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Grow Everything Biotech Podcast

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Biotechnology
Synthetic Biology
Biomanufacturing
Sustainability
Microbiome
Artificial Intelligence
Longevity
Fermentation
Decentralized Science
Climate Change
Bioeconomy
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Space Exploration
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Genetic Engineering
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Biohacking
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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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Why do promising discoveries sometimes get stuck between the lab bench and the real world? In this episode of Grow Everything, hosts Erum Azeez Khan and Karl Schmieder speak with Transfer AI cofounders Anne Marie Wagner and Renee Wegrzyn about the hi... more

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What does it take to turn industrial carbon dioxide into useful chemicals at a price the market will accept? On Grow Everything, Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan speak with Max Kufner, cofounder and CEO of Again, about using gas fermentation to mak... more

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Michael Wright, founder of Biomimetics International, joins Grow Everything to explain how learning from nature can reshape the way we design products, build businesses, and scale emerging industries. Drawing on decades in semiconductors and high tec... more

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At Bio Innovations in Omaha and an adjacent investor gathering in Houston, Grow Everything hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan unpack the shift reshaping the bioeconomy: scientific discovery is becoming faster and less expensive, while deploymen... more

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Recent Guests

Max Kufner
Cofounder and CEO of Again, formerly a venture capital investor
Again
Episode: 205. The Sweet Taste of Negative Waste: Max Kufner Ferments Carbon Waste at Again
Michael Wright
Biomimetics International founder with decades of experience in semiconductors and high technology
Biomimetics International
Episode: 204. Moore's Law Than Meets the Eye: Michael Wright's Blueprint at Biomimetics International
Keith Marasinowski
Representative from Smuckers involved in food innovation discussions
Episode: 203. The Valley of Do: Karl & Erum Orchestrate Bio-Ecosystems at Bioinnovations Conference
Gregory Hocking
Mars representative referenced in context of color/ingredients
Episode: 203. The Valley of Do: Karl & Erum Orchestrate Bio-Ecosystems at Bioinnovations Conference
Moji Karimi
Industry expert referenced on deployment discussions
Episode: 203. The Valley of Do: Karl & Erum Orchestrate Bio-Ecosystems at Bioinnovations Conference
Veronica Breckenridge
Investor/podcaster referenced as having spoken on the show
Episode: 203. The Valley of Do: Karl & Erum Orchestrate Bio-Ecosystems at Bioinnovations Conference
Abhi Ganguly
Tech Ventures representative mentioned regarding ecosystem investment
Episode: 203. The Valley of Do: Karl & Erum Orchestrate Bio-Ecosystems at Bioinnovations Conference
Jason Kelly
Ginkgo team member mentioned in context of lab automation
Episode: 203. The Valley of Do: Karl & Erum Orchestrate Bio-Ecosystems at Bioinnovations Conference
Gregory Hawking
Representative from Mars involved in food innovation discussions
Episode: 203. The Valley of Do: Karl & Erum Orchestrate Bio-Ecosystems at Bioinnovations Conference

Hosts

Erum Khan
Host of Grow Everything Biotech Podcast; focuses on biotech-enabled consumer products, entrepreneurship, and science storytelling.
Karl Schmieder
Co-host focused on entrepreneurship, PR, and making biotech accessible to broader audiences.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 73 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 Statesa year 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 States3 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
    Mexico4 years ago

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The show is seen as a practical primer on the bioeconomy beyond traditional pharma.
Guests are described as insightful and industry-leading, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and impact.
Listeners praise accessible discussions that connect biotech to climate and consumer impact.

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205. The Sweet Taste of Negative Waste: Max Kufner Ferments Carbon Waste at Again
Q: What needs to happen economically and technologically for carbon-negative chemicals to become the default industry standard rather than a niche premium product?
Kufner says carbon-negative products need to reach cost parity with conventional alternatives and should also offer superior performance or other product benefits.
205. The Sweet Taste of Negative Waste: Max Kufner Ferments Carbon Waste at Again
Q: How does Again turn industrial carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals?
Again uses gas fermentation microbes to convert carbon dioxide and other C1 feedstocks into acetate, which can then be used to make commodity, specialty and other products.
204. Moore's Law Than Meets the Eye: Michael Wright's Blueprint at Biomimetics International
Q: What can the emerging biotech or biomanufacturing industries learn from the semiconductor industry that has built global supply chains, standards and roadmaps?
Wright says biotech can coordinate around shared standards, roadmaps and measurable baselines, while developing an ecosystem that prepares technologies for manufacturing, market entry, waste handling and scale.
204. Moore's Law Than Meets the Eye: Michael Wright's Blueprint at Biomimetics International
Q: How do you coach executives to navigate that tension between short-term profitability and a generational enterprise concern?
Wright says leaders should account for long-term environmental liabilities alongside immediate costs, using generational cost of ownership to bring those impacts into business decisions and financial models.
202. Setting Sail for Biotech Scale: Jenny Rooke Steers Innovators at Genoa Venture
Q: What are the challenges of evaluating industrial biotech companies, and why have some failed?
Investors need a fresh framework because conventional venture pattern matching may not suit biology-based businesses. Scaling from lab results to commercial production is difficult to predict and can require substantial time, capital and specialized expertise.

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

Biotech is framed as a broad technology stack, with conversations spanning biomanufacturing, fermentation, bio-based colorants, and regenerative design. Guests range from startup founders and investors to policymakers and researchers, with a consistent emphasis on practical applications for industry, sustainability, and climate goals. The format blends technical depth with accessible storytelling, highlighting real-world adoption, regulatory challenges, and cross-sector collaborations that move biology from lab to market. A notable strength is how the hosts connect messy, evolving science to business models, policy, and consumer-facing outcomes, making it useful for listeners evaluating partnerships, sponsorships, or collaboration opportuni... more

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2. Michael Wright
3. Keith Marasinowski
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5. Moji Karimi
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7. Abhi Ganguly
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