50. David Heller (C16 Biosciences) on biomanufacturing and palm oil alternatives

06/02/2025 53 min

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Episode Synopsis

David Heller of C16 Biosciences speaks about biomanufacturing technology and products and business strategy. Adam Lawrence co-hosts.
OUTLINE

(00:00) Introduction
(00:32) Career path
(03:13) Origin of C16 Biosciences
(07:12) Palm oil agriculture
(10:06) C16 Bio’s core technology
(11:14) IP strategy
(16:22) Products
(18:50) Competitors
(21:02) Value ecosystem 
(24:05) Positioning 
(25:32) Criticisms of precision fermentation 
(28:56) Technoeconomics and cost drivers
(33:25) Resources and inputs
(35:27) Capital costs
(38:31) Challenges
(41:29) GMO
(42:15) Regulatory landscape
(45:08) Risks
(51:17) Vision

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