Episode 39

37. Biotech Business Stories, Dangerous Giveaways, and Cultivated Meat with Karl and Erum

· 31:09 · Host: Karl Schmieder & Erum Azeez

Karl and Erum discuss the mission of their podcast, Grow Everything, which aims to bring biotechnology into the mainstream and shed light on the impact of biotech innovations. They reflect on the inspiration behind starting the podcast and the importance of sharing conversations about biotech and…

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Karl and Erum discuss the mission of their podcast, Grow Everything, which aims to bring biotechnology into the mainstream and shed light on the impact of biotech innovations. They reflect on the inspiration behind starting the podcast and the importance of sharing conversations about biotech and science storytelling. Karl and Erum also provide updates on recent events and projects, such as teaching entrepreneurs how to tell their life science stories and attending an alternative protein potluck.

Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and 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?

Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything

Topics Covered:

  • 00:00:00 The Mission and Passion for Biotech
  • 00:01:15 Dive into the Inspiration Behind Grow Everything
  • 00:04:53 The Crucial Role of Storytelling in Biotech Startups
  • 00:08:46 Exciting Updates: From Teaching Life Science Narratives to Alt Protein Gatherings
  • 00:12:29 Spotlight on Rebellious Foods: Winning with Plant-based Chicken Nuggets
  • 00:13:50 The Evolving Landscape of Cultivated Meat and Plant-based Alternatives
  • 00:16:25 A Glimpse into the Future: Rising Trends in Cultivated and Plant-based Foods
  • 00:22:29 Biotech in Everyday Life: Synthetic Biology Picnic Experience
  • 00:28:04 Tackling Challenges: Using Gene Drives Against Lantern Flies

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Music by: Nihilore

Production by: Amplafy Media

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.

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