Redesigning Cell Function

How can we solve the scale-up dilemma with traditional, aerobic fermentation processes? Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the CEO of Izote Biosciences, Victor Reyes-Umaña, to explore a revolution, quietly unfolding, that is reshaping how we produce everything from natural products to groundbreaking proteins. If any of the above questions piqued your … Read more

Empowering Music Creators

Why have millions of music creators been underserved when it comes to recognition and royalty payments? Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the CEO of Sound Credit, Gebre Waddell, to dive deep into the world of catalog management and the importance of data transparency in the music industry. If any of the … Read more

Evolution in Managing a Startup

In a recent interview, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the CEO of InnerPlant, Shely Aronov, while she shared her inspiring vision and insights into the industry’s future trends. Remember, knowledge is power, and understanding the trends shaping the agriculture industry can empower us to make a positive impact on the world. 5 … Read more

Bee Partners IV Closes at $50M+

“15 years ago, I founded Bee Partners to invest in remarkable founders at inception. As my partner, Kira, likes to say, ‘a team and a dream’. And it’s been a dream of mine since the beginning to someday support hundreds of startups. And today, I’m proud to formally announce that we’ve raised over $50 million … Read more

The Future of Biology is Now

CTO and Co-Founder Ouwei Wang, introduces us to the fascinating world of synthetic biology, where everything from bioplastics to food and high-value enzymes are made with bacteria. However, one significant roadblock remains–the cost of production. Ouwei shares the need for drastic cost reduction and increased productivity for genetic biology to transition from future potential to … Read more

The Promise of Smart Manufacturing

CEO and Co-Founder Jordan Kretchmer, along with CTO and Co-Founder Ruddick Lawrence, believe that machines will win, as do we. In an interview, the former discusses how America’s manufacturing industry is in desperate need of innovation. Recent macroeconomic trends are highlighting bottlenecks within the manufacturing supply chain (e.g., labor shortages), perfectly outlining one of our … Read more

Balancing the Waves of Change: Ephemeral Streaming in a Perpetual World

Gebre’s Vision: The Rise of Ephemeral Streaming Q: What Do You Mean By “Perpetual” Streaming? A: Up to the present moment, we have mostly known about perpetual streaming services, services like Spotify, Apple Music, and even Netflix and Hulu, where content goes on to the streaming service, and it is there perpetually; it’s basically there … Read more

Pow.Bio Closes $9.5M Series A

Congratulations to Co-Founders Shannon Hall and Ouwei Wang, along with the entire Pow.Bio team, for closing a $9.5M Series A! Read more about Pow.Bios’s technology on their website: pow.bio. “It’s always hard to balance science and business, and this is where I’ve seen Shannon and Ouwei’s dynamic shine. They are strong counterbalances to each other, … Read more

erthos Closes $6.5M Series A

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Congratulations to Co-Founders Nuha Siddiqui and Kritika Tyagi, along with the entire erthos team, for closing a $6.5M Series A! Read more about erthos’s technology on their website: erthos. Kritika Tyagi (left) and Nuha Siddiqui (right) From erthos’s Announcement on Forbes: Today, Forbes 30 Under 30 North American listers announced that erthos has closed an … Read more

CLIMATE <> DEEP TECH

It is no surprise that the World Economic Forum marked Climate Change as a key risk for the next decade. In order to tackle a problem of this magnitude, we need international collaboration and both public and private entities to work alongside.It is no surprise that the World Economic Forum marked Climate Change as a key risk for the next decade. In order to tackle a problem of this magnitude, we need international collaboration and both public and private entities to work alongside.