My Food Job Rocks!
Episodes
Dig In: How The Heck Do I Use Claude? (And Other Useful AI Tools) with Grace Uvezian, VP of Marketing at Appetronix
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grace Uvezian is VP of Marketing at Appetronix, the company building fully autonomous robotic kitchens deployed in airports, universities, and stadium...
A New and Cool Way To Market Apples With Tenley Fitzgerald, VP of Marketing & Brand Strategy
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tenley Fitzgerald, VP of Marketing & Brand Strategy at Yes Apples, joins the show to talk about turning a 100-year-old apple operation into a consumer...
Dig In: Suing the United States Government with Ori Zohar, Co-CEO and Co-founder of Burlap and Barrel
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ori Zohar, co-founder of Burlap & Barrel, returns to discuss how his 10-year-old bootstrapped spice company is taking the U.S. government to court ove...
Lessons on a Sustainable Business and a Sustainable Life with Adam Hiner, Co-founder and CEO of Pacha
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Heiner, CEO and cofounder of Pacha, a sprouted buckwheat brand, shares his journey from the mortgage industry to founding the first hard kombucha...
Podcast Swap: Introducing R&D Radio on the Startup CPG Podcast Episodes with Daniel Scharff and Rachel Zemser
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Yee has a new podcast! Introducing R&D Radio, a segment where he interviews food scientists and how they help food brands on the Startup CPG podc...
How to Sell Your Food Product to Your Grandmother with Jess Haghani, CEO and Founder at Lucille
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam Yee interviews Jess Haghani, the founder and CEO of Lucille, a pioneering nutrition company dedicated to the often-overlooked se...
Dig In: A Discussion with a Dietitian about Ultraprocessed Foods With Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDCES President of the non-UPF Program
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam sits down with Melissa, president of the non-UPF Program, to unpack the rise of ultra-processed foods and their links to metabol...
A Persistent Career and a Whole Lot of Wheat with Claudia Carter, Executive Director at The California Wheat Commission
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Yee sits down with Dr. Claudia Carter, the Executive Director of the California Wheat Commission and the California Grain Foundation. Claudia sha...
Dig In: How Great Data Can Uplift a Category with Caroline Cotto, Director of NECTAR
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam interviews Caroline Cotto, the Director of NECTAR at Food System Innovations. They discuss Caroline's journey from Renewal Mill to her current ro...
Practical Advice on Building a Food Business: Innovation, Investment and Cash Flow with Jennifer Barney
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Barney shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom making almond butter to becoming a CPG startup advisor. She discusses the challenges ...
Dig In: Adam Asks for Tips On Graduate School with Veronica Hislop, Multimedia Specialist at FoodGrads and the host of That’s a Food Job!
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Veronica Hislop shares her journey from undergraduate studies in chemistry to pursuing a PhD in food science at Toronto Metropolitan University. She d...
Cracking The Code On Rubisco, a Century-Old Puzzle in Plant Proteins with Ross Milne, CEO of Leaft Foods
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Yee interviews Ross Milne, CEO of Leaf Foods, discussing his background in engineering, his career journey, and the innovative work Leaf Foods is...
Dig In: On the Challenges Immigrants Face Today with Tamanna Ramesh, Founder of Spark Careers
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tamanna Ramesh, a commercial lead at the Coca-Cola Company, shares her journey from being a "foodie" in India to navigating the corporate landscapes o...
From Intern to President: Growing Up with Amy’s Kitchen with Paul Schiefer, President of Amy's Kitchen
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam talks with Paul Schiefer, President of Amy’s Kitchen, about his remarkable journey from teenage intern to leading one of the most recognizable ...
Dig In: How to Do TikTok Videos On Food Science with hydroxide, food scientist, dancer, and yapper
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Yee interviews Hydroxide, a food science content creator, who shares insights into her journey in food science, her experiences in the industry, ...
2026 Food Predictions from a Food Futurist with Mike Lee, Founder of the Future Market
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Lee, a food futurist and innovation expert, discusses his journey into the world of food trends and futurism. He shares insights on the importanc...
Dig In: Real Food Talk with an IP Lawyer, with James R. Gourley, from Carstens, Allen, Gourley
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Yee interviews James Gourley, a partner at an intellectual property law firm specializing in the food industry. They discuss the importance of un...
