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Leaders on a Mission

Simon Leich
Apeel
Europe
Arsenale Bioyards
Colorifix
Capture6
Prime Roots
Zymvol
Biocatalysis
Protealis
Textile Dyeing
Direct Air Capture
AI In Breeding
Matr Foods
Phytoform Labs
Sustainability
Regulation
Brand Partnerships
Carbon Dioxide Removal
Koji
Deli Meats

Discussions with leaders with a clear mission of creating a healthier world in today’s most innovative startups across FoodTech, AgTech (Agritech), Synbio, Sustainability, Climate Tech, and Clean Tech. Learn more about precision fermentation, cellular agriculture, alternative proteins, crop protection, biologicals, protein expression systems, carbon capture, plant health, precision agriculture, bi... more

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Nicholas Pinkowski
CEO and co-founder of Nitricity
Nitricity
Episode: Infrastructure for the Ag Economy
Randi Wahlsten
CEO and founder of Matr Foods
Matr Foods
Episode: When the Calling Is Too Big to Ignore
Benjamin Laga
CEO and founder of Protealis
Protealis
Episode: Accelerating Agriculture with AI
Robert Berentz
Scientist turned entrepreneur and investor, instrumental in scaling deep-tech agricultural companies
Flagship/Various agri-tech ventures
Episode: Building Companies That Power the Future of Agriculture
Barclay Rogers
CEO and co-founder of Graphyte
Graphyte
Episode: Cracking the Code on Permanent Carbon Removal
Luiz Beling
CEO of Apeel
Apeel
Episode: Resetting to Win: Strategy, Speed, and Shelf Life
Maria Fátima Lucas
CEO and co-founder of Zymvol
Zymvol
Episode: How AI Is Reshaping Sustainable Chemistry
Kim Lee
CEO and founder of Prime Roots
Prime Roots
Episode: Winning Back Trust in Alternative Protein
Ethan Cohen-Cole
Economist, founder and CEO of Capture6
Capture6
Episode: Getting the Economics of Carbon Capture Right

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Simon Leich
Host of Leaders on a Mission

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Really informative

    Simon has a great interview style and I’ve learned a lot from listening to these incredible thought and business leaders!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    liz alverson
    United States5 years ago
  • Great insight into a healthier sustainable world

    Thoroughly engaging!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emleve
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Leaders on a mission

    A nice relaxed conversation with some good learning points..

    Apple Podcasts
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    Daniel Bloomfield 1
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Redefining Returns: Investing Where Impact Matters
Q: What makes Pymwymic's approach to impact different in its portfolio and governance?
They embed an 'impact guardian' in each investment, define a theory of change with KPIs tied to operations, and aim to keep impact central even when financial pressures rise, ensuring long-term value and sustainability.
Redefining Returns: Investing Where Impact Matters
Q: Tell us about an inflection point in Rogier's career that drew him to impact investing.
Rogier describes a move from traditional investment banking to renewable energy and impact investing, driven by a belief in contributing to a better world and aligning work with personal values.
Scaling the World’s First Zero-Emission Metals Company
Q: Tell us about the founding story and the early days of Phoenix Tailings.
Nick Myers details growing up around a family business, forming the team with co-founders Tomas and others, building the first prototype in a Cambridge backyard, and surviving two years without salary while pursuing a mission to clean up tailings and produce rare earths domestically.
Cracking the Code on Permanent Carbon Removal
Q: Can you explain the core problem Graphyte is solving and why your approach is different from traditional carbon removal methods?
Graphyte targets permanent removal using a hybrid approach that combines nature-based capture by plants with engineered steps to quantify, stabilize, and verify the carbon for a millennium, achieving lower energy use and cost than direct air capture while providing a scalable, bankable path to project finance.
Getting the Economics of Carbon Capture Right
Q: What are the main milestones and next steps to deploy the blueprint over the next few years?
The plan is to deploy, deploy, deploy by expanding the replicated blueprint across multiple locations, building partnerships, and scaling the core team and projects worldwide, while ensuring economics remain favorable through leveraging existing infrastructure and demand for water and waste solutions.

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What is Leaders on a Mission about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A forward-looking series featuring founders and leaders solving climate, food, and sustainability challenges through ambitious tech. Conversations span agtech and foodtech innovations, from scalable fertilizer production and plant-based proteins to carbon removal and AI-driven crop development, with a strong emphasis on leadership, fundraising, regulatory navigation, and go-to-market strategies. Notable throughlines include mission-driven startups balancing ambitious technology with practical economics, hands-on manufacturing and supply-chain realities, and the human side of leadership in male-dominated or capital-constrained spaces. Listeners likely care about real-world tactics for building scalable ventures that aim to make a healthier, ... more

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7. Maria Fátima Lucas
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