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ENCUENTROS DE DISEÑOEP 4 TEMP 11 Moda Circular y Tecnología TextilEn nuestro cuarto episodio de la temporada once tenemos como invitada a Laura Mejía Ocampo, Masters of Arts in Fashion and Textiles Innovation and New Applications, Heriot Watt University School of Textiles and Design. Escocia, Reino Unido (Magíster en Innovación en Moda y Textiles y Nuevas Aplicaciones, Escuela de Textiles y Diseño). Diseñadora de Moda de la Fundación Universitaria del Area Andina. Siempre le ha interesado el lenguaje interdisciplinar de la moda, es por esto que su trabajo y las clases que imparte apelan al constante diálogo entre algún campo del sistema...2025-04-1038 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 22: Visions of Mycelium Interior Design with Paragone Agency“We show that mycelium is not only about crafted things that stay at the artistic level but can be driven into design pieces that are beautiful and very much usable.”We spoke with Guillaume de Saint Lager, founder of design agency Paragone, about introducing audiences around the world to the creative possibilities of Reishi™ Fine Mycelium™ for functional and distinctive interior design objects. Paragone partnered with MycoWorks to present 'Mycelium Muse' – an exhibition that brought together seven talented French women artists & designers who each crafted their own distinct vision of Reishi™ for interior design.MycoWorks Talks is a s...2025-03-1425 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 21: Stéphane Carcy Envisions Other Futures through Art & Fashion“It’s crucial today to embrace new materials like Reishi that open a door to new ways of wearing and living.” We spoke with Stéphane Carcy, founder of Carcy Magazine, about the spark of creativity ignited in him by our mycelium materials, and all of the art, design, and creative community-building that came from this special, mulitifaceted collaboration between Carcy and Reishi™.MycoWorks Talks is a space to feed your wonder and curiosity for a new class of materials. Xevi Gallego, our VP of Brand & Marketing, hosts talks with people in the MycoWorks universe, taking you...2025-01-3027 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 20: Inside the Populus Hotel - A Design Journey with Heather Wildman“The art of subtlety and thoughtfulness” distinguishes the work of Wildman Chalmers Design. Principal and design director Heather Wildman speaks to us about the firm’s incorporation of Reishi™ in the interior design of the newly-opened Populus, the first carbon-positive hotel in the United States. Join us for an in-depth conversation on the design decisions that shaped this uniquely “biophilic” experience of hospitality in Denver.MycoWorks Talks is a space to feed your wonder and curiosity for a new class of materials. Xevi Gallego, our VP of Brand & Marketing, hosts talks with people in the MycoWorks universe, taking you o...2024-10-1420 min
FOUR BENT CORNERS - THE CORNERGrowing Leather from Mushrooms? How MycoWorks is Revolutionizing Design | In This Corner PodcastMycoWorks is not your average mushroom. In this Corner podcast Sarina sits down with Xevi Gallego, creative director, about this trailblazing company and how they are redefining the design industry by growing leather.
MycoWorks specializes in creating sustainable leather using mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. They share insights on how their proprietary technology, Fine Mycelium™, produces materials that are not only environmentally friendly but also meet the high-performance standards of traditional leather—and perhaps even surpasses them. We also discuss the potential applications of these materials in fashion, automotive, and other industries. It’s an inspiring conversation on the fu...2024-10-1047 min
The Smart 7The Sunday 7 - New York’s Rats go on the Pill, the UK says goodbye to Coal Power, How to untangle your content from Meta’s AI, and it’s Tarantula Mating season in ColoradoThe Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week...With over 16 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and the Sunday 7 won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal Podcast Awards If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...Today's episode includes the following guests:Guests Baroness Worthington - Envir...2024-10-0617 min
Doctors Take the MicFungus and biodiversityFungi are incredibly versatile organisms, ranging from microscopic spores to massive mycelial networks. An astonishing discovery at the Chernobyl reactor revealed that the black fungus Cryptococcus neoformans thrives in radioactive environments due to its melanin content, which allows it to absorb radiation and convert it into chemical energy. This property is being explored for potential use in protecting astronauts from space radiation. Fungi's adaptability extends to their role in decomposition and synthesis, using enzymes to break down materials like wood and straw into useful components. This has spurred the development of sustainable products, such as fungus-based bike helmets, clothing...2024-08-2706 min
