Episode 11
10. Season One Done. What You Missed and What's Next
On this episode of Grow Everything, Karl and Erum explore the endless possibilities of biotechnology by reviewing the first season of the podcast. They discuss biotechnology's potential to address climate change and how the industry demonstrated its ability to adapt and deliver during the COVID-19…
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On this episode of Grow Everything, Karl and Erum explore the endless possibilities of biotechnology by reviewing the first season of the podcast. They discuss biotechnology's potential to address climate change and how the industry demonstrated its ability to adapt and deliver during the COVID-19 pandemic. Karl shares insights from his recent trip to Boston, where he met with clients and friends. You will hear about some of the upcoming guests in the next season. Finally, Karl and Erum express their gratitude to their listeners and continue to encourage growth in all aspects.
Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder an 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 - Unlocking the Potential of Biotechnology: Examining the Value of Biologics
- 00:01:26 - Biotech and Climate Tech: Innovative Solutions to Address Climate Destabilization
- 00:04:16 - Climate Change and its Impact on Lake Ecosystems
- 00:05:18 - Investigating the Role of Synthetic Biology in Developing Countries
- 00:09:36 - Iowa: A Biotech Hub Fueled by Corn Waste
- 00:10:55 - Discovering the World of Biotechnology Outside of Biopharma
- 00:12:56 - Talent in Tech and Biotech: A Booming Opportunity
- 00:13:29 - Mid-Career Professionals in Biotech: Exploring New Opportunities
- 00:15:51 - Misconceptions and Negative Representations of Synthetic Biology and Biotech in the Media
- 00:18:01 - Understanding Biotechnology Through Cultural Perspectives
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About Grow Everything
Grow Everything reveals the world of biology as technology. Hosts Erum Azeez Khan and Karl Schmieder talk with the founders, scientists, and executives biologizing entire industries — biomaterials from waste, precision fermentation, cultivated food — and unpack how the bioeconomy is solving health and climate challenges. Winner of SynBioBeta's 2026 Impact Award.