Cultivating Careers in Alternative Proteins Podcast (Jeffray Behr)
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| 04 Feb 2022 | Ep. 4 - Julia Martin (Food Science Intern at Hoxton Farms) | 00:23:49 | |
Julia Martin is the first European and masters student on the podcast. She shares how her passion to help animals and improve the oceans as well as her love for science and food, led her to discover alternative proteins and The Good Food Institute. Shortly after, she enrolled in a dual masters program at Wageningen University in the Netherlands and is now a Food Science Intern at Hoxton Farms, a cultivated fat startup in London, England. Her advice is to find what you’re good at and match it with what you love to make the most impact.
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| 04 Mar 2022 | Ep. 5 - Erika Pilpré (Sensory and Data Science Intern at Climax Foods) | 00:19:38 | |
Erika Pilpré is a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Prior to starting her undergraduate studies, she interned at Climax Foods in a Sensory and Data Science role. She is also an organizer of Cell Ag @ MIT, a student group spreading awareness about the alternative protein industry and cellular agriculture research. Her advice is to read as much as you can about the industry and to not be afraid to cold email companies in this space.
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| 04 Apr 2022 | Ep. 6 - Maille O'Donnell (Corporate Engagement Coordinator at the Good Food Institute) | 00:32:29 | |
Maille O'Donnell is the Corporate Engagement Coordinator at the Good Food Institute, where she works to increase market share of alternative proteins by creating compelling website, newsletter, and event content and supports the team in engaging directly with food industry stakeholders. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of Maryland, College Park. Before coming to GFI, Maille held various internships in the animal welfare and sustainability space, including at the ASPCA and with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In this episode, she offers advice on writing resumes, cover letters, and connecting with others in the alternative protein space. Below are links to the resources discussed in this episode: - Maille’s vegan resource blog - Sign up to GFI’s newsletters - GFI’s “Anticipating 2030 Production Requirements” presentation slide deck and video - Careers at GFI page (Corporate Engagement Executive Assistant position) - GFI’s Alternative Protein Career Portal - Join the GFIdeas Community - GFI’s Alt Protein Project - Cal Newport’s Deep Work and Digital Minimalism - GFI Careers Call agenda (sign up here) - Maille’s LinkedIn and Twitter
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| 05 May 2022 | Ep. 7 - Panagiotis Vlachogiannis (Junior Specialist in Cell Nutrition at Nutreco) | 00:26:25 | |
Panagiotis is the Junior Specialist in Cell Nutrition at Nutreco. He dedicates his time to developing the scientific and technical capabilities to supply future customers (or business partners) with media samples and relevant QA services and exploring business opportunities for Nutreco as a cell feed supplier to the cultivated and fermentation-based protein industry. He is also the co-founder of Cellular Agriculture Greece and the Wageningen Alternative Protein Project. In this episode, Pano recommends picking a challenge in this space and then working on it directly as a way to make you stand out to companies. Below are links to the resources discussed in this episode:
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| 01 Jul 2022 | Ep. 8 - Erin Zhang (Business Development Executive at Green Monday) | 00:19:25 | |
Erin Zhang is a former Business Development Executive at Green Monday, a key driver of the alternative protein industry in Asia. While studying Environmental Policy at Occidental College, she worked at Green Initiatives and China Alternative Protein Solutions. The advice she offers is to be confident in yourself and express your passion. Below are links to the resources discussed in this episode:
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| 06 Jul 2022 | Ep. 9 - Ching Zin (Food Safety Specialist at UPSIDE Foods) | 00:26:23 | |
Ching Zin is a Food Safety Specialist at UPSIDE Foods, one of the most prominent startups in the cultivated meat space. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science from UC Davis. Ching has extensive experience in product development and food safety through working in various food-related organizations. Her advice is to take time to figure out what you want and who you are, build self-confidence, be relentless towards your goals, and be bold in exploring and learning. Below are links to the resources discussed in this episode: UC Davis Cultivated Meat Consortium Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. | |||
| 04 Aug 2022 | Ep. 10 - Luke Spajic (Policy & Plenitude Project Coordinator at ENOUGH) | 00:32:29 | |
