Grow Everything Biotech Podcast 31. No Bones About It: Brewing Human and Vegan Collagens with Geltor's Alex Lorestani
Episode Description:
In this episode of Grow Everything, Karl and Erum are joined by Alex Lorestani, CEO and Co-Founder of Geltor. We dive into the innovative world of collagen proteins, their applications in the beauty and food industries, and the future of sustainable product development. We discuss the importance of inclusivity in product development, catering to diverse lifestyles including halal and kosher. Entrepreneurs and new founders in the beauty and biotech space will find Alex's journey and insights particularly valuable. Lastly, we touch on the future of the livestock industry and the transformative role of biotechnology.
Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space. Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating?
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Topics Covered:
- 00:00:00 Embracing Health and Outdoor Life
- 00:07:25 Small-scale Food Production: Beauty and Limits
- 00:10:34 Beyond Healthcare: The Spark of Innovation
- 00:15:06 Building a Protein Company: The Journey
- 00:19:26 Human Collagen: Exploring Biocompatibility
- 00:24:03 China's Pig Industry: Challenges and Issues
- 00:27:55 New Challenges for Family Agriculture Businesses
- 00:32:11 Success Factors: Innovation and Culture in Consumer Companies
- 00:38:36 Biotech: Unlocking Elastin Gel Market
- 00:42:25 Biotech's Potential in Nutrition and Skincare
- 00:45:30 Future Discussion: Biotech and Protein
- 00:48:03 Introducing Caviar Collagen: A Beauty Breakthrough
- 00:50:26 Impact of Simplistic Skincare on Skin Microbiome
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