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Grow Everything Biotech Podcast

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Biotechnology
Synthetic Biology
Biomanufacturing
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Microbiome
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Longevity
Decentralized Science
Climate Change
Fermentation
Bioeconomy
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Grow Everything explores the world of biology as technology. Hosts Erum Khan and Karl Schmieder interview leaders and influencers biologizing industries with tools like synthetic biology, precision fermentation, bioprospecting, and more. These companies make biomaterials from waste, cosmetics that restore healthy hair and skin, and delicious cultivated foods in a bioreactor and so much more. Join ... more

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Recorded live at New York Tech Week, Karl and Erum sit down with Brenton Alexander (CTO at Roebling) to unpack one of the biggest bottlenecks in scaling “biology as technology”: figuring out what it really takes to design and finance physical infrast... more

What if the building you live in could be grown instead of built, feed people while it goes up, and lock away carbon for a century? Architect Chris Maurer of Red House Architecture and MycoHab joins Karl and Erum to explain how he turns 12 tons of in... more

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Most of biotech runs on a tiny handful of "model" organisms — E. coli, baker's yeast — while millions of wild species sit unstudied in what scientists call microbial dark matter. In this episode, Karl and Erum sit down with Henry Lee, co-founder of C... more

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Senator Todd Young joins the Grow Everything podcast to discuss the critical intersection of biotechnology and national security, sharing how his military background, Indiana roots, and role as chairman of the National Security Commission on Emerging... more

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Recent Guests

Todd Young
United States Senator from Indiana; chair of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology
U.S. Senate / Government
Episode: 183. The American Biotech Blueprint: Senator Todd Young on Biodiversity as National Security
Gerit Tolborg
CEO of Chromologics, specializes in fermentation-derived colorants
Chromologics
Episode: 181. Can Hue Believe It? Gerit Tolborg’s Quest for Pure Color at Chromologics
Ricky Cassini
CEO of Michroma, biotech entrepreneur focused on bio-pigments
Michroma
Episode: 180. Fungi in Full Color: Ricky Cassini Reimagines Dye at Michroma
Veronica Breckenridge
Investor, First Byte Ventures
First Byte Ventures
Episode: 179. D.C. Climate Week LIVE: The Road to Remake Everything
Jillian Chase
Investor, Azolla Ventures
Azolla Ventures
Episode: 179. D.C. Climate Week LIVE: The Road to Remake Everything
Michael Luciani
Investor, Juniper Ventures
Juniper Ventures
Episode: 179. D.C. Climate Week LIVE: The Road to Remake Everything
Morgan Ju
Attorney, Foley Hoag
Foley Hoag
Episode: 179. D.C. Climate Week LIVE: The Road to Remake Everything
Jesse Adler
Founder of Petri, working with fungi to create bio-based pigments
Petri
Episode: 178. Pretty in Pigments: Jesse Adler Colors the Future with Pitri
Damien Perriman
Chief Commercial Officer of eXoZymes
eXoZymes
Episode: 176. Dare to Commercialize: Damien Perriman’s eXoZymes Playbook

Hosts

Karl Schmieder
Co-host of Grow Everything Biotech Podcast
Erum Khan
Host of Grow Everything Biotech Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Great insight into the promise of biotechnology!

    This show in a great primer on the frontier of the bioeconomy. Finally a show that isn’t just pharma and health, but really shows the way the biological revolution will touch the rest of our lives… and the opportunities therein.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rosetaru
    United States10 months ago
  • Get to know the leaders in synthetic biology

    There is a community of scientists and entrepreneurs addressing the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation through biology. This pod is becoming the go-to place for them to share that message.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cbaker23
    United States2 years ago
  • Thought-provoking and accessible discussion of synbio

    This podcast has opened my eyes to the possibilities of what biotech can accomplish beyond the biopharma world. Karl and Erum artfully interview thought leaders who are at the forefront of bringing new sustainable solutions in the face of climate crisis. Very engaging conversations and inspiring stories that open up the world of synbio to newbies!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StephanieAzzopardi
    United States2 years ago
  • Highly informative and motivational for clean tech and human health solutions

    Karl and Erum interview inspiring biotech leaders offering key solutions for human and planetary health, so deeply needed today to help provide clean tech solutions and public education, that they make accessible for a grab and go approach for responsible daily living and impact.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sheldon1818
    United States3 years ago
  • Good

    Excellent source for next generation and biofabrication landscape

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Axel Go
    Mexico3 years ago

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A go-to for leaders in synthetic biology and bioproduction.
Insightful primer on biotechnologies crossing into everyday industries.
Accessible discussions that bring biotech into public conversation without jargon.

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183. The American Biotech Blueprint: Senator Todd Young on Biodiversity as National Security
Q: If or when you have to explain biotech at a dinner party or on the Hill, what's your one liner?
Biotech is the same science used to produce pills and seeds, but it also defends our values and way of life, highlighting the broader biomanufacturing landscape beyond medicine and its role in national security and economic vitality.
183. The American Biotech Blueprint: Senator Todd Young on Biodiversity as National Security
Q: Which national park would you personally send scientists to for hidden biotech gold?
He mentions Yellowstone due to Indiana University's earlier work, but also cites Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as a relevant park, emphasizing biodiversity and the value of leveraging national parks as sources of discovery and economic potential.
183. The American Biotech Blueprint: Senator Todd Young on Biodiversity as National Security
Q: What does success look like for US leadership in biotechnology? What needs to be true for scientists, infrastructure, and collaboration for that vision to become reality?
He envisions continued top talent, domestic invention and manufacturing capabilities, distributed biomanufacturing powered by local feedstocks, and strong public-private partnerships supported by sound standards and open data policies to sustain leadership in biotech and AI-enabled biotech.
183. The American Biotech Blueprint: Senator Todd Young on Biodiversity as National Security
Q: Let's learn a little bit about how you got here because your work has taken you deep into national security. You were in the Marines. Thank you so much for your service.
Senator Young discusses his path from the Navy and the Marine Corps to chairing the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, highlighting how his background and Indiana's biotech ecosystem shaped his view that biotech is a national security issue requiring private sector leadership and strategic government coordination.
181. Can Hue Believe It? Gerit Tolborg’s Quest for Pure Color at Chromologics
Q: How do regulatory considerations differ between the US and EU for biomanufactured colors?
The US regulatory process is generally more flexible for pre-submission dialogues, while the EU has recently opened up but remains more cautious with GMO-related perceptions; the product is non-GMO, and process engineering helps navigate these pathways across both regions.

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7. Morgan Ju
8. Jesse Adler

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