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Grow Everything Biotech Podcast

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Fermentation
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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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Karl and Erum are back from SynBio Beta 2026 in San Jose — and they brought home an Impact Award. In this special recap episode, they break down the biggest moments from the conference: Neon's audacious plan to engineer chicken eggs as bioreactors, P... more

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Gerit Tolborg, CEO and co-founder of Chromologics, joins Karl and Erum to explore how filamentous fungi can replace synthetic and plant-extracted food dyes with a fermentation-derived red pigment called Tellurin. Gerit shares how a PhD discovery in D... more

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Ricky Cassini, CEO of Michroma and a former logistics professor turned biotech founder, breaks down why replacing synthetic food dyes is harder than it sounds—and why fermentation-based colorants can outperform both petrochemical dyes and many plant-... more

Recorded live during DC Climate Week, the Grow Everything team sits down with investors Veronica Breckenridge, Jillian Chase, and Michael Luciani to unpack the real state of the US bioeconomy race with China, why fermentation and scale-up capacity ar... more

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Recent Guests

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
Orr Yarkoni
Founder / CEO of Colorifix
Colorifix
Episode: 177. Dye Another Day (REPLAY): The New Way to Color Textiles with Colorifix's Orr Yarkoni
Damien Perriman
Chief Commercial Officer of eXoZymes
eXoZymes
Episode: 176. Dare to Commercialize: Damien Perriman’s eXoZymes Playbook

Hosts

Erum Khan
Co-host; Grow Everything Biotech Podcast
Karl Schmieder
Co-host; 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 States9 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 States2 years ago
  • Good

    Excellent source for next generation and biofabrication landscape

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Axel Go
    Mexico3 years ago

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Audience notes the discussions provide practical, actionable contexts for founders and investors.
Listeners praise the show for making frontier biotech accessible and relevant to non-specialists.
Audience highlights the podcast as a go-to for understanding synbio and biomanufacturing beyond pharma.
Guests are described as thought-provoking and industry-leading, with a strong emphasis on sustainable solutions.
Listeners appreciate the emphasis on ecosystem-building and collaboration across startups and big companies.

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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.
181. Can Hue Believe It? Gerit Tolborg’s Quest for Pure Color at Chromologics
Q: What part of your story resonates most with investors and potential team members?
The combination of a real, emotional problem (unwanted color sources like carmine) and a practical path from bioreactor to powder to food product demonstrates product-market fit, plus a mission-driven narrative that attracts passionate talent.
177. Dye Another Day (REPLAY): The New Way to Color Textiles with Colorifix's Orr Yarkoni
Q: What are the main market and partnership dynamics that support adoption of bio-based dyes in the textile industry?
Key customers are dye houses and mills, with partnerships like H&M providing early investment and market access; certification with Ecotex helps validate sustainability; and collaborations with brands and impact investors help establish LCAs and drive adoption in a market currently dominated by conventional petrochemical dyes.
177. Dye Another Day (REPLAY): The New Way to Color Textiles with Colorifix's Orr Yarkoni
Q: Can you summarize how Colorifix's approach changes the traditional dyeing workflow from start to finish?
Colorifix uses engineered microbes to produce and deposit dyes directly onto fabric, eliminating downstream chemical processing like binders and mordants, and reducing water, energy, and chemical use across all materials in a unified, scalable process.
176. Dare to Commercialize: Damien Perriman’s eXoZymes Playbook
Q: On the regulatory side, getting a novel biotech-derived ingredient to market in the US is getting more complex. What is your plan for navigating that timeline?
We anticipate a pathway that combines self-GRAS with a robust evidence dossier, engaging an independent expert panel to validate safety for its intended use, and then pursuing FDA review for GRAS affirmation where appropriate, while aiming to streamline timelines by building a strong, global safety and quality foundation.

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What is Grow Everything Biotech Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on biology as technology, with conversations that span biomanufacturing, sustainable materials, synthetic biology, and the convergence of biotech with consumer products and climate solutions. Episodes frequently explore decentralized manufacturing, fermentation and bio-based alternatives to petrochemicals, and the business, policy, and funding dynamics shaping the field. Noteworthy are practical, entrepreneur-focused discussions, collaborations between startups and large corporations, and bold visions for scalable, sustainable bioproducts across industries like CPG, food tech, and fashion. The format typically features candid founder, executive, and researcher perspectives, translating complex biotech concepts into actiona... more

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