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)The Breakthrough Leader - COO MycoWorks, Doug HardestyThe Breakthrough LeaderDoug Hardesty, COO at MycoWorks, shares where leaders can consistently source the best ideas for their teams and companies.You'll hear the story behind his strong track record of success and innovation, leading a biotech company that is growing an incredible new category of materials from mycelium–the root structure of MUSHROOMS!Leadership can be isolating and you may find your main source ideas coming from the WSJ, NYT, or needing to be “packaged nicely” in a PowerPoint......but this turns out to be very limiting over time and ca...2024-08-0523 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 19: Pi AI Explores the Wonders of Biotech & MyceliumWe're back! In this unusual episode, we sit down with a different kind of guest...artificial intelligence. Join us as we chat with Pi AI about the amazing properties of mycelium, its role in the ecosystem, and the innovative ways it is being used in fields such as biotechnology. Whether you're a mycology enthusiast or simply curious about the cutting-edge of biotechnology, you won't want to miss this enlightening conversation.0:03:00 Discussing AI's role in transforming biotech and medicine0:05:00 Explaining biotech to a 5 year old 0:07:30 Incidence of the word "mycelium" in modern cu...2024-06-1415 min
Bad at SportsBad at Sports Episode 866: Sharon Louden and Vinson Valega!Live for WY! The return of art world mega force Sharon Louden and music empresario Vinson Valega! We talk Sustaining your Creative Life and the Institute for it! Always working to better your artistic life! Get your Art World hustle on. Asia Freeman/Bunnell Arts Center (Homer, AK): https://www.bunnellarts.org/ Andreana Donahue/Arts of Life (Chicago): https://artsoflife.org/about/ Ruby Lerner: www.rubylerner.com (AMAZING WEBSITE/RESOURCE) Ray Johnson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Johnson Evan Penny: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan_Penny Phi...2024-03-2258 min
Next Up ChicagoE10 - Madison Burger - Bacterial "Vegan" Leather and the Future of FashionAfter a long hiatus we have Madison Burger on the show to discuss her work researching and cultivating bacterial leather. We talk about how she got into the field, the newest trends in leather alternatives, her work with Plant Chicago, and her work with Chitown Bio. It's a super informational episode and Madison provides a nuanced and highly informed take on the alternative leather industry.Chapters: 0:00 - Introducing Madison1:47 - Welcoming Madison6:08 - Fun Facts on the Leather Industry11:21 - Alternative Leather Durability14:23 - Discussing MycoWorks16:54 - Pinatex17:54...2024-02-211h 10
MycoWorks LIFETalk 18: From Garage to Commercial Scale with COO Doug HardestyIn this captivating episode, Doug Hardesty, the Chief Operating Officer of MycoWorks, discusses drawing on his extensive manufacturing experience to establish the diverse team, systems, and processes necessary to transition Fine Mycelium™ from a small garage in San Francisco to opening the world's first commercial-scale mycelium production plant in Union, South Carolina. 0:03:00 - Scaling up from a garage in SF, CA -> pilot plant in Emeryville, CA-> commercial-scale plant in Union, SC0:11:09 - Doug's reaction to first seeing Reishi0:13:39 - Why people take career steps back to join MycoWorks0:15:19 - Building a p...2024-02-1430 min
Grow Everything Biotech Podcast61. Living in a Material World: Karl at Biofabricate 2024Episode Description:
Karl and Erum explore the pioneering world of biomaterials through the lens of the Biofabricate 2024 conference. Karl shares his insights from a decade of witnessing the growth and evolution of this sector, emphasizing the significant environmental impact of the fashion industry and the transformative potential of biotech solutions. As the duo discusses the conference's highlights, we encounter groundbreaking innovations in sustainable fashion, personal care, and beauty. The episode paints a vivid picture of the future where biotech redefines material science, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional practices. This eye-opening discussion not only highlights the technological advancements...2024-01-2636 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 17: The Luxury of Natural Materials with Mehera Blum“Sustainability means to me being authentic to our hearts and who we are.” Mehera Blum is the founder and creative director of Blumera, a company that designs exquisite, uplifting collections created with intention using natural sustainable materials and loved by celebrities like Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. We recently collaborated with Mehera to create the Poppies Octagon Wood Clutch made with Reishi™: a unique, hand-carved addition to Blumera’s popular line of wood clutches that features a perfectly fitted hexagonal Reishi™ bag. In this episode, Mehera sits down with Xevi to speak about this collaborative project, her journey to reimagine th...2023-10-2119 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 16: Ten Years of MycoWorks with Sophia WangThis fall, MycoWorks is celebrating its ten-year anniversary, and to mark the occasion, we invited Sophia Wang, MycoWorks co-founder and Chief of Culture, back to the studio for a recap and a look forward.In this episode:1:10 – Collaborating with Phil Ross and learning about everything