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Cultured Meat and Future Food is a short-form podcast series discussing the role of plant based food, cultivated meat and food technology. The show is focused on asking industry leaders questions for an audience with a non-scientific background. Cultured Meat and Future Food is targeted towards entrepreneurs interested in the food technology space.
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Welcome to ’Inovia Sessions’, the official Inovia Capital podcast and your gateway to the world of tech entrepreneurship. Join our team of company builders as they gather real-world insights from inspiring founders, advisors, and investors to support operators. From North American expansion strategies to M&A, we’ll explore a wide range of topics to help you build and grow your business. Tune in, and embark on a journey of building & scaling successful tech companies!
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In this episode of the Cultured Meat and Future Food Show, host Alex Shirazi interviews Parendi Birdie, an entrepreneur and leader in the alternative protein industry. Parendi shares her extensive background, including how she transitioned from running her family's Montessori business to becoming a key figure in the cultivated meat space. She discu…
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Exploring Strategic Partnerships and M&A with Ernest Chi, Senior Director of Product Acceleration at 1Password
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In this episode of Inovia Sessions, host Meryl Almeida sits down with Ernest Chi, Senior Director of Product Acceleration at 1Password, to dive deep into the world of strategic partnerships and M&A. Ernest shares insights from his impressive career spanning roles in high-growth tech companies and his current position overseeing partnerships and cor…
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Sissel Beate Rønning is a senior scientist at the food research institute Nofima in Norway, where she tries to use modern technology in food production for a growing population. Her primary focus is: Can we culture meat, and can we use the rest of the materials from the food industry in the process? How can we produce healthy food ingredients? Siss…
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On the Cultured Meat and Future Food Show, Alex welcomes Jeff "Trip" Tripician, CEO of Meatable, a cultured meat company based in the Netherlands. Trip shares insights into his 40-year career in agriculture, focusing on premium meat and sustainable practices. He highlights the shift towards consumer demand for environmentally and ethically responsi…
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We are joined with Dr. Dwayne Holmes of New Harvest. Based in the Netherlands, Dr. Holmes overseas the New Harvest Netherlands entity which covers cellular agriculture in the European regions. Learn more about New Harvest at https://new-harvest.org/ The Cultured Meat Symposium is taking place on September 12-13, 2024 in Silicon Valley, California. …
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Deniz Kent PhD of Prolific Machines (August 2024)
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Alex Shirazi sits down with Deniz Kent, CEO of Prolific Machines, at their Emeryville, CA office. Learn more about Prolific Machines and learn about partnering with them at https://www.prolific-machines.com/ The Cultured Meat Symposium 2024 is taking place on September 12-13, 2024. Learn more and register for the event at https://cms2024.com using …
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Host Alex Shirazi chats with Ed Steele on his background in machine learning, how he started Hoxton Farms with childhood friend Max Jamilly, and the future of delicious, fatty, meat products. Learn more about Hoxton Farms at https://hoxtonfarms.com/ The Cultured Meat Symposium 2024 (CMS24) is taking place on September 12-13, 2024 in Silicon Valley,…
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On this episode we are excited to welcome Dr Zack Abbott of ZBiotics. Alex Shirazi chats with Dr Abbott about his background, the founding story of ZBiotics, and how a few connections were made along the way. Learn more about ZBiotics at https://zbiotics.com The Cultured Meat Symposium is coming to Sunnyvale, California on September 12-13, 2024. Le…
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New Harvest is a nonprofit research institute that supports open, public cultured meat research. Founded in 2004, we are the world’s longest-running organization dedicated to advancing the field of cellular agriculture. This year New Harvest turns 20! As part of the NH@20 podcast series, we interview Executive Isha Datar and discuss milestone achie…
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Navigating Successful Exits with Alex Leclerc, Co-Founder & CEO of Poka
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Tune into this episode of Inovia Sessions where host Meryl Almeida discusses the fascinating journey of Alex Leclerc, co-founder and CEO of Poka. Discover how Alex led his company through a strategic exit to IFS despite a challenging M&A landscape. Alex shares valuable insights on selecting and working with an investment bank, choosing an acquirer,…
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Jann Lau, Senior Director of Corporate Development at PayPal, on Mastering M&A Across Economic Cycles
