Jasmina Aganovic joins Karl and Erum on the Grow Everything podcast to discuss the intersection of biotechnology and beauty. The conversation covers the use of biotech in production and performance, such as engineering yeast to produce rare or hard-to-extract natural ingredients, and the importance of transparency and corporate responsibility in decision-making. Jasmina also talks about incorporating biotech into personal care routines, including a new deodorant, and the potential for biotech to create sustainable alternatives. The episode offers valuable insights into the changing landscape of the beauty industry. Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space. Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating? Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything Topics Covered: 00:00:00 - Fear and empathy for founders unable to access funds at SVB Bank 00:05:19 - Work trip with Erum and reflections on digital representations of cells 00:07:46 - Book review: Tara Farmers explores culture, biotechnology, and terraforming 00:09:59 - Introduction to Jasmina Aganovic on the Grow Everything Podcast 00:14:39 - Importance of messaging and logistics in maximizing product impact 00:17:28 - Growing awareness of skin microbiome in skincare 00:29:13 - Clean beauty vs. biotech beauty: Understanding the trend 00:31:09 - Biology and biotech meeting consumer needs 00:35:00 - Biology-inspired innovations in sun care and hair care 00:39:16 - Importance of open communication and corporate responsibility in biotech and GMOs 00:42:04 - Future of deodorant: Embracing individuality and choice 00:43:04 - New deodorant doesn't deodorize, but still works: Consumer perception study 00:44:19 - Challenges of smelling in a science experiment 00:50:26 - Importance of body odor and showering regularly Episode Links: Arcaea Jasmina Aganovic on LinkedIn Call or Text the Grow Everything Hotline: +1 804-505-5553 Have a question or comment? Message us here: Instagram / TikTok / Twitter / LinkedIn / Youtube / GrowEverything website Email: [email protected] Support here: Patreon Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media

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