mycelium can do3:00 – What Sophia today would tell herself over 15 years ago4:00 – Attending IndieBio as a young entrepreneur7:25 – Writing a first set of company values as a young team15:45 – Leadership and mentorship from MycoWorks COO, Doug Hardesty18:00 – What does “more Sophia” mean?23:45 – Her first consumer experienc...2023-09-1932 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 15: Scaling the Unknown with Maud Ohler“In the lab, we like to say that our mycelium is a bit capricious; it has its own temper,” says Maud Ohler, Vice President of Technology Development at MycoWorks and fermentation scientist. Maud’s work with mycelium traces back to about 15 years ago when she first heard the word mycelium in a biology class focused on tree/root symbiosis and mycorrhizae, the symbiotic association between roots and fungus. She now finds herself working intimately with mycelium in the MycoWorks tech dev lab on a daily basis. Listen to this episode to hear about Maud’s career in fermentation and biology...2023-07-2821 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 14: Why Mycelium? with CEO Matt Scullin“Biology is the new frontier. It’s still the great unknown,” shares Matt Scullin, materials scientist and MycoWorks CEO. In this episode, Matt dives into the enormous opportunity in the materials industry, how mycelium is a uniquely positioned organism to unlock this new frontier, and the challenges of scaling up our technology as we build the new plant in South Carolina. In this episode:2:00 - Why mycelium?9:10 - Biology and brand new tools - a combination of science and creativity17:40 - Fine tuning our product and technology 29:40 - Hermès as the north star- "the partner that has h...2023-06-0837 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 13: Luxury as Excellence with Patrick Thomas“I hate the word luxury. I think we should replace it with the search for excellence and quality,” shares Patrick Thomas, industry legend, previous CEO of Hermès, and MycoWorks’ board member. In this episode, Patrick shares what true luxury is for him, how connected luxury is to sustainability, and his thoughts on the future of alternative materials and Reishi™ for the luxury industry. In this episode:1:30 Becoming the CEO of Hermès: “An encounter”5:00 The definition of true luxury8:10 Luxury and sustainability10:00 Alternative materials, Reishi™ and the future of the luxury world 19:20 Anecdote from the luxury world: The...2023-05-1926 min
Gold Pill PodcastPrimadonnas of the Gutter Podcast episode 19: close encounters of the third phylumDRAFT 5/3
Please enjoy as they discuss:
Would you get buried in a mushroom suit like Luke Perry?
https://www.bbc.com/news/48140812
Stella McCartney shows off the world's first clothes made from mushroom leather
https://www.engadget.com/stella-mccartney-bolt-threads-mylo-unleather-mushrooms-sustainability-environment-high-fashion-150054154.html
These Mushrooms Are Not for Eating
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/24/realestate/mushroom-home-decor.html
You Aren’t Tripping: Fungi Are Taking Over Fashion
https://www.vogue.com/article/fungi-mushrooms-fashion-inspiration-mycelium
2023 Mushroom Burial Suit for Green Burial
https://funeralfunds.com/mushroom-burial-suit-for-green-burial/
Rob Lowe and Joe Rogan Discuss Psychedelic Experiences
https://youtu.be/51QnLc9Bb2k
Pedro Pascal Still Loves Mushrooms Despite Starring in Th...2023-05-111h 42
通勤學英語 15Mins Today每日英語跟讀 Ep.K565: 蘑菇是建築和時尚產業的永續解決方案歡迎留言告訴我們你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cl81kivnk00dn01wffhwxdg2s/comments 每日英語跟讀 Ep.K565: Mushroom:The Sustainable Solution for Construction and Fashion Industries Mushrooms are gaining popularity not only as a food source and a potential treatment for depression, but also for their mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Companies like Biohm in London and MycoWorks in San Francisco are utilizing mycelium to create sustainable alternatives in the construction and fashion industries. 蘑菇不僅作為食物來源和可能的抗抑鬱治療方法而變得越來越受歡迎，它們的菌絲體（蘑菇的根部結構）也隨之受到關注。倫敦的Biohm和舊金山的MycoWorks等公司正利用菌絲體在建築和時尚產業中創造可永續發展的替代材料。 Biohm grows mycelium on a large scale using food waste and sawdust to create insulation panels as a natural solution to the environmental challenges posed by the construction industry. The harvested mycelium is dried and compressed into panels that are safe, compostable, and pH neutral, with the ability to fertilize soil. Biohm is...2023-05-0404 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 12: Innovative New Materials in Furniture Design: CEO Roset SAS Antoine Roset"It feels new; I've never felt something like this before. It's totally different," wondered Antoine Roset, CEO of Roset SAS, when he felt a sheet of Reishi™ for the first time. In this episode, Antoine shares the importance of design and durability for the high-end French furniture manufacturer Ligne Roset, his thoughts on new materials, what sustainability means to him, and why this fifth-generational company decided to work with Reishi™. In this episode:3:30 Ligne Roset's motivation to partner with MycoWorks 6:25 New materials and the furniture industry 7:05 Innovation, design, and sustainability12:00 Reishi™: A new category of material 14:30 "Luxury is...2023-04-2124 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 11: From Fashion to Regenerative Agriculture with Elettra Wiedemann"You only have one chance to make a first impression, so it better be great," shares Elettra Wiedemann, fashion icon, food writer, and Executive Director of Mama Farm, about her learnings from a successful career in the fashion industry. In this episode, Elettra shares her long-life passion for environmentalism and food, why she changed Fashion Weeks to farms and her story with MycoWorks. In this episode:• Elettra’s story with MycoWorks and friendship with Matt• A plate of oatmeal: her path to understanding biomedicine, biotechnology, and bio society• From fashion to agriculture: “it’s a very long...2023-03-2924 min