The Celebrity of Water Activity: How to Make Technical Talk Engaging with Zachary Cartwright, Principal Food Scientist at AQUALAB by Adeniem
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Yee interviews Zachary Cartwright, a principal food scientist and sales engineer at AquaLab. They discuss the integration of AI in podcasting, th...
Dig In: The Difference in Demographics of Raising Money in Silicon Valley, Memphis and Japan, and How to Change That, with Schyler Cole, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Value Create
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During my trip to Japan I met Schyler Cole and had a great talk with her so I decided to interview her. Her journey is very interesting! Schyler Ale...
Food Service Insights with the Chief of Stuff with Alice Wistar Head of Growth and Strategy at Palate Insights
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam sits down with Alice Wistar, Head of Growth & Strategy at Palate Insights, for a chat about her career, her role as Chief of Staff for startups, ...
Dig In: Exploring Policy with Rachel Atcheson, Executive Director of Food Policy Pathways
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Atcheson, the Executive Director of Food Policy Pathways, discusses her journey into food policy, the importance of understanding policy defini...
How To Talk to Customers with Seth Waite, Partner at Schaefer
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Waite shares his unique journey from studying political science to becoming a partner at a biopsychology firm. He discusses the importance of und...
Dig In: Adam Delivers Some Hot Takes in Japan - an Interview with Satoshi Umino of Sustainable Foods Asia
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Satoshi Umino, CEO of Sustainable Foods Asia interviewed me while I was in Japan at his office in front of a live audience. This podcast has been edit...
On Leadership, Flavors, and Exploring New Mediums with Laurette Rondenet, CEO and Owner of Edlong Flavors
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Laurette Rondenet, CEO of Edlong Flavors, shares her journey in the food industry, the challenges of running a family business, ...
Dig In: B2B Strategies Using Video with Tim Bradley, Co-founder of Tennant Video
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Tim Bradley, founder of Pennant Video Company, discusses the significance of video marketing in the B2B sector, emphasizing the ...
Why My Food Job Rocks with Adam Yee, An Interview with Jaime Tulley from HeyDay Canning
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Adam Yee shares his journey into food science, detailing his early influences, educational experiences, and the challenges he fa...
Dig In: How to Put Magic and Leaderships in a Hospitality Program and in Life with Taylor Scott, Founder of Lead with Hospitality
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Scott is a best-selling author, inspirational keynote speaker, and organizational development consultant. Through his books, workshops, keynote...
Product Developer Tips When Making Your Own Food Business with Caroline Lafleur, Founder of Bouquet Infusions
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Lafleur shares her journey from studying biology to becoming a food scientist and entrepreneur. She discusses her experiences in product deve...
Dig In: What do NFL Players Eat? With Sebastian Zorn, Head Team Performance Dietitian for the LA Rams
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Adam Yee interviews Sebastian Zorn, the head team performance dietitian for the Los Angeles Rams. They discuss Sebastian's journ...
How to Scale Frozen Mac and Cheese to 700+ Stores with Myles Powell, Founder of Myles Comfort Foods
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Adam Yee interviews Myles Powell, CEO of Myles Comfort Foods, discussing his journey from corporate America to the food industry...
Dig In: New Technologies to Reduce Animal Suffering with Lewis Bollard, Farm Animal Welfare Program Director at Open Philanthropy
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lewis Bollard, Programme Director for Farm Animal Welfare at Open Philanthropy, discusses the critical intersection of technology and advocacy in impr...
More Than Just on TV - Lessons on Business, Leadership and Philanthropy with Chef Robert Irvine
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Robert Irvine shares his journey from a young boy interested in cooking to a renowned chef and television personality. He discusses the leadershi...
Dig In: Asian American Brand Strategy In the Modern World with Vincent Kitirattagarn, founder of Sappan and Dang Foods
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Adam Yee interviews Vincent, an Asian American food innovator and founder of Dang Foods. They discuss Vincent's journey from his...
Punk Rock Food Scientist Revolutionizes Canned Beans with Jaime Tulley, Cofounder at HeyDay Canning Co
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jaime Tulley shares her journey from a background in food science and pre-med studies to becoming a co-founder and COO of Hey Da...
