In this episode of the StartupSac Podcast, host JDM, aka Josh David Miller, welcomes Paul Shapiro, CEO of the Better Meat Co., a pioneering food technology startup focused on sustainable protein solutions. Based in West Sacramento, the company specializes in mycelial fermentation to produce nutritious, whole-food meat alternatives from microbial fungi. Paul discusses the technology behind these innovations, emphasizing their potential to drastically reduce the environmental impacts associated with traditional meat production, such as deforestation and water use. He also shares his journey from animal welfare advocacy to leading a tech startup aimed at transforming our protein sources. The conversation delves into the broader implications of food technology for entrepreneurship and the planet's future.
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