南方家園小客廳EP128 與自然共存—對話作為一種藝術表現的形式，藝術如何介入生態議題｜不同的物種能找到共生的方式 ft.藝術家周靈芝前一集藝術家周靈芝老師在談藝術如何介入環境與生態的二個案例，大家是否聽得津津有味？ 這集，周靈芝老師談她在南方家園出版的二本著作：《生態永續的藝術想像和實踐》、《對話之後：一個生態藝術行動的探索》的創作始末。 這二本書都是因一場藝術論壇而起：「蚵貝地景藝術論壇」。 緣於周靈芝老師在2007年參與了策展人吳瑪悧老師在嘉義縣的「北回歸線環境藝術行動」，該行動自2006開始，藝術家陸續參與並進駐當地社區，並在2008年舉辦「蚵貝地景藝術論壇」。當時，與會的英國藝術家大衛黑利一席話，對現場參與者如醍醐灌頂，他說：「…在目前全球暖化與海水上升之下，未來30年這裡會發生什麼變化？如果我們不去正視我們正在面臨的問題和危機，30年後，也許這個地方就會被海水淹沒。」 多年過去，在極端氣候下，當初的探問，依舊存在。 該如何重建人與環境的一個新關係？ §§補充： ◆美國：菇類（菌類）研究者#Philip Ross 公司：#MycoWorks https://vimeo.com/799665702?fbclid=IwAR3ESDTOXupP5Ox6R1ei11nTEyYSxnnySdX0qyPGA1k-MzKkioim51rlIzE https://ecoartspace.org/event-5127486?fbclid=IwAR1vcZC37tW6azQcCT9gez-pCiAohUFkComGG6Fe8qKqL-las66kP5G8U7k ◆印度： ICE STUPA 冰塔 Sonam Wangchuk https://www.facebook.com/seeuseemetw/posts/pfbid0QMy36aFdja2eALhanDvnr7xZL6wQvmYewpAy3kzYA7BpDLgX9f4kN4a4foRVVC75l 📚延伸閱讀 《生態永續的藝術想像和實踐》https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010568457?sloc=main 《對話之後：一個生態藝術行動的探索》https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010766183?sloc=main 《三千分之一的森林：微觀苔蘚，找回我們曾與自然共享的語言》https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010861797?sloc=main 📚延伸閱讀 🗯盪－吳瑪悧個展🗯 展覽時間｜03.11-07.02 展覽地點｜高雄市美術館104-105展覽室 展覽資訊｜https://bit.ly/3mzTMej 🗯電影：守護黑面琵鷺🗯 梁皆得×林強×吳念真 3月24日上映 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l87-1n9lfkE 🎵音樂使用 Breath Of Freedom by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6434-breath-of-freedom License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/ckih360qw5fii0826otr104sx/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting2023-03-1534 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 10: "The Last of Us" with MycoWorks Mycologists"Are we threatened by fungi?" "Are guns the best way to kill mycelia?" "How will The Last of Us end?" These are just a few questions we asked two of our in-house mycologists at MycoWorks; Sachin Jain, principal scientist and mycologist, and Phil McGaughy, artist, research assistant and mycologist. In this episode, we discuss the HBO show, what's fiction and what's reality, the role of fungi in the mainstream, and how human perception of fungi has shifted over time. In this episode:1:30 - From Paul Stamets to a champiñon farm at home. 6:40 - Are fungi a t...2023-03-0827 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 09: From Design to Innovation with Wei-En Chang“The horizon is just limitless,” shares Wei-En Chang, MycoWorks Sr Director of Business Development, about the potential of our Fine Mycelium™ platform. In this episode, Wei-En shares his path from design to innovation, his deep passion for skateboarding, his previous career as an art director, shoe designer, and business owner, and how all that experience translates to the value he brings to MycoWorks today. In this episode:03:30 – Conscious consumerism is driving innovation05:00 – Full traceability: “We can trace our material all the way back to the spore” 07:30 – “From design to innovation” 15:00 – MycoWorks relationship with brands: interactive, creative, and collaborative partner...2023-02-2229 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 08: Unleashing Natural Beauty: An Ode to Skin with Daniel Martin"I respect the skin through my work," shares Daniel Martin, NYC-based celebrity makeup artist, and beauty trendsetter, when asked about his approach to beauty. In this episode, Daniel shares his background as a makeup artist, his experience working with celebrities, how dirty the beauty industry can be, and what brought him and MycoWorks together to create The Brushroll. In this episode:5:00 From art history to makeup: Daniel's career as a makeup artist9:30 His approach to makeup is about enhancing natural beauty 11:00 How can we make a more sustainable beauty industry?14:00 Our story together: "We took the ti...2023-01-1924 min
FUTUREVVORLD: Progress Over PerfectionMycoWorks Is Solving Industry Problems With Mycelium MaterialsMycoWorks is a biotechnology company that specializes in the creation of mycelium-based materials. If you’ve visited the digital pages of FUTUREVVORD at all over the past two years, you’ve likely read about a mushroom leather product–a coat, a bag, or a pair of sneakers. “Mushroom leather,” however, is a bit of an oversimplification; it’s more accurately a mycelium-based material. Mycelium is the underground, root-like structure of mushrooms that lives and feeds off of other organic matter. Under the right, lab-controlled conditions, mycelium can be grown into sheets that can mimic the look, feel and...2022-12-2159 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 07: Spotted! Actress Daniella Pineda Wearing Made with Reishi™.