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The Spoon Podcast

Michael Wolf
Food Robotics
Cultivated Meat
Smart Kitchen Summit 2024
Food Tech Funding
Food Tech
Induction Cooktops
Digital Transformation In Restaurants
Agfundr
Personalized Nutrition
Robotics
Food Technology
Consumer Technology
Chefee
Energy Storage
Nimble
Sharkninja
Consumer Insights
Food Assembly Automation
Chef Robotics
Keurig

Join host Michael Wolf as he explores the world of food, ag and how innovation is changing what we eat.

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In this episode of The Spoon Podcast, Michael Wolf talks with Mario Ubiali, founder and CEO of neuroscience company THIMUS, about how brainwave data and AI could reshape how food companies develop new products.

Ubiali explains how his company uses ... more

In this episode, Mike sits down with friend, food systems thinker and The Food Corridor founder Ashley Colpaart to talk about the rise of Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs) and what they mean for the future of food entrepreneurship.

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In this episode, Mike sits down with Dr. Nora Khaldi, founder and CEO of Nuritas, to explore how a postdoctoral epiphany about wallaby milk led her to build one of the first AI-powered molecular discovery platforms in food.

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In this conversation, Mike interviews Brent Franson, CEO of Death Clock, a company that uses AI to predict when you're going to die (aka life expectancy) based on health data.

Brent and Mike discuss the origins of Death Clock, the importance of prev... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Colpaart
CEO of The Food Corridor
The Food Corridor
Episode: Are Home Kitchen Marketplaces the Future or a Risk to Consumers?
Dr. Nora Khaldi
Founder and CEO of Nuritas, a company that uses AI to discover new peptides and ingredients.
Nuritas
Episode: From Wallaby Milk to AI: Nora Khaldi on Decoding Nature’s Molecular Code
Brent Franson
CEO of Death Clock
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Episode: So You Wanna Know When You're Going to Die? Download This App
Rachel Konrad
Former head of communications for Impossible Foods, educator at Stanford, and a knowledgeable figure in the field of alternative proteins
Stanford University
Episode: What Should Impossible Foods Do Now?
Alex Shirazi
Event producer and author of The Scientist's Cookbook
Cultivated Meat Symposium
Episode: Writing The Cookbook for Cultivated Meat With Alex Shirazi
Matt Barnard
Co-founder of One Unlimited and advocate for increased dietary fiber in food products.
One Unlimited
Episode: Restoring Fiber's Lost Signal in Modern Food
Matt Amicucci
Co-founder of One Unlimited and Chief Scientific Officer, expert in food science and technology.
One Unlimited
Episode: Restoring Fiber's Lost Signal in Modern Food
Tim Beissinger
CTO of Heritable, focusing on plant genetics and AI applications in agriculture
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Charlie Andersen
CEO of Burro, a robotics company focused on outdoor agricultural tasks
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Episode: How AI is Changing Agriculture

Host

Michael Wolf
Host of a podcast exploring innovations in food and technology.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Good overview of what you should know in food tech

    The Spoon Podcast is a good way to stay on top of the latest food tech news. Every time I think I’m fully caught up, they bring up a story I hadn’t heard about. The hosts break down complicated topics so they’re easy to follow. It’s great for keeping informed without feeling overloaded.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SandieLyn
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tommmmnmmmmmmy
    United States6 years ago
  • Fingers on the Pulse

    Amazing podcast for anyone interested in the space where food meets technology. Michael Wolf's conversations with the movers and shakers in the industry are more than informative, they provide thoughtful insights into the types of problems that people are working to solve today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BoyNamedSous
    United States9 years ago
  • Love it

    Great show looking at both food tech and connected home. Now I need to make my kitchen smart. Too bad it won’t make me a better cook.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tlmcclurg
    United States10 years ago

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Audience finds value in the podcast's focus on emerging trends in the food and ag industry, enhancing their understanding of current developments.
Listeners appreciate the clear breakdown of complex food tech topics, making information accessible and engaging.
Positive feedback highlights the informative nature of interviews with industry leaders, providing insightful perspectives on food technology innovations.

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From Wallaby Milk to AI: Nora Khaldi on Decoding Nature’s Molecular Code
Q: How did you make that journey into wanting to build these building blocks to save or make a billion lives better?
My pivot to nutrition came after witnessing the transformative potential of molecules in wallaby milk, which inspired me to leverage AI for ingredient discovery.
From Wallaby Milk to AI: Nora Khaldi on Decoding Nature’s Molecular Code
Q: What do you mean when you say no new ingredients have been discovered for the past century?
Discovering scientifically proven ingredients takes decades, and many ingredients used today are based on those developed over a hundred years ago.
From Wallaby Milk to AI: Nora Khaldi on Decoding Nature’s Molecular Code
Q: How would you tell people what that name means?
The name Nuritas represents the combination of nutrition, nature, and truth, emphasizing our goal to improve human health through understanding nature better.
Writing The Cookbook for Cultivated Meat With Alex Shirazi
Q: What do you think will be the fate of cultivated meat as it relates to its scaling and political acceptance?
Alex believes there will be continued pushback against cultivated meat technologies, highlighting the ongoing regulatory challenges and public perception issues.
Writing The Cookbook for Cultivated Meat With Alex Shirazi
Q: So tell people about that book.
Alex talks about his new cookbook, The Scientist's Cookbook, aimed at educating young adults on cooking with cultivated meat and includes a digital aspect for finding products.

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Focusing on the dynamic intersection of food and technology, this insightful series examines the innovations that are shaping modern culinary experiences. Key topics include the role of dietary fiber in food products, advancements in agricultural AI, and the impact of robotics on cooking and delivery processes. Through engaging interviews with industry pioneers, listeners gain a nuanced understanding of how technology transforms practices ranging from sourcing ingredients to consumer habits. The series is recognized for its ability to break down complex subjects and make them accessible, providing not just updates but also thought-provoking perspectives on how we approach food today.

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Recent guests on The Spoon Podcast include:

1. Ashley Colpaart
2. Dr. Nora Khaldi
3. Brent Franson
4. Rachel Konrad
5. Alex Shirazi
6. Matt Barnard
7. Matt Amicucci
8. Tim Beissinger

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