Keeping It Fresh: Extending Fresh Produce Shelf Life with Moody Soliman, CEO of Ryp Labs

How can we tackle the urgent challenge of global food waste, where every minute, we waste enough food to feed over one million people.

 Tune in to this episode of Leaders on a Mission  with Moody Soliman, CEO of Ryp Labs for an inspiring conversation on innovation and sustainability in the fight against food waste.

Moody explains how Ryp Labs is addressing this colossal issue with a simple yet powerful solution: a natural, food-grade bioactive sticker. This sticker can be applied anywhere along the supply chain, extending the shelf life of fresh produce without interfering with its natural ripening process. Whether it's blueberries or strawberries, Ryp Labs' technology ensures that one sticker can protect an entire container of fruit, making it a versatile and scalable solution.

Moody also shares insights on the importance of choosing the right investors and exploring diverse funding sources to maintain leverage and freedom in their mission.

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Timestamps:

01:49 Introduction to Moody Solomon, CEO of Ripe Labs

06:40 Reducing waste with a new technology

11:31 Key milestones and challenges so far

15:08 Belgium facilities and communication challenges

18:43 Developing new technology with the right people and mindset

23:05 How does this new technology work?

26:03 The efficiency and advantages of this new technology

30:45 The vision of the company

33:39 Who are the customers of this technology?

35:50 Fundraising strategies - timing and investor selection

42:01 Building a culture of passion and drive