Luke Spajic is a Plenitude Project Coordinator at ENOUGH, a mycoprotein company, where he also leads ENOUGH's policy work. He was a member of the UN Food Systems Summit sustainable consumption leadership team, has worked as a Consultant at the UN World Food Programme, and has led multiple campaigns to elevate healthy and sustainable diets at COP26 and other global forums. Luke has been published in Nature Food, The BMJ, and The Lancet Planetary Health. He also led an open letter campaign which saw World Wildlife Fund and UN Nutrition endorse a letter which included support for alternative proteins. The advice Luke offers in this episode is to think broadly and to reach out to people who interest you as this is a very collaborative and inviting industry. Below are links to the resources discussed in this episode: Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. | |||
| 05 Sep 2022 | Ep. 11 - Ella Wong (Head of Design and Operations at The Good Growth Co.) | 00:22:18 | |
Ella Wong is the Head of Design and Operations at The Good Growth Co., which is a Hong Kong based market research and service design consultancy for alternative protein companies, animal welfare nonprofits, and social impact funders in Asia. Ella has a background in business development, public relations, program management, and user experience design at tech startups. In this episode, Ella’s advice to alternative protein job seekers is to network, never burn bridges with past connections, and do skilled volunteering experience to first get into the industry. Below are links to the resources discussed in this episode: Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | Ep. 12 - Pia Voltz (Alternative Protein Talent Recruiter) | 00:33:17 | |
Pia Voltz is the Founder & CEO of Tälist, a company focused on offering a range of talent solutions for alternative protein businesses. These include recruitment, headhunting, executive search, training, and consultation to improve hiring processes. She is also the Co-Founder & Board Member of Cellular Agriculture Germany and a Member of the Board of Advisors for Animal Advocacy Careers. Prior to founding Tälist, she worked as a consultant and project manager for various industries, helping clients with talent solutions such as executive search, employer branding, and training. In addition, she has an MBA and a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Pia advises job seekers to have patience in both the hiring process and the job search since finding the right job takes time and persistence. Below are links to the resources discussed in this episode: Pia can be reached at pia.voltz@talist.org if you have any questions. Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. | |||
| 04 Nov 2022 | Ep. 13 - Ahmed Khan (Cellular Agriculture Entrepreneur) | 00:23:21 | |
Ahmed Khan is a cellular agriculture consultant and the founder and editor of CellAgri, a news and research startup that aims to be a hub for the emerging field of cellular agriculture. He is also the co-founder and member of the board of directors of Cellular Agriculture Canada, a non-profit organization advancing and promoting the cellular agriculture industry in Canada. Ahmed has previously spoken about cellular agriculture in Canada, England, Singapore, and the United States. He first learned about cellular agriculture while studying at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology and Anatomy. Ahmed’s advice to alternative protein job seekers is to find and read resources related to the future food industry as well as investigate other applications of the technology. For students, he recommends attending events related to alternative proteins to learn and network. Below are links to the resources discussed in this episode: Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | Ep. 14 - Laura Hackl (Plant-Based Nutrition Advisor) | 00:26:29 | |
Laura Hackl is a Tech Advisor to start-ups, such as Plant Provisions and Terrabio, where she helps develop plant-based sustainable food products including recipe design, scale-up, and nutrient composition. Laura is based in Vienna, Austria, and currently serves as Research Advisor for USAID Advancing Nutrition. In this role she designs scientific studies, orchestrates stakeholder collaborations, and leads activities on food fortification, anemia/micronutrients, and diet quality. Laura has a PhD in Health Sciences and Technology from ETH Zürich. Her advice is to identify existing gaps in the alternative protein space, learn how you can contribute, and reach out to stakeholders in the industry to learn about their experiences. Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. | |||
| 03 Jan 2023 | Ep. 15 - Mathilde Do Chi (Food law & regulatory consultant for the global alternative protein market) | 00:30:59 | |
Mathilde Do Chi is a food law/regulatory affairs consultant and started her own consultancy agency called Vegan Food Law. She has gained expertise in Europe, Asia, and North America food law/regulatory affairs in both the private and public sectors through working with the FAO of the United Nations, Japanese government, French government, NGOs, global consultancy firms, multinationals, and law firms. Mathilde has a Diploma in Food Psychology, a Masters of Laws in both International Trade & Investment Law, and a Masters of Laws in Food Law. On top of all of that, she is the VP of Regulatory Affairs for both the Vegan Society of Canada and the Vegan World Alliance as well as the Chief Compliance Officer for BeVeg. Mathilde’s advice is to be curious and learn as much as you can about the industry. Below are links to the resources discussed in this episode: Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | Ep. 16 - Frederik Lau (Alternative Proteins Educator) | 00:27:37 | |
