Deniz Kent

Deniz Kent, CEO of Prolific Machines, discusses revolutionizing food sustainability with cultured meat. The chapter explores challenges of increasing meat demand, limitations of traditional production, and media's role in consciousness expansion. The future of cultured meat production is explored, highlighting the journey from science to entrepreneurship.

In this enlightening discussion, Christian Reber, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Pitch, shares insights into product development and investor dynamics. Deniz Kent, founder of Prolific Machines Inc., recounts his experiences raising funds for his lab-grown meat company. They explore the influx of U.S. capital in European startups, revealing how it shapes funding strategies. The conversation dives into the balance between meeting investor expectations and prioritizing customer satisfaction, alongside the contrasting views of U.S. and European VCs on risk and valuation.