“Is this textile alive?” wondered Daniella Pineda, actress, comedian, and writer, when she heard about Reishi™ for the first time. In this episode, Daniella shares her interest in sustainable materials, her career as an actress, and her childhood growing up in her hometown, Oakland, California. Learn more about MycoWorks: https://www.mycoworks.comGet closer to Reishi™: https://www.madewithreishi.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycoworksTwitter: https://twitter.com/MycoWorksIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mycoworks2022-12-2019 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 06: LIVE from Paris! with Allen St. Founder Thibault Schockert“We’re sold out!” shares Thibault Schockert, CEO of CdV and founder of Allen St., after less than a week of launching the Allen St. x Made with Reishi™ collection. In this episode, Thibault shares his expertise in fabricating leather goods for the leading French luxury houses, his interest and experience with leather alternatives, and his excitement for Reishi™ as a new material with unique capabilities and exciting possibilities. Learn more about MycoWorks: https://www.mycoworks.comGet closer to Reishi™: https://www.madewithreishi.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycoworksTwitter: h...2022-12-1014 min
This Week in StartupsAsk Jason: investing in similar startups, pitch deck tips + MycoWorks Co-Founder Sophia Wang | E1630First up, Jason answers some founder questions! (1:46) Then, MycoWorks Co-Founder Sophia Wang joins for this week's edition of The Next Unicorns! (10:12)
(0:00) Molly tees up today's segments!
(1:46) Ask Jason! What happens if a VC finds a great startup/founder to invest in, but they've already invested in a similar business
(4:31) Ask Jason! What is the ideal number of slides in a pitch deck? What are some general tips to spruce up a pitch deck?
(8:34) LinkedIn Marketing - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at LinkedIn.com/nextunicorn
(10:12) Molly welcomes MycoWorks Co-Founder S...2022-12-0841 min
This Week in Pre-IPO Stocks5 Minute Pre-IPO Stock Update - Week of Oct 21, 2022 | E2Send us a textPre-IPO news for the week of Oct 14, 2022.-0.20% weekly return* for the AG Dillon Pre-IPO Equity SIM Index vs +4.66% for the S&P 500, +5.39% for the S&P 500 GrowthCapital raise highlights for the week;$1.5b valuation for AI copywriter Jasperlogistic software company LogiNext’s 700% valuation increase$63m Series C2 for MycoWorks to make “mushroom leather”Aaron Dillon is the general partner of the AG Dillon Pre-IPO Equity Venture Capital Fund. AG Dillon & Co is a venture capital asset manager and publisher of the AG Dillon Pre-IPO Indexes.2022-11-0704 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 05: LIVE from Paris! with Bill Morris"San Francisco is a small town compared to Paris," says Bill Morris, Director of Product and "veteran" at MycoWorks. Leading MycoWorks' new office in Paris and transforming brand partners' needs into engineering specifications for customized materials, materials science and textile engineering expert Bill Morris chats LIVE from Paris with Xevi Gallego, VP of Brand and Marketing in this special episode.In this episode:02:00 – Mycelium is like “a fabric of nature” 03:30 – MycoWorks four years ago: “a scary basement cave at the bottom of an apartment building in San Francisco"05:30 – Why are we opening an office in Paris?8...2022-11-0420 min
MycoWorks LIFEStory 06: Full CircleIn this story, we celebrate MycoWorks' co-founder Sophia Wang's recognition as a Conscious Fashion Campaign honoree and the custom jewelry we commissioned from SF artist Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough: a pair of one-of-a-kind Made with Reishi™ brooches.Read the story at www.mycoworks.com and follow our journey at @mycoworks on Instagram.2022-09-2903 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 04: Becoming Mycelial with Sophia Wang“My journey? It’s an amazing arc,” says Sophia Wang, MycoWorks co-founder and Chief of Culture. Named one of Conscious Fashion Campaign’s 2022 honorees, in this episode Sophia revisits her journey with our host Xevi: from her beginnings as a dancer and performer, to literature instructor and PhD at UC Berkeley, to co-founding MycoWorks with Phil Ross in 2013, to Chief of Culture today. "It's an honor to be part of a growing community of people who are recalibrating what ‘green’ practices look like, and how positive impact should be measured."In this episode:03:00 - The early years of Myc...2022-08-3030 min
MycoWorks LIFEStory 05: Traceability with Mike Todd”We are a powerful choice, not a substitute for leather” - Mike ToddIn this story from 2020, MycoWorks' Chief of Product Mike Todd shares his journey with the company and his insights as a former leather executive on the revolutionary advantages of Reishi™. Listen in as Mike explores what we mean by “actionable traceability” and why our brand partners are choosing Reishi™ as the new premium material for boundless creation.Read the story at www.mycoworks.com and follow our journey at @mycoworks on Instagram.2022-08-3007 min