Frederik Lau is a Master's student of biotechnology and engineering writing his thesis on cultivated meat. In addition, Frederik was a facilitator for the Alternative Protein Fundamentals Programme organized by the Cambridge University Alt. Protein Society as well as Leaf, a program teaches youth how to use their future careers to do good. He is also a local radio host on a philosophy show and the fellowship director for Effective Altruism Denmark, where he organises and manages online programmes about effective altruism. Finally, he teaches high schoolers about the "whats" and "whys" of alternative proteins. In this episode, Frederik’s talks about his experience with imposter syndrome and gives the advice of applying for jobs even if you don’t think you're qualified enough because you never know what opportunities that may lead to. Below are links to the resources discussed in this episode: Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. | |||
| 03 Mar 2023 | Ep. 17 - Nate Crosser (Investor at Blue Horizon) | 00:27:19 | |
Nate Crosser is a Principal at Blue Horizon, a global food, agriculture, and bioeconomy impact investment firm based in Zurich. To date, they have deployed over $850 million into an ecosystem of over 75 companies across 6 continents. Nate also writes the environmental biotechnology newsletter, Fifth Industrial, and previously worked at the Good Food Institute, a biotechnology incubator, and holds a Juris Doctor in Commercial Law. Nate’s advice is to think creatively and look for ways to link your passion to the alternative protein industry. Below are links to the resources discussed in this episode: Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. This episode is sponsored by Tälist. Join their LinkedIn group to connect with a network of alternative protein job seekers and employers. | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | Ep. 18 - Chris Bryant (Alternative Proteins Social Scientist) | 00:26:59 | |
Chris Bryant is the Director of Bryant Research, a research organization based in the United Kingdom, which focuses on shaping better food choices through social science. Chris has a BA in Business Management, a Masters of Science in Policy Research, and a PhD in Energy, Environment, and Resilience. Chris was also the Director of Social Sciences for the Cellular Agriculture Society and currently co-organizes the Research to End Consumption of Animal Products (RECAP) Group. Taking on the responsibilities of the job you want to have is the advice that Chris has for job seekers in the alternative protein industry. Below are links to the resources discussed in this episode: Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. This episode is sponsored by Tälist, a service providing talent solutions specifically focused on the alternative protein industry. To learn more, you should connect with the founder, Pia Voltz, on LinkedIn. | |||
| 05 May 2023 | Ep. 19 - Angel Li (Sustainable Diet Professional/Plenitude Project Manager & Policy at ENOUGH) | 00:25:38 | |
Angel Li is committed to inducing positive societal change for the planet, people, and animals. She has 7 years of solid experience managing a EU-funded sustainable protein project as well as community initiatives to shift the public towards a plant-based diet. As a GRI certified sustainability professional with a master’s degree in Sustainable Development, she strives to influence food policy and collaborate with various partners to transform the food system. Prior to becoming Plenitude Project Manager & Policy at ENOUGH, Angel worked in community outreach, stakeholder/corporate engagement, and institutional change development at Green Monday. The advice she gives is to share your ideas and opinions on social media as well as to upskill to evolve with the industry. Below are links to the resources discussed in this episode: Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. This episode is sponsored by Tälist, a service providing talent solutions specifically focused on the alternative protein industry. They recently released an Impact Calculator to provide a personalized calculation of the positive impact you could make by joining the industry. | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | Ep. 20 - Sandra Einvall (Vegan Graphic Designer, Marketeer, and Entrepreneur) | 00:28:47 | |
Sandra Einvall was a marketeer at Brave New Food, an Dutch organization that connects food innovators together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable food system. However, she recently transitioned to working full time on Fikat, the sustainable Swedish plant-based treat startup she founded in 2021. While studying graphic design, Sandra started the Vegan Student Association Utrecht and grew it to be the biggest vegan student association in the Netherlands. During this time, she also completed social media and design internships at Lazy Vegan, a frozen vegan convenience meal company. Sandra’s advice is to demonstrate your passion for this industry and embrace the community. You can learn more about Sandra’s story by checking out this Brighter Future interview with Sandra.
