In this episode, we sit down with Eugénie Pezé-Heidsieck, co-founder and CTO of Nūmi, the groundbreaking biotech startup transforming infant nutrition with in vitro breast milk. In this episode, Eugénie shares her entrepreneurial journey, the science behind Nūmi’s mission to provide a healthier alternative to traditional formula, and the unique challenges of leading a biotech company as a female founder balancing motherhood and innovation. The conversation explores the importance of support systems, self-care, and the drive to disrupt the industry for the better.

Nūmi’s pioneering work has recently earned major international recognition, including winning the prestigious €100,000 Grand Prize at the 2025 Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge and being featured in Forbes France’s 30 Under 30 list. Their cell-based breast milk technology is setting new standards in infant nutrition, with plans to launch in the US and reshape the future of early childhood health.