Leaders on a Mission
Discussions with leaders with a clear mission of creating a healthier world in today’s most innovative startups across FoodTech, AgTech (Agritech), Synbio, Sustainability, Climate Tech, and Clean Tech. Learn more about precision fermentation, cellular agriculture, alternative proteins, crop protection, biologicals, protein expression systems, carbon capture, plant health, precision agriculture, bioinformatics, human nutrition and what it takes to successfully scale your business in this budding sector.
Leaders on a Mission
Is There Such a Thing as Ethical Sustainable Leather?
Qorium is revolutionizing the leather industry with lab-grown, animal-free leather that's sustainable, cruelty-free, and set to reshape the future of fashion.
In this episode, Michael Newton, CEO of Qorium, takes us on an exciting journey through the groundbreaking world of sustainable leather.
He explains how Qorium pioneered the creation of real leather without harming animals, using innovative technology and synthetic biology.
From tackling the environmental issues caused by the traditional leather production process to exploring the immense market potential of animal-free leather, Michael dives deep into the future of fashion.
He also explains the potential of Qorium’s innovative product to change industries like fashion while maintaining the quality and luxury associated with traditional leather.
Leather and sustainability can be one! If you're curious about innovation, sustainability, and how artificial leather could make a difference, this episode will give you a great insight into these topics.
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Get an exclusive insight into how these leaders started up, their journey and how their cutting edge products will make a real impact.
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00:00 Intro
00:29 Michael Newton and Qorium's sustainable leather innovation
01:20 The difference between vegan leather and Qorium’s approach
02:17 Michael Newton’s journey to becoming CEO of Qorium
05:31 Leather industry’s environmental challenges and supply chain issues
08:35 Leather market size and global trade of leather
09:51 Innovation in the leather industry and Qorium’s progress
12:04 Synthetic biology and cellular agriculture in manmade leather
15:26 Regulatory differences between food and leather industries
16:49 The role of science and technology in ethical leather
19:46 Commercialization challenges and consumer excitement
24:27 A global team and European business environment
28:16 Fundraising and the investment landscape
32:37 The biggest challenge in the transition from Nike to Qorium
Useful links:
Qorium’s website: https://www.qorium.com/
Qorium’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qorium/
Michael Newton’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelanewton/
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/