Brewing Up the Future of Food with David Henstrom, the CEO of Unibio
Episode description
Through a pioneering process of microbial fermentation, David Henstrom and Unibio are harnessing the power of nature's alchemists - microbes - to produce protein. No land needed, their breakthrough technology utilizes methane in a novel "gas-liquid brewing" approach.
But scaling challenges loom large. Hear how David overcame the valley of death after 27 years as a biotech intrapreneur. Discover his journey of commercializing this planet-friendly nutrition source through global partnerships.
Learn how Unibio plans to transform the future of food production through its boundless microbial protein. Tune in now!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:19 The main forces that shaped David
04:08 David’s career path and 27 years in Cargill
10:32 Unibio and finding the boundless source of protein
13:40 The challenges and future goals of the company
16:13 The importance of aquaculture
18:44 The process of fermentation and growing of protein
20:05 The journey from Cargill to Unibio
25:59 The future of precision fermentation technology
28:11 Cultural aspects of working in a Danish company
30:08 A mission-driven company requires passion
31:56 How to create a great company culture