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Dive into the complexities of M&A with Jann Lau, a Senior Director of Corporate Development at PayPal, on this episode of Inovia Sessions. Hosted by Meryl Almeida, this discussion explores how Jann’s varied roles at companies like Square and his experience with PayPal’s inorganic growth strategies have shaped his perspective on M&A. Jann discusses …
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Season Premiere: Navigating the Complex World of M&A
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Welcome to Season 2 of Inovia Sessions. This season, we're diving deep into the world of mergers and acquisitions. Hosted by Meryl Almeida, Director of Corporate Development at Inovia, we'll explore the critical aspects of M&A, from planning to execution. Join us as we discuss strategies with seasoned executives, board members, and founders who've …
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Patrick Pichette - A Board Member's Perspective on M&A
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Join us on this insightful episode of Inovia Sessions where we explore the intricate role of board members in mergers and acquisitions. Our guest today is Patrick Pichette, a seasoned board member with a storied history as the CFO of Google and board chair at Twitter. Hosted by Meryl Almeida, this discussion delves into Patrick's unique perspective…
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The Strategic Moves Behind Atlassian's M&A Success with Sarah Hughes, Head of Corporate Development and Product Partnerships
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In this enlightening episode of Inovia Sessions, host Meryl Almeida welcomes Sarah Hughes, head of Atlassian’s venture arm, partnerships team, and corporate development function. Sarah discusses the strategic role these divisions play in fueling Atlassian's growth, highlighting the recent $975 million acquisition of Loom. She explains how Atlassian…
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Mastering M&A with Hilary Shirazi, Head of Corporate Development at Notion
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In this episode of Inovia Sessions, join host Meryl Almeida as she sits down with Hilary Shirazi, Head of Corporate Development at Notion. With a remarkable background spanning roles at Pinterest, Zendesk, and LinkedIn, Hilary shares her extensive experience in navigating complex M&A transactions. This discussion delves into how reporting structure…
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Join Alex Shirazi and Aleh Manchuliantsau discuss the upcycled plant-based protein products.
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Paul Shapiro, Author of "Clean Meat" April 2024
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Purchase the updated edition of Clean Meat on Amazon or anywhere books are sold. Learn more about Paul Shapiro and Clean Meat at www.cleanmeat.com
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Doug is the co-founder and CEO of Atlantic Fish Co. Their Raleigh, North Carolina-based team is using cellular agriculture to address the problem of carbon-intensive, overfished species. Prior to AFC, he co-founded two other startups and covered the alternative protein industry for three years as the host of the "Brave New Meat" podcast, interviewi…
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Making Dual HQs Work feat. Emil Eifrem, CEO of Neo4j
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In today's episode, we delve deep with Emil Eifrem CEO of Neo4j. He started a graph database software company in 2007 which has now raised close to $600M, employs over 700 people and is used by 75 of the Fortune 100 companies. From starting in Sweden to a quick move to the US market and an eventual return to Europe, Emil candidly shares the evoluti…
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Operating from Canada feat. Collin Crowell, Vice President, North America at Kameleoon
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In this episode, we’re joined by Collin Crowell, Vice President, North America at Kameleoon, the platform where product, marketing, and engineers work together on growth through experimentation. Colin’s journey as the first North American hire overseeing a rapidly growing team is a masterclass in understanding the cultural, operational, and strateg…
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Raising Funds from a US Investor feat. Konstantina Psoma, Founder and CEO of Kaedim
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In today's episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Konstantina Psoma, the Founder and CEO of Kaedim. Navigating her journey from Europe to Silicon Valley, Konstantina offers a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of raising from top tier US investors. With her roots in Athens and her eyes set on San Francisco's tech landscape, she unde…
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Laying the Groundwork for North American Expansion feat. Daniel Glazer, Managing Partner at Wilson Sonsini
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In this episode, we're privileged to have a conversation with Daniel Glazer, Managing Partner at Wilson Sonsini. As an authority on assisting European startups break into the U.S. market, Daniel will help us break down the administrative considerations and costs associated with expanding West. If you're a startup eyeing the U.S. market or just keen…