MycoWorks LIFEStory 04: MycoWorks Breaks New GroundIn this story, we hear from James Im, our Social Media Director, on how MycoWorks broke ground last month in Union, South Carolina, a pivotal moment for the company that marks the beginning of the first full-scale Fine Mycelium™ production facility.Read the story at www.mycoworks.com and follow our journey at @mycoworks on Instagram.2022-08-1704 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 03: Embracing the Mystery with Phil Ross“The road to Mars leads through a fungus,” shares MycoWorks co-founder and CTO, Phil Ross. In this episode, Xevi Gallego, VP of Brand and Marketing and host, takes us on an inspiring conversation with artist, chef, entrepreneur and mycelium pioneer, Phil Ross. Phil shares his initial exploration with mycelium, the similarities between cooking and growing mushrooms, how his background as an artist shaped the way in which he learned and experienced mycelium, and how MycoWorks is becoming an art piece of its own. In this episode:04:00 - Phil’s background as a professional chef and the simila...2022-07-2940 min
MycoWorks LIFEStory 03: Scaling-UpWe debuted this story in January 2022 to celebrate a significant milestone: the first fully scalable Fine Mycelium™ production facility was finally working at full speed. For this story, we interviewed Doug Hardesty, MycoWorks Chief Operating Officer, to learn about the impact of this milestone, his pivotal role in scaling up the Fine Mycelium™ technology, his expertise in manufacturing and his unique leadership style that has inspired everyone at MycoWorks. Read the story here.Learn more at www.mycoworks.com and follow our journey at @mycoworks on Instagram2022-07-2005 min
Creative Conversations with Suzy MenkesMYCOWORKS - DR MATTHEW L SCULLINSuzy speaks to Dr Matthew L Scullin, American materials scientist and CEO of California-based MycoWorks, a company helming the drive to use fungal mycelium to make clothing and accessory materials.Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfashEdited by Tim Thornton @timwthorntonMusic by @joergzuberGraphics by Paul Wallis To find Suzy's articles visit https://suzymenkes.com ...find Suzy on Instagram @suzymenkes and Twitter @thesuzymenkes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-1932 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 02: Unraveling Mycelium with Rachel LinzerFungi: the mysterious kingdom with unlimited potential to change the world. In this episode, Xevi Gallego, VP of Brand and Marketing and our host, talks with Rachel Linzer, Principal Scientist of Mycology and Genomics at MycoWorks, about mycelium, how we’re entering a new era powered by fungi and Rachel’s career in science. If you’re interested in mycology and the role that fungi could have in the future of humanity and life in space, this episode is for you.In this episode:00:00 - Introducing MycoWorks Talks01:25 - When Rachel first heard the word myceli...2022-06-2734 min
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesClassic Episode - Natural Alternatives to Leather and Plastics - Sophia Wang // Co-Founder of MycoWorks----------------------------------------Spotlighting impact startups, brands, and founders.We feature social impact startups, conscious brands, and visionary founders shaping the future of business. Join thousands—subscribe to our weekly newsletter for exclusive interviews, the latest funding rounds, digital tool reviews, and curated products fueling the impact economy.To learn more, please visit causeartist.comIn this episode of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Sophia Wang, Co-Founder of MycoWorks, on disrupting the fashion industry by creating a biomaterials company that has developed natural alternatives to leather an...2022-06-1332 min
MycoWorks LIFEStory 02: Fine Mycelium™ Takes NYCIn this story, we give a recap of Freedom of Creation, our three-day interactive exhibit in NYC that offered the chance to get hands-on with Reishi™ and learn how MycoWorks is unleashing the power of Fine Mycelium™ to Grow the Future of Materials.Read the story here.Learn more at www.mycoworks.com and follow our journey at @mycoworks on Instagram.2022-06-0908 min
The DebriefIs This the Beginning of the End for Leather?Brands including Stella McCartney, Balenciaga and Hermès are making products from mushroom-based material. BoF’s chief sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent details the forces pushing next-gen fabrics like mycelium leather forward — and whether the much-hyped sustainability solution has a future in fashion.Background: After years of experimentation and development, handbags, shoes and coats made of mycelium leather — created from the roots of mushrooms — are hitting the shelves from names like Stella McCartney, Balenciaga and Hermès. It’s a test of whether mycelium leather will make it in the mainstream. Made by start-ups like Bolt Thr...2022-06-0822 min
MycoWorks LIFETalk 01: Unfiltered Origin Stories with Matt Scullin and Sophia WangAn underground music scene, a crowded basement art studio/lab in San Francisco growing mycelium, and a couple of artists finding their way into biotech. For this pilot episode, our host Xavier Gallego, VP of Brand and Marketing, takes us on a journey to the origins of MycoWorks, with guests Sophia Wang, MycoWorks co-founder and Chief of Culture, and Matt Scullin, CEO of MycoWorks. It’s a conversation that explores MycoWorks’ deep connections to art, music, San Francisco community, what Sophia calls “weirdo research into science”—and how to build a company diverse enough to bring something new and very diffe...2022-05-2433 min
