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#9 Daan Luining - Meatable: Turning lab-grown meat into a business

Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf · with Daan Luining · December 1, 2018 · 46 min

Summary

This episode explores how Meatable is building a business around lab-grown meat. Ecommerce operators should note the discussion on scaling production, consumer and investor response, and the timeline for market entry, which offers insights into pioneering a new product category and securing market adoption for innovative, sustainable solutions.

Key takeaways

Themes

consumer adoptionfood innovationmarket entry strategysustainable business

Topics covered

consumer acceptanceenvironmental impactinvestor relationslab-grown meat productionmarket scalingnew product developmentpluripotent cell technologysustainable food systems

Episode description

Join me on this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf as I sit down with Daan Luining, CTO of Meatable, a pioneering company in lab-grown meat. Daan shares his fascinating journey from academia to leading Meatable's efforts to revolutionize the global meat industry. We delve into the environmental and ethical motivations behind cultured meat, exploring how Meatable's innovative use of pluripotent cells could drastically reduce resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Daan explains the science behind turning these cells into real meat and the potential for scaling production to meet global demand. We also discuss the timeline for bringing affordable lab-grown meat to market and the overwhelmingly positive response from consumers and investors. Tune in to discover how Meatable aims to transform the way we produce and consume meat, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional farming.

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about consumer adoption?
Meatable's use of pluripotent cells offers a scalable method for producing lab-grown meat, addressing both ethical and environmental concerns.
What does this episode say about food innovation?
The positive consumer and investor response to lab-grown meat suggests a strong market appetite for sustainable food alternatives.
What does this episode say about market entry strategy?
Bringing a novel product like lab-grown meat to market requires not only scientific innovation but also strategic planning for scalability and affordability.
What does this episode say about sustainable business?
Early market entry strategies for new, sustainable technologies can benefit from highlighting environmental and ethical advantages to resonate with consumers and investors.
What does this episode say about consumer adoption?
Understanding the timeline from R&D to market readiness is crucial for businesses aiming to capitalize on emerging sustainable product categories.

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