In this fifth and last part of the final episode, I talk with Bryce Rogers from Episode 23 who was previously a Project Engineer at Edge Foods. He discusses how he moved away from alternative proteins and eventually got back into the industry working at Simulate as well as he provides excellent suggestions for jobseekers.

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In this fourth part of the final episode I talk with Erin Zhang from Episode 8 who was previously a Business Development Executive at Green Monday. She explains how she has eventually found her way through numerous roles to become the Global Corporate Relations Specialist for Mercy For Animals, a role she feels really suits her. She also offers advice and encouragement for young professionals trying to find their way in the world.

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In this third part of the final episode, I talk with Julia Martin from Episode 4 who was previously a Food Scientist at Hoxton Farms. She elaborates on how her interest in science and protein diversification lead her to the position she has now at 3Keel and she advocates for debunking of the misinformation in the alternative protein industry.

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In this second part of the final episode, I talk with Sophia Retchin from Episode 3 who interned at multiple alternative protein organizations. She tells about her transition from interning to after graduating, starting work at Redefine Meat in Israel and how her internships prepared her for her role now.

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In this first part of the final episode, I talk with Andrew Sayles from Episode 1 who was previously a Business Operations Manager at Mission Barns. He shares his journey to starting his own company, Livestock Labs, and what lessons he has learned through that experience.

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Marina Schmidt is a Climate Educator and Founder of the impact media outlet Ɍ2Ǥ MEDIA, an in-depth content studio specializing in agriculture and food sustainability. Her flagship podcast, Red To Green, is ranked in the top 5% globally and has a loyal listenership in over 160 countries. It is obligatory onboarding material for new hires at several VCs and startups and is deemed 'excellent' by MIT. Marina is also the voice and Editor-in-Chief of a new future food podcast funded by the Bavarian Ministry of Agriculture and Nutrition. With over nine years of marketing and strategic communications experience, she serves on the jury for Impact Hub and as an advisor to future food scale-up Formo. Her advice is to set aside a budget for professional development.

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Sofia Katzin has been working as the Research Development Quality Assurance Manager for Arvela, a black soldier fly producer in Australia. She is passionate about sustainable solutions for the protein industry and waste management sector. Sofia has developed processes, researched roadmaps, managed internal quality programs, and led small teams of scientists and operators. She has expertise in insect nutrition, diet formulation, and breeding performance so if other businesses are looking to improve their processes, she is the person to contact. Sofia’s advice is to pursue your passion.

Links discussed in the episode:
Insects to Feed the World (IFW) conference in Singapore
Arvela’s job board

Other insect protein resources:
Benefits of black soldier fly larvae
Do insects feel pain?
Potential insect farming jobs

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