Gaurab Chakrabarti and Sean Hunt, co-founders of Solugen, discuss how they are revolutionizing the $5 trillion chemicals industry with their plant-derived substitutes. They touch on topics such as the challenges in the industry, their manufacturing process, meeting over a game of poker, the first wave of Cleantech startup failures, the importance of logistics and supply chain, and their strategy for scaling the business. They also share interesting stories about their homemade metal catalyst reactor and building their first factory on the site of an exploded wax distillery.

Gaurab Chakrabarti, Co-founder and CEO of Solugen, is on a mission to transform the $6 trillion chemicals industry with sustainable practices. He shares how a DIY reactor evolved into a groundbreaking company that mixes biology with machine learning. Discover the innovative ‘Bioforges’ that promise localized, efficient production, and learn about the vital role chemicals play in our lives. Gaurab discusses the challenges of disrupting traditional methods and the importance of strategic adaptability in fostering a cleaner, decarbonized future.