What if the key to transforming the global protein system lies in technology we've had for decades?Stephan van Sint Fiet, CEO of Vivici, reveals how industrial biotech is stepping off the lab bench and onto supermarket shelves — using precision fermentation to create dairy proteins ready for scale.In this episode, we unpack Vivici’s strategic focus on high-value proteins like beta-lactoglobulin, their approach to reaching cost parity, and why trust, transparency, and taste are critical for mainstream adoption.Learn how a tried-and-tested biotech playbook is helping rewrite the rules of sustainable food production. Tune in to hear how decades-old biotech is poised to reshape the way the world consumes protein.---Hey Climate Tech enthusiasts! Searching for new podcasts on sustainability? Check out the Leaders on a Mission podcast, where I interview climate tech leaders who are shaking up the industry and bringing us the next big thing in sustainable solutions. Join me for a deep dive into the future of green innovation exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between of pioneering new technologies.Get an exclusive insight into how these leaders started up their journey, and how their cutting edge products will make a real impact. Tune in on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadersonamissionNet0Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o41ubdkzChAzD9C53xH82Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaders-on-a-mission/id1532211726…to listen to the latest episodes!1:06 — Why biotech drew Stephan in  2:47 — The protein demand crisis  7:01 — Why Vivici chose dairy  9:14 — Tackling the scale-up challenge  14:01 — The power of beta-lactoglobulin  17:24 — Competing with cheap proteins  20:47 — Key milestones to date  30:39 — “We’re not reinventing this”  34:21 — Cracking consumer adoptionUseful links: Vivici website: https://www.vivici.com            Vivici’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/viviciprotein/  Stephan van Sint Fiet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanvansintfiet/Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/Simon Leich’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/

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