Episode Description:

This week on "Grow Everything," the hosts delve into the world of synthetic biology with guest John Cumbers, a tech background professional and entrepreneur with a passion for starting a biotech company. John hails from England and is married to a Malaysian. During the show, the team discusses the exciting possibilities of engineering bacteria for various applications, such as cleaning teeth without the need for traditional dental hygiene practices, and revenue models that leverage subscription-based models. They also touch on the crucial role of innovation in the field and the impact of monopolies on progress. The episode concludes with a viewing of "Synthetic Biology," a 2-minute video by Vasil Hnatiuk that provides a vivid depiction of the limitless potential of the field. Join the "Grow Everything" team for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of synthetic biology.

Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder an 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?

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Topics Covered:

- 00:00 - Engineering A Better Smile

- 00:30 - Introduction To Grow Everything

- 05:02 - Reflections on Ten Years of Biotech Conferences

- 07:35 - The Inspiring Story Behind the Birth of SynBioBeta

- 10:19 - The Intersection of Genes, Proteins, and Biotech

- 14:15 - The Battle for Ethical Fashion

- 17:35 - Can $250 Million Make Engineering Easier and More Accessible?

- 19:41 - Discovering the Power of Digital Buddhism

- 22:17 - The Human Instinct to Create and Innovate

- 26:24 - Breaking the Chains of Monopolies

- 28:45 - Exploring the Potential for Consumer Goods, Food, and Healthcare

- 32:44 - Startups on the Global Stage

- 35:30 - Exploring the Possibilities of Distributed Science and Synthetic Biology

- 38:38 -  A Look at the Progress and Challenges of Synthetic Biology

- 42:52 - A Triumph of Diversity

- 44:37 - Diversity in Science

Episode Links:

- John's LinkedIn

- SynBioBeta

- What's Your Bio Strategy?

- Unnatural Selection on Netflix

- The Network State book

- Video: Synthetic Biology: a vision of the future

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Music by: Nihilore

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