Location:
United States
Genres:
Science & Technology News
Description:
Discussions about science, innovation, and impact
Language:
English
Episodes
56. Casey Lippmeier (Checkerspot) on precision fermentation
12/11/2025
Casey Lippmeier of Checkerspot discusses precision fermentation. Adam Lawrence co-hosts.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:39:13
55. Jason Kakoyiannis and Brian Brazeau (Ferment) on biotechnology and biomanufacturing
12/3/2025
Jason Kakoyiannis and Brian Brazeau of Ferment discuss the state of bioeconomy and backing biotech startups. Adam Lawrence co-hosts.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:47:50
54. William Morris (NuMat) on metal organic frameworks (MOFs)
9/8/2025
William Morris of NuMat talks about metal organic frameworks (MOFs) for filtration, separation, and storage of gases, as well as about his journey helping spin out a startup from Northwestern University. Bryce Meredig joins as co-host.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:36:34
53. Mark Warner (Liberation Bio) on scaling biology
8/26/2025
Mark Warner of Liberation Bioindustries speaks about the importance of scaling biology and shifting focus from R&D to manufacturing. Adam Lawrence cohosts.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:45:18
52. Nádia Parachin (Integra) on industrial biotechnology
8/6/2025
Nádia Parachin of Integra discusses industrial biotechnology. Adam Lawrence co-hosts.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:35:51
51. Robert Stoner (Kendall Square Project) on translating academic research into businesses
4/17/2025
Robert Stoner of Kendall Square Project and previously of MIT Energy Initiative speaks about licensing as a way to bring academic and scientific research to the market.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:47:34
50. David Heller (C16 Biosciences) on biomanufacturing and palm oil alternatives
2/6/2025
David Heller of C16 Biosciences speaks about biomanufacturing technology and products and business strategy. Adam Lawrence co-hosts.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:53:42
49. Joško Bobanović (Sofinnova Partners) on industrial biotech and biomanufacturing
1/21/2025
Joško Bobanović of Sofinnova Partners speaks about bioeconomy, industrial biotech, and biomanufacturing. Adam Lawrence co-hosts.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:39:25
48. Lee Vinsel (Virginia Tech) and Andrew Russell (SUNY Polytechnic Institute) on the innovation delusion
12/26/2024
Lee Vinsel of Virginia Tech and Andrew Russell of SUNY Polytechnic Institute speak about innovation, hype, and the importance of investing in maintenance.
OUTLINE
The Innovation Delusion
Duration:00:49:50
47. Adrien Côté (Velocity) on scientist-entrepreneurs
12/23/2024
Adrien Côté of the Velocity discusses translating science and research into business ventures.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:27:08
46. Adam Lawrence (AGL.BIO) on bioeconomy and biomanufacturing
12/16/2024
Adam Lawrence of AGL.BIO speaks about bioeconomy and biomanufacturing.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:37:33
45. Charla Triplett (Spine by Design) on medtech entrepreneurship
12/9/2024
Charla Triplett of Spine by Design speaks about medtech entrepreneurship and investing.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:41:47
44. Jason Jay (MIT Sloan School of Management) on sustainability and systemic investing
12/3/2024
Jason Jay of MIT Sloan School of Management speaks about sustainability endeavors and systemic investing.
OUTLINE
(00:00) Introduction
(00:33) Career
(04:27) MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative
(10:29) Modeling climate change impact (EnROADS)
(15:30) Emissions and warming
(21:04) Optimizing economic, social, and environmental objectives and trade-offs
(29:03) Public sector’s role in innovation
(37:44) SBIR
(41:17) Impact of academia
Duration:00:48:17
43. Aleksandra Gosiewski (Keel Labs) on biopolymers
12/1/2024
Aleksandra Gosiewski of Keel Labs talks about harnessing the ocean to create biobased materials.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:31:09
42. Tanya Ramond (Sapienne Consulting) on deeptech commercialization
7/1/2024
Dr. Tanya Ramond of Sapienne Consulting talks about deeptech ventures and commercialization strategies.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:37:06
41. Fred Rostami (GreenLIB) on battery materials recovery
6/9/2024
Fred Rostami of GreenLIB talks about recovering and recycling materials from lithium batteries.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:27:19
40. Jaehee Sweeney (BEI) on energy storage and batteries
6/2/2024
Jaehee Sweeney of BEI talks about battery technologies, including BEI's products.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:26:37
39. Jeff Rosedale (BakerHostetler) on deeptech and IP
5/6/2024
Jeff Rosedale of BakerHostetler speaks about how deeptech entrepreneurs can navigating the IP landscape and integrate IP with business strategy.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:34:41
38. Bryce Meredig (Citrine Informatics) on the intersection of science and business
4/20/2024
Bryce Meredig of Citrine Informatics talks about leadership and the business of science.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:34:44
37. Pavle Jeremić (Aether Bio) on protein engineering and lithium extraction
3/17/2024
Pavle Jeremić of Aether Bio talks about protein engineering, lithium extraction, and advanced polymers.
OUTLINE
Duration:00:29:33