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Managing Partner at Lever VC and author of the new book What We Don't Do: amazon.com/What-We-Dont-D…

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Alternative proteins are one of the most effective avenues for reducing food waste. My thoughts on it in Labiotech.eu for those interested in the how and why (see question #2 onward): labiotech.eu/interview/leve…

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Leaps by Bayer has invested $7M in seed funding into NuCicer, which will be used to scale production of their chickpea varieties with 75 percent higher protein content. bayer.com/media/en-us/le…

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Delighted to be a speaker at the Bridge2Food Plant-Based Foods & Proteins Community Singapore 2022 (Nov 28-30) bridge2food.com/summits/asia/ . For those that can attend, the summit should be an excellent opportunity to learn and network particularly around opportunities in Asia.

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Boston Bioworks is offering process development services to clients that are developing alt-protein food products, such as meat and dairy proteins, fats and flavorings. They are already being challenged by greater-than-expected demand for its services. labiotech.eu/startup-scout/…

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On November 16th, the FDA completed its first premarket assessment of Upside Foods, which grows meat from cells. This represents a huge step forward in the right direction for the cell-based industry and for a cleaner, more ethical form of meat. nbcnews.com/think/opinion/…

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The plant-based pet food market appears to be growing at a decent rate, with projections for strong growth in the years ahead. The reason to purchase closely follows the reasons for purchasing plant-based food for themselves: health and sustainability. just-food.com/features/a-shi…

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For the first time in human history, our inactions cause far more harm to others than our actions ever could. My new book What We Don't Do from Regalo Press and Simon & Schuster explores why that came to be and what it means for each of us. More at: tinyurl.com/3aph9yyf

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Goodreads has selected What We Don’t Do as one of its special book giveaways for the month, and is giving away five free copies. (Side note: Goodreads is great platform for finding interesting new books.) Enter to win here (entry is free): goodreads.com/book/show/2169… #whatwedontdo

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Please empty my bank account... I'll donate $100 to effective charities for every pre-order of my new book, What We Don't Do: Inaction in the Face of Suffering and the Drive to Do More, through April 14. Pre-order at: tinyurl.com/getWWDD

Please empty my bank account... I'll donate $100 to effective charities for every pre-order of my new book, What We Don't Do: Inaction in the Face of Suffering and the Drive to Do More, through April 14. Pre-order at: tinyurl.com/getWWDD
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This week What We Don't Do hit the #1 or #2 spot on Amazon for new releases in Philanthropy & Charity, Social Philosophy, and Ethics & Morality. The support and interest is greatly appreciated! tinyurl.com/getwwdd

This week What We Don't Do hit the #1 or #2 spot on Amazon for new releases in Philanthropy & Charity, Social Philosophy, and Ethics & Morality. The support and interest is greatly appreciated!

tinyurl.com/getwwdd
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Seriously, I want you to help bankrupt me—for good. Orders and shares are greatly appreciated :) amazon.com/What-We-Dont-D…

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Enjoyed this discussion with Adam Mendler and Thirty Minute Mentors about what Lever VC looks for in startups, what it takes to scale a business, what I hope readers take away from my new book What We Don't Do, and the best piece of advice I've ever gotten:

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Today's the day! My new book was officially released today by Simon&Schuster/Regalo Press: tinyurl.com/getWWDD . I'm pleased to see it remains Amazon's #1 new release in Philanthropy & Charity (also #4 and #5, since ebooks and audiobooks are counted separately); #1 new

Today's the day! My new book was officially released today by Simon&Schuster/Regalo Press:  tinyurl.com/getWWDD . I'm pleased to see it remains Amazon's #1 new release in Philanthropy & Charity (also #4 and #5, since ebooks and audiobooks are counted separately); #1 new
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If you're not already a fan of the Business For Good Podcast from The Better Meat Co. founder Paul Shapiro, it's a fantastic source for interviews with leading founders from across the FoodTech sector. It was a pleasure to join Paul for this week's podcast, chatting about recent

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Appreciate the kind shout-out from David Goldberg, the founder of Founders Pledge (which has helped drive over $1.4 bn in donations to charity) on What We Don't Do ... tinyurl.com/getWWDD

Appreciate the kind shout-out from David Goldberg, the founder of <a href="/FoundersPledge/">Founders Pledge</a> (which has helped drive over $1.4 bn in donations to charity) on What We Don't Do ... tinyurl.com/getWWDD
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SO...you've founded a high-impact company or otherwise achieved financial success. What next? I share my thoughts on how those who achieved financial success can have a lasting impact after exit in this guest piece for Protein Report: proteinreport.org/articles/after…