Leaders on a Mission

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, bioinformatics, human nutrition and what it takes to successfully scale your business in this budding sector.

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Leaders on a Mission - Jon McIntyre, CEO Motif FoodWorks, Episode 7

In todays episode I was joined by Jon McIntyre, CEO of Motif Food Works, a venture backed ingredient innovation company dedicated to reshaping the landscape of food using cutting edge science and technology. Jon talks about his early influences, his love of food, sport and science. We explore how he moved from the pharma world where he was working with specific metabolic disorders, into the world of health and nutrition, where he was working with disruptive protein technologies in the early 90’s...

Nov 08, 2020•44 min

Leaders on a Mission - Philippe Lavielle, Chairman & CEO, Fermentalg, Episode 6

In todays episode I was joined by Philippe Lavielle, Chairman and CEO of Fermentalg, a French based biotechnology company creating innovative ingredients and solutions for the health and nutrition industry. Philippe discusses how he came across opportunities within industrial biotechnology in the late 80’s, and how this led to him forming and leading a Joint Venture, utilising novel technologies to improve the sustainability of the pulp and paper industry. Philippe talks about joining Genencor, ...

Nov 01, 2020•51 min

Leaders on a Mission - Patrice Selles, CEO Biotalys, Episode 5

In todays episode I was joined by Patrice Selles, CEO of Biotalys, an innovative Biotech based out of Ghent, Belgium, developing sustainable novel crop protection solutions that are better for the planet. Patrice talks about his early passion for science, and the reasons why he moved from drug discovery to more industrial applications, and how he was seduced by the opportunity for innovation and impact within the agricultural industry at Syngenta. He speaks about how he broadened out his interes...

Oct 26, 2020•46 min

Leaders on a Mission - Jordi Ferre, CEO Agrofresh, Episode 4

In todays episode I was joined by Jordi Ferre, CEO of Agrofresh, a US publicly listed mission driven organization deploying cutting edge technology to reduce food waste by extending shelf life for the most common fruits and vegetables we consume. Jordi talks about the challenges and unexpected positives of the recent lockdown and how this has enabled him to spend more time with his family, and look to a more balanced future related to international business travel. Jordi speaks of the great infl...

Oct 12, 2020•47 min

Leaders on a Mission - Dexter Paine III, Chairman and Co-founder of Paine Schwartz + Co, Episode 3

In todays episode I was joined by Dexter Paine III, Chairman and Co-founder of Paine Schwartz + Co, a preeminent Private Equity firm investing in sustainable food and Agriculture systems. Dexter manages to combine the love of his day job with that of an avid sports and ski enthusiast, serving as chairman of the US Winter Olympics governing body. He talks of his passion for the sport and how he effectively manages these competing time consuming commitments. Dexter outlines his career prior to co-...

Oct 06, 2020•44 min

Leaders on a Mission - Charlie Dimmler, CEO Checkerspot, Episode 2

I launched the leaders on a mission podcast to share the inspiration and journey of leaders, who are creating impact and contribution to humanity by creating a healthier world. In today’s episode I was joined by Charlie Dimmler, CEO and Co-founder of Checkerspot, an innovative high performance materials company using biotechnology to create sustainable and performance enhancing materials. Charlie exudes empowerment and impact, and is clearly living out his dreams and aspirations in making the wo...

Oct 05, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Leaders on a Mission: Rick Greubel, Board Executive & Operating Director, Paine Schwartz Partners, Episode 1

I launched the leaders on a mission podcast to share the inspiration and journey of leaders, who are creating impact and contribution to humanity by creating a healthier world. In today’s episode I was joined by Rick Greubel to launch our first leaders on a mission podcast. Rick is testament to good guys do win, with his warm, engaging, and down to earth approach. He has a unique background, having worked globally across the food value chain in both multinational and start up environments living...

Sep 15, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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