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Listen "Phyx44 & the happy cow: the recombinant milk based protein alternative for a sustainable future"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode Ideaspring Capital's founder Naganand talks with Bharath Bakkaraju, the founder of Phyx44, a company manufacturing recombinant protein. They are a deep tech company that is figuring out the alternative to milk and the emission caused by dairy cattle. The numbers are stark and you have to listen to this conversation to understand why companies like Phyx44 are the future in mankind's evolution to consuming protein from a lab and reducing emissions in the form of methane from cattle.00:00 - Introduction to Phyx44.01:00 - Bharath's background, recombinant protein and Phyx44.03:55 - Cattle, emissions and the problem statement 08:00 - Whey protein and sugar, making the replacement a reality.10:00 - Folding molecules that can ensure a sweet taste.11:29 - India has to manage its sugar obsession carefully.13:00 - Getting Phyx44 growing and making its prototype work.15:20 - What is the way to beat sugar based protein?Support the showThanks for Listening! Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or Find us on YouTube
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