MycoWorks LIFEStory 01: Founding Visions with Sophia WangINTRODUCING MycoWorks Stories: a space to feed your wonder and curiosity for a new class of materials. Here, we will be sharing audio stories about our product and technology, our incredible team and brand partners, and much more. For this story, we interviewed Sophia Wang, MycoWorks co-founder and Chief of Culture, to learn about the company’s artistic origins, Sophia’s unique background and inspiring vision for the material, and the power of storytelling to introduce something completely new to the world. Read the story at www.madewithreishi.com/stories/founding-vision-impactWe’re thrilled to share wi...2022-03-1007 min
NewsPicks Talk Room#129 エルメスが本気で張る「きのこ」の実力 / 伝書鳩TV EP.83今日はマッシュルーム由来のフェイクレザーを作る「Mycoworks」。キノコの菌糸体からレザーに近い質感や強度を生み出すアニマルフリー素材で、エルメスが21-22秋冬向けコレクションの新作バッグで採用したことで一躍注目を集めています。ハイブランドが採用したことで、美しさと持続可能性（とビジネス）を両立させていく動きはさらに広がりそうです。
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The Manic Metallic Podcast009. Three Things Exciting Manic Metallic In Fashion - Copenhagen Fashion Week, The Use Of Fungi In Fashion, and threeASFOURIt's Monday, which means that we're discussing three things exciting us at Manic Metallic.Host Liberty Gaither talks about these three things:Copenhagen Fashion Week's FW22 CollectionsFungi's use in fashionthreeASFOUR's new made-to-order collectionDOWNLOAD THE SHOW TRANSCRIPT FOR $0.99https://manicmetallic.com/product/the-manic-metallic-podcast-episode-009-transcript/SUPPORT THE MANIC METALLIC PODCAST ($)https://app.redcircle.com/shows/11d2b542-f3b4-4462-b85e-5708034cb823/donationsCONNECT WITH MANIC METALLICSubstack Newsletter: manicmetallic...2022-02-0811 min
BIOTOPICS – Der BIOTOPIA Podcast über das LebenPilzlampen und Algenhäuser: Womit bauen wir die Zukunft?
Werden Gebäude demnächst gepflanzt und gezüchtet statt gebaut? Häuser und Möbel aus Algen, Pilzen oder Bäumen - was nach Science Fiction klingt, ist tatsächlich aktuelle Forschung! Lebendige Stoffe mit völlig neuen Eigenschaften könnten DIE Materialien der Zukunft sein und eine Alternative bzw. Ergänzung für Beton, Stahl und Zement werden. Welche Vor- oder Nachteile hätte das?
Trefft mit uns Expert*innen, die Antworten auf diese Fragen haben! Denn eine Zukunft, in der Architektur, Natur und Technik verschmelzen, Städte zu bewohnbaren Biotopen werden und Baustoffe sich selbst heilen...2021-12-1736 min
The Mushroom Hour PodcastEp. 100: Mycoworks - Mycelium Leather, Reishi & the Future of Fashion (feat. Phil Ross)Today on Mushroom Hour we have the privilege of interviewing Phil Ross of MycoWorks. A pioneer in cultivating living materials for art and design, Phil began using mycelium in the 1990s as a medium for sculpture. Almost three decades on, Phil and his team of artists are now complemented by engineers, biologists, production specialists and material scientists in bringing the first Fine Mycelium™ material, Reishi™, to the world. Anyone who sees his work or hears him speak, can’t help but have their mind set alight by a spark of inspiration. Phil is one of those unique individuals who can ta...2021-10-231h 47
Eco-Warriors Podcast | Sustainability, Environmentalism, ConservationCreating eco-friendly mushroom-based premium textiles with Sophia Wang @ Mycoworks“Luxury is being able to say I have this designer bag that is made with a new revolutionary material and I want to show the world that I’m living my values.”
Sophia Wang met her Co-Founder Phil Ross while she was completing her Ph.D in Writing. While the two were in San Francisco and collaborated on different projects, Sophia encountered the mind-blowing capabilities of mycelium, the inter-woven fibers that form the root system of what we are more familiar with - mushrooms. Today, Mycoworks is creating Fine Mycelium™ fabric that is biodegradable and can be used in...2021-10-1122 min
Trash Talking with Eco-Warriors | Sustainability, Green Business, ConservationEpisode 1: Sophia Wang, Mycoworks“Luxury is being able to say I have this designer bag that is made with a new revolutionary material and I want to show the world that I’m living my values.”Sophia Wang met her Co-Founder Phil Ross while she was completing her Ph.D in Writing. While the two were in San Francisco and collaborated on different projects, Sophia encountered the mind-blowing capabilities of mycelium, the inter-woven fibers that form the root system of what we are more familiar with - mushrooms. Today, Mycoworks is creating Fine Mycelium™ fabric that is biodegradable and can be used in luxury f...2021-10-1122 min
My Mission Is...Sophia Wang on the Fashion Industry's Mushroom Leather BoomThis week's My Mission Is… podcast guest is Sophia Wang, co-founder of the California-based startup MycoWorks, which can be partially credited with orchestrating the fashion industry's mycelium (the root structure of the fungi) boom. Alongside her work making the fashion industry a more sustainable (and better) place through partnerships with the likes of Hermès, Wang is a seasoned academic (she has a Ph.D. in experimental American poetry) and heads up Brontez Purnell Dance Company.
