

140. Behind The Scenes with Karl and Erum
In this special episode of Grow Everything, hosts Karl and Erum pull back the curtain on their own operations, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the podcast came to life. They discuss the core mission of sharing innovative bioengineering breakthroughs, the challenges of maintaining a weekly podcast, and the team behind it all. From the technical intricacies of biomanufacturing to the strategic communications needed to make those breakthroughs accessible to a wider audience, this episode reflects on the journey, growth, and impact of the Grow Everything platform. With a mix of humor and passion for sustainability, Erum and Karl continue their mission to educate and inspire those working at the cutting edge of synthetic biology and the bioeconomy.
Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?
Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything
Chapters:
- 00:00:00 - Kicking Off the Conversation: What’s on the Horizon?
- 00:00:13 - Welcome to the Grow Everything Podcast: Let’s Dive In!
- 00:00:29 - Taking You Inside Grow Everything: A Glimpse Behind the Curtain
- 00:01:03 - From Idea to Reality: How the Podcast Came to Life
- 00:04:27 - The Roadblocks, the Breakthroughs: What’s Shaped Our Journey
- 00:06:24 - Crafting the Perfect Biotech Story: Marketing with Purpose
- 00:08:08 - Changing the Game: How Our Guests Redefine the Future
- 00:17:11 - Hot Takes on Biotech: What’s Overhyped and What’s Real?
- 00:19:30 - How to Connect with Founders: Elevating Their Narrative
- 00:21:15 - Uncovering Hidden Biotech Gems: The Innovators Who Deserve the Spotlight
- 00:23:53 - The Power of the Podcast: How We Help Our Clients Shine
- 00:27:48 - A Vision for 2030: Dream Guests and Big Ideas
- 00:32:14 - Rapid Fire: Fun Facts, Favorites, and More!
- 00:36:12 - Wrapping Up: A Peek at What’s Next and Future Guests
Links and Resources:
- What's Your Biostrategy?
- Messaginglab
- Amplafy Media
- 90. Flipping the Light Switch on Cells: Deniz Kent of Prolific Machines
- 116. Cell Yeah for Space!: Pioneer Labs' Erika DeBenedictis on Engineering Life for Mars
- 93. Houston, We Have a Protocol: NASA's Kate Rubins on Biotech in Space
- 76. Not Boring Century of Biotech with Elliot Hershberg
- David De Lucreiza on LinkedIn
Topics Covered:
science communications, podcast creation, podcast origin, biotech messaging, startups
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Email: groweverything@messaginglab.com
Music by: Nihilore
Production by: Amplafy Media