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FoodTech Stories

Megan Thomas
Foodtech
Helios
Food Waste
Creatine
Pricing Analytics
Alter Eco
Foodini
Savor
Food Technology
Netzro
Gardyn
Chickpea
Flashfood
Agricultural Supply Chain
Maia Farms
Novi Connect
EAS (experimental Applied Sciences)
Bill Phillips
Sports Nutrition Industry
University-Backed Evidence

FoodTech Stories features interviews with the leaders pioneering new approaches to technology, collaboration, and storytelling in the FoodTech and AgTech space. Food and agriculture are changing, and fresh ideas and leadership are needed to sustainably feed the growing global population. FoodTech Stories is hosted by FoodTech marketing expert Megan Thomas, the founder of Ladder 17, a purpose-drive... more

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Guest Damien Perriman, CCO of eXoZymes, joins host Megan Thomas to talk about eXoZymes origins as a platform biotechnology company to a product-led business. Damien pulls back the curtain on the science behind their metabolic health... more

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Guest CEO Jordan Schenck joins host Megan Thomas to share how her startup, Flashfood, is turning retailers’ surplus food into savings instead of landfill waste. In this episode, they unpack how quality, affordability, and smart tech... more

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Guest CEO & Founder Kathryn Cook joins host Megan Thomas to talk about her startup NuCicer, a crop improvement and design company that's trying to unlock the full potential of the nutrient-dense chickpea. The episode delves into how... more

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FoodTech pioneer and podcaster Adam Yee joins host Megan Thomas to talk about how the FoodTech landscape is changing.

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Damien Perriman
Chief Commercial Officer, Exozymes
Exozymes
Episode: How eXoZymes is Scaling as a Public Company
Jordan Schenck
CEO of Flashfood
Flashfood
Episode: How Flashfood Uses Tech to Connect Shoppers with Surplus Food at Retail
Kathryn Cook
CEO and founder of NuCicer
NuCicer
Episode: How NuCicer is Developing New Varieties of High-Protein Chickpeas
Adam Yee
Founder of Umai Works; former executive at Motif Food Works and The Better Meat Co; host of My Food Job Rocks
Umai Works
Episode: How the FoodTech Landscape is Changing with Adam Yee
Fengmin Gong
CEO and co-founder of MetafoodX
MetafoodX
Episode: How Metafoodx is Reducing Food Waste in Commercial Kitchens
FX Rouxel
Founder of Gardyn
Gardyn
Episode: How Technology, Art, and a Passion for Healthy Eating Drive Gardyn
Sue Marshall
Founder and CEO of Netzro
Netzro
Episode: How NETZRO Reduces Food Waste by Upcycling Food Ingredients
Kathleen Alexander
Co-founder and CEO of Savor
Savor
Episode: How Savor is Creating Sustainable Fats & Oils
Dylan MacDonald
Founder and CEO of Foodini
Foodini
Episode: How a Personal Health Challenge Sparked Foodini to Help Restaurants Manage Food Data

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Megan Thomas
Host of FoodTech Stories, Ladder 17 founder, food tech marketing expert

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Meeting the Demand for Natural Food Dyes
Q: What has been your biggest challenge in the early days of the startup?
Securing and retaining talent and resources during the early pandemic period, then pivoting to focus on applications and market-ready ingredients while navigating supply and production constraints.
Meeting the Demand for Natural Food Dyes
Q: Can you explain your primary use case for your products and how you see spirulina as a raw material?
We start with green spirulina as the raw material and extract components like the blue phycocyanin pigment, as well as other functional ingredients, enabling a range of color and nutritional applications beyond simple supplements.
Meeting the Demand for Natural Food Dyes
Q: What led you to co-found FUL Foods?
I was driven by a deep interest in spirulina and its potential to benefit human and climate health, aiming to make its benefits accessible and understood by health experts and the public.
How Technology, Art, and a Passion for Healthy Eating Drive Gardyn
Q: So tell us about the products themselves and how they work.
Gardyn uses an AI-powered system with sensors and cameras to monitor plant health, water quality, and growth; it automates care and provides guidance through an in-app AI named Kelby, allowing people to grow a variety of produce with no green thumb.
The Role of Regenerative Farming for a Crop-Dependent Brand
Q: What role does technology play in your approach?
Technology is used for marketing insights, flavor development, and even exploring alternatives to cacao in some products, with AI-assisted ideas helping drive new SKUs like truffle thins flavor extensions.

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Across episodes, the show spotlights leaders and researchers at the intersection of food, agriculture, and technology, with deep dives into scalable business models, AI-enabled R&D, sustainability, and supply-chain innovation. Conversational topics range from scaling biotech and food-tech startups to reducing waste, improving transparency in product data, and building resilient food systems through data-driven tooling, AI, and strategic partnerships. Noteworthy is the emphasis on practical, milestone-driven growth, hands-on operational lessons, and the role of humane technology in transforming how food is produced, labeled, and consumed. Listeners can expect candid founder and executive perspectives on fundraising, go-to-market strategy, re... more

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1. Damien Perriman
2. Jordan Schenck
3. Kathryn Cook
4. Adam Yee
5. Fengmin Gong
6. FX Rouxel
7. Sue Marshall
8. Kathleen Alexander

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