Ep. 263 - [Singapore] How to Build a Global Startup Team with Max Rye, Cofounder and Chief Strategist at TutleTree Labs

Today we’re interviewing Max Rye, co-founder and Chief Strategist at Turtle Tree Labs. Which is a precision fermentation company focusing on lactoferrin, a supermolecule in cow’s milk.

One of the most unique things about Turtle Tree is that they have hubs in Singapore, Davis California and Boston Massachusetts. I know a few companies who are taking this approach because certain areas have certain talents.

To level set, Turtle Tree has raised around $40 million dollars so you do need a lot of money to prepare for managing a global company. Though the world is changing thanks to technology and it seems like event startups can take advantage of location. Max tells us how turtle Tree manages that.

Talent is surprisingly more location dependent than you think. This is generally why despite what anyone says, the United States still produces the most talented employees in the world.

Ok enough bragging.

Max ran a software company for about 15 years before handing it off and diving into solving sustainability problems.

I found Max’s talk to be insightful and there are a plethora of inspiring insights and stories that might help you consider going into this space. You’ll learn about Max’s journey on building Turtle Tree and it shows that he is an example of the many people who are transitioning from tech to solving big and meaningful climate problems. It’s really inspiring and he’s inspired others to do so too.

Special thanks to long-time fan Vien-An Freidel for connecting me with the Turtle Tree Team I would have never gotten a chance with such a high profile interview without her.

show notes: http://myfoodjobrocks.com/263Max