In this week's episode, Sophia talks with Mission founder and editor-in-chief Karina Givargisoff about her path to founding a biotech, how the...2021-09-2042 minDisruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesNatural Alternatives to Leather and Plastics - Sophia Wang // Co-Founder of MycoWorks----------------------------------------Spotlighting impact startups, brands, and founders.We feature social impact startups, conscious brands, and visionary founders shaping the future of business. Join thousands—subscribe to our weekly newsletter for exclusive interviews, the latest funding rounds, digital tool reviews, and curated products fueling the impact economy.To learn more, please visit causeartist.comIf you enjoy this podcast, please rate and review the show. It's a huge help. Thanks!In episode 112 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Sophia Wang, Co-Founder of MycoWorks, on...2021-09-0631 min
MycopreneurJoshua English: Building Houses Out of MushroomsJoshua English of okom wrks labs is a regenerative materials researcher and designer who has developed the strongest mycelium composite on the planet. What does this mean, exactly?Well, it means harnessing the self-replicating wonders of mycelium in order to create 1:1 replacements for materials that have historically led to deforestation.It means building houses, furniture, boat hulls and even spaceship hulls out of mushroom mycelium instead of the increasingly rare tropical hardwoods, toxic industrial wares, etc. that are currently employed.Joshua has pioneered a patent-pending mycelium based bi...2021-05-0642 min
Climate RisingInnovation in Materials for a Better Climate: Matt Scullin, MycoWorksMatthew Scullin, CEO of MycoWorks, is attempting to reduce the carbon impact of the fashion industry by producing leather made from mushrooms as an alternative to leather made from cow hides or plastic. His product is called Reishi, and unlike conventional leathers it produces very little greenhouse gases. And because it’s grown in a laboratory to precise product specifications, it produces far less waste as well.2021-04-1535 min
Building to ZeroEpisode 11: How Consumer Choice is Driving ChangeIn episode 11 of Building to Zero, Brendan sits down with Matt Scullin, the CEO of MycoWorks, a San Francisco-based startup which produces sustainable products and apparel from fungi. Matt Scullin shares examples of how consumer choice is driving change in the fashion industry, and what the real estate industry can learn from this.Original release date: February 12, 2021Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXrb3qpckz4Learn more about Fifth Wall at https://fifthwall.com/This podcast is presented for informational purposes only, is not...2021-02-1228 min
SOSV Climate Tech PodcastLtM ep15 - How The Fashion and Textile Industry Is Embracing Technology, With Alex Chan, Director At The Mills FabricaThe fashion and textile industry is at a turning point.
First, it is one of the most polluting due to its use of chemicals (polyester, dyes, etc.), large amounts of water, long-distance logistics, and waste (defective products and unsold inventory that ends up burnt or in landfills.
The Covid-19 pandemic put pressure on both retail and supply chains.
In this episode, we talk with Alex Chan, Co-Director of The Mills Fabrica about the industry’s growing appetite for innovation.
2020-09-1028 minThe Mushroom Hour PodcastEp. 37: Mycomaker - Building Mycotectura and Spreading Mycophilia in Ecuador (feat. Nelson Dueñas)Today on Mushroom Hour we are grateful for the opportunity to interview biologist Nelson Dueñas who is a founding member of the MycoMaker project in Ecuador. Mycomaker is an organization that was born in the minds of biology students in late 2016 and was founded by Nelson in early 2017. The group has undertaken keystone fungal projects including promoting mushroom cultivation, researching mycelium as a building material, and even researching potentials of mushroom grafting!Touching down on the sacred grounds of the Yasuni National Park in the Amazon, we meet some unique jungle fungi - bio-luminescent mycena, alien c...2020-09-091h 03
Mushroom Revival PodcastFine Mycelium - Dr. Matt ScullinMycelium through the lens of materials science. Soft and fluffy mycelium isn't as feeble as it seems. Quite the opposite— it's industrial strength. A biotech company from the San Fransisco Bay Area is growing leather from fungi that outperforms animal hides and may be pivotal technology toward a sustainable future.Today we have the honor of speaking to a leading researcher and CEO of MycoWorks, Dr. Matt Scullin. As a materials engineer, Dr. Scullin takes us on a journey into the mechanics of mycelium to understand its impressive performance. His unique perspective as an engineer inspires new wa...2020-07-1557 min