『E59 #StartupStory "Enabling Fungi Innovation to Solve Humanity’s Largest Challenges" with Susanne Gløersen』のカバーアート

E59 #StartupStory "Enabling Fungi Innovation to Solve Humanity’s Largest Challenges" with Susanne Gløersen

E59 #StartupStory "Enabling Fungi Innovation to Solve Humanity’s Largest Challenges" with Susanne Gløersen

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 In this episode, Susanne Gløersen, founder of The Future of Fungi Award and Fungi Investment Collective, discusses her mission to build a global ecosystem fueled by fungi innovation. The conversation covers the multifaceted applications of fungi, from food and materials to packaging and environmental remediation.Susanne shares the origins of her passion for fungi, the purpose and success of the Future Fungi Award, and the criteria for selecting award winners and investment opportunities. She emphasizes the role of fungi in addressing pressing environmental issues and the importance of collaboration and community in advancing fungi innovation. Additionally, Susanne dives into the workings of the Fungi Investment Collective, highlighting how it supports pioneering scientists and startups with funding and resources. Essential for anyone interested in sustainable innovation, this episode unveils the transformative potential of fungi and how it can drive us towards a more balanced and nature-cooperative economy.Shownotes and Timestamps00:55 Introduction and Overview of Fungi Innovation01:55 Susanne's Background and Journey into Fungi04:48 Mission and Vision for Fungi Innovation06:38 The Future Fungi Award08:07 Highlighting Award Winners and Their Innovations15:06 Support and Collaboration Opportunities19:22 Introduction to the Fungi Investment Collective24:46 Building a Network of Science Venture Partners25:30 Investment Priorities and Criteria26:54 Funding Ranges and Case Dependency27:54 Connecting with the Fungi Investment Collective28:55 Opportunities for Aspiring Venture Partners32:33 Proud Accomplishments and Network Effects36:27 Challenges and Learnings as a First-Time Entrepreneur41:12 Future of Fungi Innovation and Exciting Startups46:33 Conclusion and Call to Join the MovementResources Mentioned:Awards, Collectives, and Initiatives- Fungi Investment Collective- Venture Builder Pilot Program (for top scientists)- The Mycelium Network (community concept)Podcasts & Media- The Future is Fungi PodcastNotable Startups & Projects- Jens Laurids Sørensen (battery out of fungi)- Nova Biome (textile waste to bioactive compounds for cosmetics, in L'Oreal's accelerator)- Line Kloster Pedersen, Visibuilt (Danish startup making mycelium binder for asphalt production)- William Newell, Electromicrobial CO2 fixation project (Imperial College of London)- Nomy (Norwegian Mycelium, feed for aquaculture)- Michael Lever (German company, surfactants from fungi)Conferences & Events- ChangeNow (largest accessibility conference)- IMC12 (International Mycology Congress)- Brilliant Minds (an event where Obama and Malala have spoken)Corporates & Partners- L'Oreal (accelerator)- Novo Holdings (jury pre-screening)- SEB (Green Tech VC, large Nordic Bank)Book Recommendations-Entangled Life by Merlin SheldrakeOther- LinkedIn (The Fungi Investment Collective)- Fungi Investment Collective website/contact form- Email: Suzanne@fungiinvestmentcollective.comIdeas for future podcast guests or themes? 💡We want to co-create this podcast with you. We'd therefore love to hear your suggestions for future podcast guests or themes.Feel free to share in a private message or leave a comment below 🙏🏼(It's also ok to invite yourself 😉)Join Our Life Science Talent EcosystemWe want to build a community to inspire life science professionals and leaders through talent talks and organized events. Share knowledge across the life science community through personal stories of their journey. We encourage you to take part in shaping this community by sharing your feedback, questions, or ideas. This you can do through our LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠community page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Warm Regards from your podcast hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nehar Mortuza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Søren Spanner Bach
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