Justin Kolbeck

Aryé Elfenbein, a visionary cardiologist, and Justin Kolbeck, a former diplomat, co-founded Wildtype to revolutionize seafood production through stem cell technology. They share insights on the dire environmental impact of traditional fishing and their mission to cultivate real, sushi-grade salmon sustainably. The conversation covers their journey from foie gras to seafood innovation, the ethical dilemmas of food choices, and the groundbreaking methods that allow them to grow salmon in just weeks. Their commitment to transparency and sustainability is reshaping the future of seafood.

Aryé Elfenbein, a former cardiologist turned co-founder of Wildtype Foods, teams up with Justin Kolbeck, who brings business savvy from his foreign service background. They discuss their revolutionary approach to seafood, cultivating sushi-grade salmon from stem cells without harming fish. Their journey from a serendipitous dinner meeting to tackling environmental concerns in seafood production is both inspiring and enlightening. They emphasize the urgent need for sustainable practices and innovative solutions in the food industry.

Justin Kolbeck, co-founder and CEO of Wildtype, is on a mission to revolutionize seafood by cultivating salmon cells without harming fish. He discusses the thrill of watching heart cells beat, the challenges of scaling production, and navigating regulatory hurdles. Justin emphasizes the urgency of addressing wild fish stock issues and details their journey from lab experiments to potential cost-effective solutions. With taste tests showing consumers can't tell the difference from traditional salmon, Wildtype aims for a sustainable future in seafood.