This episode is sponsored by Tälist, a service providing talent solutions specifically focused on the alternative protein industry. They have one of the most extensive job boards in the alternative protein industry with over 1,500 jobs posted every month from more than 1,000 organizations. Check it out here. | |||
| 04 Jul 2023 | Ep. 21 - Katie Morley (Sales Manager at Plant Based World Expo North America) | 00:25:17 | |
Katie Morley is the Sales Manager at Plant Based World Expo North America where she is responsible for bringing companies to the annual exposition event held in September in New York City. Previously, she was the Sales Support Specialist at Plant Based World Expo Europe. Katie has a BA in Human Geography from the University of Brighton in England and has done extensive fieldwork in North Africa, Greece, and Scotland. Her advice is to build relationships with people in the industry on LinkedIn. Below are links to the resources discussed in this episode: This episode is sponsored by Tälist, a service providing talent solutions specifically focused on the alternative protein industry. You can register here to be a part of the Tälist Talent Database, a matchmaking service for the alternative protein industry. Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. | |||
| 04 Aug 2023 | Ep. 22 - Anirvan Guha (Bioengineer and Head of Formulations at Multus) | 00:29:16 | |
Anirvan Guha is the Head of Formulations at Multus, a London based company that develops custom ingredients and growth media for cultivated meat companies. He has a masters in biomedical engineering from the University of Michigan and a PhD in Physics from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. Anirvan's work on designing artificial systems that mimic nature has been published in top scientific journals such as Nature and Advanced Materials, and now he is using that experience to help serve the cultivated meat industry. His advice is to figure out what skills are needed in the industry and then determine which of those you can further develop in order to make a greater contribution to the industry. Links to things discussed during the episode: This episode is sponsored by Tälist, matching Alternative Protein businesses with the best talent from around the globe. Check out their redesigned website.
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| 06 Sep 2023 | Ep. 23 - Bryce Rogers (Project Engineer at Edge Foods) and Natalie Fernandez (Aspiring Alternative Proteins Mechanical Engineer) | 00:40:59 | |
Bryce Rogers is a Project Engineer at Edge Foods, a New York based cell culture media and growth factor B2B startup for cultivated meat companies. He previously worked for High Impact Engineers and has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Southern California. Natalie Fernandez is a recent mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo seeking roles in the alternative protein industry. She also co-founded the Waterloo Alt Protein Project. Their advice is to search for jobs that seem tangentially related to your goal, seek out opportunities that enable you to learn more, have a vision, and don’t be too hard on yourself. Links to things discussed during the episode: This episode is sponsored by Tälist. Sign up here for their matchmaking service to receive personal job recommendations based on your profile and preferences.
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| 06 Oct 2023 | Ep. 24 - Rebecca Palmer (Chief Marketing Officer at Terra Bioindustries) | 00:38:18 | |
Rebecca Palmer is the Chief Marketing Officer at Terra Bioindustries, a Canadian based company that upcycles spent grain to make plant-based protein ingredients and sugar feedstocks for fermentation. She has a masters in biotechnology and a bachelor's degree in biological sciences (with a specialization in plant science), both from the University of Guelph. In 2021, Rebecca and her partner won the Proteus Innovation Competition, where over a 4 month period, they developed an abstract, a business plan, and a pitch, all of which has helped her land her role at Terra Bioindustries. Her advice is to write down your success as well as figure out what you're better than others at and how it can benefit the world. Links to things discussed during the episode: This episode is sponsored by Tälist. Discover their latest features for candidates and employers here. Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. | |||
| 03 Nov 2023 | Ep. 25 - Brenna Taylor (Senior Supply Chain and Logistics Manager at Rebellyous Foods) | 00:31:09 | |
Brenna Taylor is the Senior Supply Chain and Logistics Manager at Rebellyous Foods, a plant-based chicken startup based out of Seattle. Her role there has evolved from Operations Coordinator to Supply Chain Manager to her current position. Prior to working at Rebellyous Foods, Brenna was the Corporate Campaigns Coordinator for The Humane League. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with a Minor in Political Science from Old Dominion University and an MBA with a focus on supply chain from the University of Maryland. Links to things discussed during the episode: This episode is sponsored by Tälist. Check out their blog. Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. | |||
| 05 Dec 2023 | Ep. 26 - George Stiffman (Tofu Author and Evangelist) | 00:27:14 | |
George Stiffman, AKA the Tofu Guy, is a tofu evangelist and author of the book, Broken Cuisine. Through his travels in China, where he worked in Buddhist restaurant kitchens, apprenticed under a fifth generation tofu master, studied at a Chinese university, spoke at food industry conferences, and ate across numerous cities, towns, and villages, he was able to learn more about the various different types of tofu (yes, there are more varieties of tofu beyond silken, soft, firm, and extra firm). He also learned about the incredible ways that it can enhance the culinary experience. George’s goal is to encourage a greater adoption of tofu within the western diet, which he does through promoting his book on tofu and consulting with restaurants. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in East Asian Languages and Culture with a minor in Consumer Behavior from University of Southern California. George’s advice is to always keep your endgame in mind and try to find a niche for yourself in the industry. George’s contact info:
Learn more about tofu and read the e-version of Broken Cuisine at brokencuisine.com. This episode is sponsored by Tälist. Sign up here to join the Tälist network and find your dream job in the Alternative Protein industry. Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | Ep. 27 - Florine Kremer (Alternative Proteins Researcher in Consumer Behaviour at Wageningen University) | 00:23:09 | |
Florine Kremer is a researcher of alternative proteins at Wageningen University and Research in the Netherlands. She has a bachelor’s degree in Consumer Behaviour and a masters in Sustainable Food Consumption, both at Wageningen University. With a minor in Climate Change and an internship in Marine Biology in Kenya, she has a very diverse background. She now works in applied research for the Consumer Behaviour department, where her work varies from monitoring protein intake on a national scale to conducting consumer acceptance experiments. Florine's advice to job seekers: don't fixate on finding your ‘perfect’ job right away, and most importantly, use your skills to make alt proteins accessible to all. This episode is sponsored by Tälist. Check out their resources for job seekers and employers.
