Maurizio Montalti is Chief Mycelium Officer, Chairman, and co-Founder of SQIM, a company employing fungal mycelium as its engineering and manufacturing platform.

The biomimicry podcast delves into the practice using natural forms and systems to create better designs for people and the planet.

Biotechnology company Modern Synthesis have developed a biomaterial from bacterial fermentation that can be used to create a low-carbon alternative to traditional clothing fabrics.

“Wouldn't it be amazing if you went into Nike Town and the same pair of shoes or the same style [but]each pair was different because it had been grown and was not the result of a plastic, you know, a plastic polymer or an animal that had been so heavily finished that they all look the same."

On this episode of the Grow Everything Biotech Podcast, hosts Karl and Erum were joined by Charles Dimmler of Checkerspot to discuss sustainable materials created using microbes.

“I hate the word luxury. I think we should replace it with the search for excellence and quality,” shares Patrick Thomas, industry legend, previous CEO of Hermès, and MycoWorks’ board member.