Dig In: Lessons Learned to Apply To Your Next Business with Jordan Buckner, Founder at Foodbevy
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Buckner, founder and CEO of Foodbevy, shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early ventures in the food industry to the challeng...
How to Focus When You Can’t Focus: ADHD as a Founder and CEO with Dane Atkinson at ODEKO
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Atkinson is the Founder and CEO of Odeko, the operations partner helping independent coffee shops run and grow through smart software, next-day d...
Dig In: What We See, On Food Trends, Branding and Packaging with Fred Hart, founder of Hart Brands
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fred Hart is a brand consultant, creative director, and design strategist obsessed with building and studying CPG brands. Over the last decade, he's b...
Making Science Easy with Great Marketing Campaigns with Matt Roszell at On The Ridge Communications
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Roszell is an award-winning storyteller and communications leader with 25+ years of experience across biotech, tech, food and consumer brands. He...
Dig In: Honest Lessons Winding Down Haven's Kitchen with Alison Cayne
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Cayne shares her journey from urban planning to founding Haven's Kitchen, a cooking school that evolved into a consumer packaged goods brand. S...
From Corn to Duckweed - The Insider’s Insight of The Ingredient Industry. New and Old with Yadu Dar, VP of Business Development at Plantible
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam chats with Yadu Dar about his career at Ingredion and his job at Plantible. They chat about the ingredient industry, how it has ...
Dig In: Cool Tools for Regulatory Work (Doing the Boring Stuff Better) with David Lennarz, President and Cofounder of Registrar Corp
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, David Lennarz, co-founder and president of Registrar Corp, shares his extensive experience in the food industry and the importan...
A Non-Profit That Inspires One Million Public School Students to Eat Healthy and Be Well with Nancy Easton, Cofounder of Wellness in the Schools
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Easton, founder and executive director of Wellness in the Schools, discusses the importance of nutrition and wellness in schools, the challenges...
Dig In: How Food Experts Work With Influencers with Felice Thorpe from Felice Foods
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Felice Thorpe, founder of Felice Foods, shares her extensive experience in the food industry, particularly in dairy and cheese. ...
How to Survive Food Tech with Fun, Laughter, and Silliness with Rob Mulligan, Sensory Analyst at Spindrift Berverage
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam and Robert Mulligan discuss Robert's journey in the food science industry, touching on his educational background, various roles in manufacturing...
Dig In: How This Small Business Is Dealing With Chinese Tariffs with Jia Liao, Founder of Hot Pot Queen
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jia Liao, founder of Hot Pot Queen, shares her journey of launching her food brand, which is rooted in her family's legacy. She discusses the challeng...
It's Never a Linear Path with Jenny Du, SVP of Apeel Sciences
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Du, SVP of operations and co-founder of Apeel Sciences, shares her journey from a high school chemistry enthusiast to a leader in food preservat...
Dig In: CAPEX, OPEX and Building Manufacturing Plants with David Ziskind, Managing Partner at Mach Global Advisor
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam Yee interviews David Ziskind, managing partner at Mack Global Advisors, focusing on the intricacies of building food and beverag...
Growing Monkfruit in Watermelons – All About Plant Molecular Farming with Matt DiLeo, Vice President of R&D at Elo Life
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Matt DiLeo, VP of R&D at LO Life Systems, discusses his journey in plant biotechnology, the importance of plant pathology, and t...
Dig In: What Keeps the Flavor Industry Up at Night with Alex Wendling, CEO of Custom Flavors
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Adam and Alex Wendling delve into the intricacies of the flavor industry, exploring Alex's journey into flavor development, the ...
Telling Bizarre Stories Through Food and Immersive Exploration with Andrew Zimmern, TV host of Wild Game
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Adam Yee has he chats with Andrew Zimmern about his career, advice on trying new food and about his new show, Wild Game! Adam then talks about...
Dig In: Peas and Tariffs a History with Nicole Atchison, CEO of PURIS Holdings
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Atchison, CEO of Puris Holdings, shares her journey in the food industry, focusing on the evolution of Puris from a seed breeding company to a ...
