Biofuels: Heroes or Villains?

In this episode, Gabi talks to John Waite, Co-founder and CEO of Phycobloom - a biotech startup that uses synthetic biology to create strains of algae that can convert carbon dioxide into sustainable fuels cheaply and easily.

Gabi and John look at the future of biofuels, why engineering algae is incredibly exciting but also challenging, and where Phycobloom sits alongside the other ways to decarbonise the aerospace industry like electric and hydrogen aircraft. We also hear how John and his co-founder, Ian Hu, first met at Entrepreneur First and some of the biggest learnings from their startup journey so far.

Learn more about Phycobloom, their technology, and the team on their website (www.phycobloom.com) and follow them on Twitter (@phycobloom) to stay up-to-date with their work.

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