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| 30 Jan 2024 | Ep. 28 - Bryan Le (Food Science Consultant) | 00:28:40 | |
Dr. Bryan Quoc Le is a food scientist, food industry consultant, and author of the book 150 Food Science Questions Answered. He earned his PhD in Food Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where he studied the effect of plant-based flavors on mammalian tissues. He has served as a technical consultant for companies and organizations in the food industry, such as TurtleTree, Black Sheep Foods, Blue Diamond, DecoPac, and The Good Food Institute. Bryan's advice to job seekers is to be open to new possibilities and be curious. Links to things discussed during the episode: This episode is sponsored by Tälist. Enroll in their Masterclass here. Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. | |||
| 02 Mar 2024 | Ep. 29 - Noa Weiss (AI and Machine Learning Consultant and Founder of GreenProtein AI) | 00:26:00 | |
Noa Weiss is an AI and machine learning consultant and the founder of GreenProtein AI, a non-profit initiative by Food System Innovations leveraging advanced AI technology to optimize plant-based meat production through the modeling of the extrusion process. She has 13 years of experience in the field of data science and machine learning, worked for corporates such as PayPal and unicorns such as Armis Security, and has a Bachelor's degree in Computational Cognitive Science and Psychology and a Master's degree in Psychology, both from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Outside of her work, Noa applies her experience to promote women in tech through founding and leading the Women in Data Science Israel Community, and contributes her knowledge to benefit animals and humans as an AI & Data Strategy Mentor for The Good Food Institute, an Advisory Board Member for Modern Agriculture Foundation, and Research Engineer for Deep Voice. Noa’s advice is to look for ways to leverage your background in the industry and build your skills and career capital. Links: This episode is sponsored by Tälist. Check out their monthly “A Day in the Life of ...” event series here. Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. | |||
| 02 Apr 2024 | Ep. 30 - Noga Golan (Founder & Managing Director of Alt Protein Careers) | 00:29:22 | |
Noga Golan is the Founder and Managing Director of Alt Protein Careers, a company that provides an industry job board, career resources, career coaching, and recruiting services to the alt protein industry. She is also the co-founder of Alt Protein Israel. Noga has an MBA from Stanford University and previously worked in private equity investing. Noga is passionate about the alternative protein industry and even has her own pet chicken named Silkie. Noga’s advice is to do informational interviews with others in careers you aspire to have as well as consider hiring a career coach. Links to things discussed during the episode: This episode is sponsored by Tälist. Check out their revamped job board at Alt Protein .Jobs. Follow this podcast on Instagram and never miss an episode. | |||
| 02 May 2024 | Ep. 31 - Parendi Birdie (Alt Protein Veteran and Founder & CEO of Asentia) | 00:20:33 | |
Parendi Birdie has thrived in startups for the past 15 years and is currently building her fourth, Asentia. Parendi has been at the forefront of the alternative protein industry since 2013. She earned a degree in biochemistry from the University of Kansas, with the goal of advancing the sector. She then helped build two leading alternative protein companies from the ground up: GOOD Meat and Mission Barns. Throughout her career, Parendi has established and led multiple functions, including R&D, marketing, strategic partnerships, and product development. She is a well-rounded entrepreneur with a track record of success, from closing partnerships with leading global meat producers to developing the first commercially available cultivated meat cell lines. Today, Parendi is the Founder & CEO of Asentia. Her ambitious vision is to make meat that's better than anything we've ever known. She's starting with hybrid meat for the massive, untapped market of people who want to eat better, but don't want to give up meat. Parendi also serves the industry as an impact investor and advisor to Food System Innovations, Alt-Collective, and Tälist. Beyond alternative protein, Parendi also ran her family’s business (a Montessori school) for four years, growing the business to $1M+ in annual revenue and a successful exit.