Living a Life of Action and Good with Nick Cooney, Managing Partner of LeverVC and Author of What We Don't Do
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Cooney shares his journey from a journalism major to becoming a managing partner at Lever VC, discussing his diverse career in nonprofit work foc...
Dig In: How to Approve Cultivated Fat with Saam Shahrokhi, CTO of Mission Barns
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saam Shahrokhi, CTO of Mission Barns, discusses the seven-year journey of creating cultivated fat products, particularly focusing on the challenges an...
How This CPG Company Uses AI to Make Food Products with Chaz Flexman, CEO and Cofounder at Starday Foods
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Chaz Flexman, CEO and co-founder of Starday Foods, discusses the innovative use of AI technology in food product development, hi...
Dig In: A Sensory Professor's Dream Lab with Dr. Amy Lammert, Professor at Cal Poly
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Amy Lammert discusses her journey in the field of food science, focusing on sensory science and product development. She highlights the challenges...
Why John Madden's Grandson Did Food Science with Jack Madden, Graduate Student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Jack Madden shares his journey from being a graduate student at Cal Poly to discovering his passion for food science. H...
Dig In: Common Commercialization Pitfalls with Jamie Valenti-Jordan, Food Program Manager (among other things)
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Valenti-Jordan shares his extensive experience in the food industry, discussing his journey from working in large corporations to founding his o...
From Animal Whey to Animal-Free Whey with Kyle Failla, Sales Director at Perfect Day
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam and Kyle were in the same class in college and catch up on a variety of topics including aging gracefully, the evolution of their careers in food...
Dig In: Adam Talks to His Recuiter with Richard Herbert, President of Helix Executive Recruiting
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard has been building Venture Capital backed startups since 1996. He was at the forefront of the industrial biotechnology sector beginning with A...
The Issues with Venture Capital in Food with James Richardson, Author of Ramping Your Brand
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Dr. James Richardson discusses his influential book 'Ramping Your Brand' and its impact on the food industry. He delves...
Dig In: Tips and Tricks for Expo West with Kim Shaw and Jessica Rubino from New Hope Network
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam shares his journey being an exhibitor and freeloader at Expo West/Natural Products Expo hosted by Informa/New Hope Network. In this conversation,...
Building a Personal Brand in Food Law with Mathilde Do Chi, Food Law Consultant
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Mathilde Do Chi, a food law consultant, shares her journey into the world of food law, discussing her background, the importance...
Dig In: Cold Chain, Cacao, and Tariffs, with Michelle Klieger, Agricultural Economist at Stratagerm Consulting
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dig In is a new sub-podcast where Adam Yee gets an expert to chat about something very specific. Michelle Klieger, an agricultural economist, discuss...
How We Communicate Food Science with Abbey the Food Scientist
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Abbey Thiel, a food science YouTuber and writer, shares her journey from discovering food science to creating engaging content on You...
We Are SO Back
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New music, new look, new content, new podcasts. Tune in every Thursday. Check it: Food Products FAQ Maybe Food Maybe Tech Learn more about your ad ...
Ep. 286 - [BONUS] Crisis Meets Opportunity and Launching Sobo Foods
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode of Crisis Meets Opportunity, a podcast I do every Monday WEEKLY with my friend Kai Wang. Enjoy listening about our week, current ev...
Ep. 285 - [Taiwan] How Restaurants and Foodtech can collaborate with Karen Chiu, Senior Brand and Business Development at Lypid
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Karen Chiu, Senior Brand and Business Development Manager at Lypid Food. A foodtech ingredient company that creates Phytof...
Ep. 284 -[Taiwan] A Dive into Taiwan's FoodTech Ecosystem with Evelyn Sun, Investor Manager at Foodland Ventures
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Evelyn Sun, Investment Manager at Foodland Ventures, a VC firm in Taiwan. Ok so now we’re going to see Taiwan’s view o...
Ep. 283 - [Taiwan] Insights and Lessons from a Decade in Taiwan with Mai Bach, Co-Founder of Oohchacha
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Mai Bach, Co-founder and CEO of Oochacha, one of the first vegan restaurants in Taiwan that serve raw smoothies. She’s a ...
