David Heller of C16 Biosciences speaks about biomanufacturing technology and products and business strategy. Adam Lawrence co-hosts.
OUTLINE
- (00:00) Introduction
- (00:32) Career path
- (03:13) Origin of C16 Biosciences
- (07:12) Palm oil agriculture
- (10:06) C16 Bio’s core technology
- (11:14) IP strategy
- (16:22) Products
- (18:50) Competitors
- (21:02) Value ecosystem
- (24:05) Positioning
- (25:32) Criticisms of precision fermentation
- (28:56) Technoeconomics and cost drivers
- (33:25) Resources and inputs
- (35:27) Capital costs
- (38:31) Challenges
- (41:29) GMO
- (42:15) Regulatory landscape
- (45:08) Risks
- (51:17) Vision