In this episode of “No Free Lunch,” host Greg Stewart interviewed Ethan Hunter, CEO and co-founder of Immobazyme a start-up biotech company in South Africa’s Western Cape Region. The discussion highlights the company’s journey from its initial focus on cellular agriculture to its strategic pivot towards the cosmetics industry, and pharmaceutical products, leveraging precision fermentation technology.
Ethan shares insights into the challenges and successes of navigating the biotech landscape in Africa, including securing significant funding and partnerships with major players like L’Oreal, that has opened doors for further expansion for the start-up.