Ep. 282 - [Japan] How Science Fiction Inspires Us with Yuki Hanyi, CEO of Integriculture, Founder of the Shojin Meat Project
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we chat with Yuki Hanyu, Founder and CEO of IntegriCulture Inc., a cellular agriculture platform company developing cell-based meat and the tec...
Ep. 281 - [Japan] How to Introduce New Food to Japan with Satoshi Umino, Founder of Sustainable Foods, Asia
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Satoshi Umino, founder of Sustainable Foods Asia, a consulting firm that helps companies enter the Japanese market. Satoshi...
Ep. 280 - [Japan] From High Tech to Food Tech with Akiko Okada, Research and Insight Specialist at SigmaXYZ
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Akiko Okada, Research and Insight Specialist at SigmaXYZ. A consulting firm in Japan. Akiko is also the main point of conta...
Ep. 279 - [South Korea] How a Diverse Ecosystem Pushes Us Forward with Jennifer Stojkovic Author of the Future of Food is Female
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Jennifer Stokjovic, author of The Future of Food Is Female, Founder of the Vegan Woman’s Summit, and VC partner at Joyful...
Ep. 278 - [South Korea] Building a Vegan Community in Korea with Helen Gi, Co-Founder of HAE Creative
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Helen Gi, Founder of HAE Creative, a mission-driven consultant agency that helps a ton of plant-based brands understand Sou...
Ep. 277 - [South Korea] From Chef to Food Tech Expert with Jimmy Sohn, Founder of TechnoPlus
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Jimmy Sohn, founder of TechnoPlus, but does a variety of other things to help bring innovative food technologies to Korea. ...
Ep. 276 - [United States] The History of Man vs Food with Adam Richman, TV Host of Food That Built America
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Adam Richman food author, expert, and culinary entrepreneur of The HISTORY Channel’s popular non-fiction series “The ...
Ep. 275 - [Cambodia] The Dynamics of the Cambodian Beer Industry with Edwin Yang, Brewmaster and Supply Chain Manager at Vattanac Brewery
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Edwin Yang, brewmaster and supply chain manager for Vattanac, a brewery in Cambodia! This interview isn’t about mental t...
Ep. 274 - [United States] Big is Not Bad But Its Fragile with Chloe Sorvino, Author of Raw Deal
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Chole Sorvino, Forbes reporter and author of the new book, Raw Deal, Hidden Corruption, Corporate Greed and The Fight for t...
Ep. 273 - [United States] Authenticity is the New Marketing with Jake Karls, Chief Rainmaker at Mid-Day Squares
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the My Food Job Rocks Podcast, a podcast where we interview experts in the food industry and learn what they do, how they got there, an...
Ep. 272 - [Malaysia] Celebrating Native Indigenous Food and Durian with Daniel Teoh, Founder of Native Discovery
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Daniel Teoh, a serial entrepreneur in Malaysia and founder of Native Discovery, a social enterprise that co-creates communi...
Ep. 271 - [Malaysia] How International Franchise Research and Development Works with Adwin Koh Hsien Win, Head of Food Innovation Technology at Pizza Hut
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Adwin Koh Hsin Win, Head of Food Innovation and Technology at Pizza Hut in Malaysia! So a global company like pizza hut ne...
Ep. 270 - [Malaysia] The Difference Between American and Malaysian Food Companies with Alyssa Eng, Innovation and Improvement Executive at Qra
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Alyssa Eng, Innovation and Improvement Executive at Qra, a small but growing startup retail chain store in Malaysia. I met...
Ep. 269 - [Malaysia] The Struggling Reputation of Malaysian Food with Grace Huei Tan, Business Development at Oatside
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the My Food Job Rocks Podcast, a podcast where we interview experts in the food industry and learn what they do, how they got there, an...
Ep. 268 - [Malaysia] An Overview of the Malaysian Food Industry with Sew Chang Chew, Head of R&D of Hybrid Allied Dairy
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Sew Chang Chew, Head of R and D at Hybrid Dairy Alliance, a new business that focuses on dairy manufacturing. Welcome to M...
Ep. 267 - [Singapore] Serving Mushrooms in Indonesia with Widya Putra, CEO and co-founder of Meatless Kingdom
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Widya Putra, CEO, and co-founder of Meatless Kingdom. They are a company that makes delicious Indonesian CPG products using...