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B2C Expansion Playbook feat. Phil Hutcheon, Founder and CEO of Dice
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In this episode, we sit down with Phil Hutcheon, Founder and CEO of Dice, to dive deep into the intricacies of breaking into the US B2C market and establishing leadership through network effects. From confronting resistance to navigating stereotypes and securing support from key players, we'll uncover valuable insights that every tech entrepreneur …
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Building the Case for North American Expansion feat. Isabelle Guis and Francoise Brougher
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In this episode, we're diving into the early-day challenges of entering the American tech market as a B2B SaaS company. We'll hear from Isabelle Guis, Global CMO and North American CEO of Brevo, and Francoise Brougher, Executive Advisor at Inovia, who have both successfully navigated this landscape.By Inovia Capital
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Ali Khademhosseini is one of the foremost tissue engineers in the world. Khademhosseini is the founding director at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation, out of which Omeat was born. After learning about the environmental impacts of the conventional meat industry, Ali realized that his extensive background in tissue engineering could be…
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Dr. Mark Post of MosaMeat – A look into the International Scientific Conference on Cultured Meat (ISCCM)
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Mark is the scientist behind the world’s first cultured burger. As a medical doctor by training and having worked on tissue engineering for vascular grafts, he became massively inspired by the possibilities of cultured meat, and co-founded Mosa Meat. On this episode we chat about the International Scientific Conference on Cultured Meat (ISCCM). Lea…
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Jim Mellon is an author, entrepreneur and an investor with interests in a number of sectors. He has substantial real estate holdings in Germany and the Isle of Man, as well as holdings in private and public companies through his private investment company Burnbrae Group. After leaving Oxford, where he studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics, he …
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MJ Kinney and Cameron Semper: Transforming the Future of Proteins
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Thanks for joining us on the Future Food Show. This episode is part of the Transforming the Future of Proteins series, where we explore the work of XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion, a global incentivized competition that challenges innovators to reinvent alternative proteins. On this episode, we are excited to host MJ Kinney and Cameron Semper. MJ Kinn…
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Dr. Denneal Jamison-McClung of UC Davis: Transforming the Future of Proteins
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This episode is part of the Transforming the Future of Proteins series, where we explore the work of XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion, a global incentivized competition that challenges innovators to reinvent alternative proteins. On this episode, we are excited to host Dr. Denneal Jamison-McClung Denneal directs the UC Davis Biotechnology Program and i…
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Ziliang Yang of CellX: Transforming the Future of Proteins
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Thanks for joining us on the Future Food Show. This episode is part of the Transforming the Future of Proteins series, where we explore the work of XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion, a global incentivized competition that challenges innovators to reinvent alternative proteins. Ziliang is the Founder and CEO at CellX, a leading cultivated meat startup in…
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Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed: Transforming the Future of Proteins
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This episode is part of the Transforming the Future of Proteins series, where we explore the work of XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion, a global incentivized competition that challenges innovators to reinvent alternative proteins. Prince Khaled is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of KBW Ventures, and works across several tiers and levels of the b…
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Bernhard Kowatsch: Transforming the Future of Proteins
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This episode is part of the Transforming the Future of Proteins series, where we explore the work of XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion, a global incentivized competition that challenges innovators to reinvent alternative proteins. Bernhard is the Head of the United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator, which he created in 2015.…
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