The Spin Up Podcast explores the interface of science and startups. Sharing the stories of the scientists who have taken their discoveries out of the lab and into the real world by launching companies.
We’ll chat about the science being used, the problems being solved, and the steps that led to starting the company, as well as digging into developing as a leader to take these ideas to market.
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The Spin Up Podcast explores the interface of science and startups. Sharing the stories of the scientists who have taken their discoveries out of the lab and into the real world by launching companies.
We’ll chat about the science being used, the problems being solved, and the steps that led to starting the company, as well as digging into developing as a leader to take these ideas to market.
Episode 7 - Beta Bugs: Improving Genetics for Insect Farming
Scientist to CEO
34 minutes 33 seconds
3 years ago
Episode 7 - Beta Bugs: Improving Genetics for Insect Farming
Beta Bugs, founded in 2017, are genetically improving and distributing the Black Soldier Fly for the insect farming sector, ultimately aiming to double the output of a whole industry.
In this episode, Ben talks to Dr Thomas Farrugia, CEO and founder of Beta Bugs about his first taste of insects to leading an insect genetics business.
Recorded as part of the monthly Scientist to CEO event by Spin Up Science.
Scientist to CEO
The Spin Up Podcast explores the interface of science and startups. Sharing the stories of the scientists who have taken their discoveries out of the lab and into the real world by launching companies.
We’ll chat about the science being used, the problems being solved, and the steps that led to starting the company, as well as digging into developing as a leader to take these ideas to market.