Ep. 266 - [United States] Communicating the History of Cultivated Meat with David Kay, Director of Communications at Upside Foods
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m so excited to have my good friend David Kay on the My Food Job Rocks podcast. David is employee number 1 at Upside Foods, which used to be call...
Ep. 265 - [Singapore] The Skills and Passion You Need for Food Tech with Durga Sathiakumar, COO of Shiok Meats
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Durgalakshmi Sathiakumar, or Durga for short. She’s the COO and first employee for Shiok Meats, one would say the most ah...
Ep. 264 - [Singapore] Utilizing All the Pieces in Singapore with Dr. Dalal AlGhawas, Program Director at Big Idea Ventures
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re interviewing Dr. Dalal AlGhawas, Director at Big Idea Ventures, a global accelerator focusing on protein technology. Well, Big Idea ventures i...
Ep. 263 - [Singapore] How to Build a Global Startup Team with Max Rye, Cofounder and Chief Strategist at TutleTree Labs
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Max Rye, co-founder and Chief Strategist at Turtle Tree Labs. Which is a precision fermentation company focusing on lactofe...
Ep. 262 - [Singapore] Traditional Seafood Insights for Cultivated Seafood Technology with Mihir Pershad, CEO and Co-founder of Umami Meats
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m interviewing Mihir Pershad, co-founder of Umami Meats, a cultivated seafood company in Singapore. Mihir has great in-depth knowledge ...
Ep. 261 - [Singapore] History Doesn't Repeat But It Rhymes with HonMun Yip, Managing Director of KICL Group and Investor
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m interviewing HonMun Yip, currently asset manager for KICL Group which manages investments but he does a lot of stuff. Mainly, he’s inves...
Ep. 260 - [Singapore] Playing with Cultivated Meat with Chef Jeff Yew, Product Development Lead at GOOD Meat
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're interviewing Chef Jeff Yew, Product Development Lead at GOOD Meat Asia in Singapore and this guy plays with cultivated meat every single day. He...
Ep. 259 - [Singapore] First Point of Contact to Understand the APAC Ecosystem with Valerie Pang, Innovation Associate at Good Food Institute, APAC
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with Valerie Pang, the Innovation Associate for the Good Food Institute Asian Pacific, shorten to GFI APAC, and is generally the first...
Ep. 258 - [Singapore] How to Bet on Long-term Innovation with Aparna Venkatesh, Collaborative Innovation Lead for Buhler
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m interviewing Aparna Venkatesh, the Collaborative Innovation lead for Southeast Asia and Oceana at Buhler where she leads collaboration on ...
Ep. 257 - [Singapore] Give Yourself a Mental Health Break with Ratna Juita, TedEx Speaker, Facilitator, and Trainer for Mental Health
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m interviewing Ratna Juita, a well-being strategist and a TEDx speaker, facilitator, and trainer based in Singapore to talk about mental hea...
Ep. 256 - [Singapore] Challenges in Food Tech with Jolene Lum, Client Development Manager at NURASA
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m interviewing Jolene Lum, client development, for Asia Sustainable Foods newly named NURASA. They are a wholly owned company of Temasek Hol...
Ep. 255 - [Singapore] From Chef to Cooking the Future of Food with Andrew Yip, Head of Future Food at Monde Nissin
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m interviewing Andrew Yip, Head of Future Food at Monde Nissin Singapore, what the heck is Monde Nissin and why are they interesting? They a...
Ep. 254 - [Singapore] A Chinese Perspective on Alternative Protein with Franklin Yao, CEO of Youkuai Group
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Franklin Yao, who is the CEO of Youkuai Group, where they make Zrou meat. For those who don’t know, it’s a kinda pun of...
Ep. 253 - [Australia] The Australian Food Industry in Action with Fiona Fleming, CEO of AIFST and Director of FJ Fleming Consulting
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona Fleming is the CEO of Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology; FAIFST and Principal, FJ Fleming Food Consulting You know, people sa...
Ep. 252 - [Australia] Investing in Alternative Proteins in Asia with Simon Newstead, Founding Partner at Better Bite Ventures
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re interviewing Simon Newstead, founding partner of Better Bite Ventures. A Venture fund that focuses specifically on Asia Pacific. Why? Yo...