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| 04 Jun 2024 | Ep. 32 - Sofia Katzin (Research Development Quality Assurance Manager) | 00:29:14 | |
Sofia Katzin has been working as the Research Development Quality Assurance Manager for Arvela, a black soldier fly producer in Australia. She is passionate about sustainable solutions for the protein industry and waste management sector. Sofia has developed processes, researched roadmaps, managed internal quality programs, and led small teams of scientists and operators. She has expertise in insect nutrition, diet formulation, and breeding performance so if other businesses are looking to improve their processes, she is the person to contact. Sofia’s advice is to pursue your passion. Links discussed in the episode: Other insect protein resources: This episode is sponsored by Tälist. Enroll in their Masterclass here. | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | Ep. 33 - Jacqueline Samson (Senior Engineer at The Better Meat Co.) | 00:31:59 | |
Jacqueline Samson is a Senior Engineer at The Better Meat Co., a B2B fermentation-based mycoprotein startup in Sacramento, California. She studied Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University and previously worked for Evonik, a specialty chemicals company. Outside of work, Jacqueline enjoys hiking and biking, reading, and playing soccer. Her advice is to don’t let the lack of a job posting defer you from reaching out This episode is sponsored by Tälist. Sign up for their AI-powered candidate-job-matchmaking service here. | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | Ep. 34 - Marina Schmidt (Founder of Ɍ2Ǥ MEDIA) | 00:30:52 | |
Marina Schmidt is a Climate Educator and Founder of the impact media outlet Ɍ2Ǥ MEDIA, an in-depth content studio specializing in agriculture and food sustainability. Her flagship podcast, Red To Green, is ranked in the top 5% globally and has a loyal listenership in over 160 countries. It is obligatory onboarding material for new hires at several VCs and startups and is deemed 'excellent' by MIT. Marina is also the voice and Editor-in-Chief of a new future food podcast funded by the Bavarian Ministry of Agriculture and Nutrition. With over nine years of marketing and strategic communications experience, she serves on the jury for Impact Hub and as an advisor to future food scale-up Formo. Her advice is to set aside a budget for professional development. | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | Ep. 0 - Intro to Cultivating Careers in Alternative Proteins Podcast | 00:02:32 | |
This episode is an introduction to the Cultivating Careers in Alternative Proteins Podcast and provides context and background information about the podcast. | |||
| 03 Jan 2022 | Ep. 1 - Andrew Sayles (Business Operations Manager at Mission Barns) | 00:24:11 | |
Andrew Sayles shares his journey about how he eventually was able to land his current job as a Business Operations Manager at Mission Barns. He tells how he carefully followed the alternative protein industry and developed his skills while patiently waiting for the right time for the industry to require someone with his skills. His advice to immerse yourself in this industry and reaching out to others is a fantastic way to get started in this field. Also, here is a link to the Cambridge University Alt. Protein Society Alternative Protein Fundamentals Programme where I first met Andrew. | |||
| 03 Jan 2022 | Ep. 2 - Nicole Cheng (Associate Process Development Engineer at Perfect Day) | 00:24:23 | |
Nicole Cheng shares her experience trying to find a job in the alternative protein field right after graduating from university to eventually becoming an Associate Process Development Engineer at Perfect Day. She explains how learning as much as you can about the companies in the alternative protein industry can help you to get a job and how you should not be afraid to pursue your dreams. Also, here is a link to the GFI alternative protein company database. | |||
| 03 Jan 2022 | Ep. 3 - Sophia Retchin (Intern at Improved Nature, GFI, Aleph Farms, Peace of Meat, MeaTech) | 00:25:05 | |
Sophia Retchin is the first student on the podcast. She tells how she was able to intern at multiple alternative protein companies and organizations during her studies including Improved Nature, The Good Food Institute, Aleph Farms, Peace of Meat, and MeaTech. She also started the Chapel Hill Alt. Protein Project. Her advice is to reach out to different organizations in this field and offer to do volunteer work or a side project for them as well as express your passion. | |||