The Future of the Bioeconomy Episode 3: Sustainable Solutions
Hear from the CEO and Co-Founder of next-generation biomanufacturing company Hyfé
In this video series, The Future of the Bioeconomy, Alumni Ventures Associate Drew Wandzilak provides insight into the economy’s transition from traditional systems to more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. This week’s episode features Michelle Ruiz, CEO & Co-Founder of Hyfé, a next-generation biomanufacturing company that turns food manufacturing wastewater into alternative feedstocks for biomanufacturing. In this interview, Michelle discusses the need for cheaper feedstocks, the importance of strain engineering, and the need for corporate collaborations with startups.
“Anyone thinking about next career moves should consider entering bioeconomy. This is it. This is the next stage of global manufacturing. This is where you come to make a legacy.” – Melissa Ruiz, Hyfé
In this video, Michelle Ruiz from Hyfé discuss her background and how her belief that the bioeconomy can decarbonize massive sectors, sharing; “I realized from the very beginning that wastewater was in abundance, and a very underutilized source of carbon.” She also highlights the importance of strain engineering to make microbes more resilient to waste feedstocks and the need for corporate collaborations with startups.
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Hyfé uses nutrients washed away in trillions of gallons of food manufacturing wastewater to power the creation of carbon-negative essential goods.
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