TechMates
TechMates
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Welcome to TechMates, the podcast where we spotlight the trailblazing founders and game-changing startups transforming Australasia.
Hosted by Mark Pavlyukovskyy, a Silicon Valley success story, and Hendrik Remigereau, a former leader in Europe’s largest AI ecosystem turned venture capitalist, TechMates dives deep into the counterintuitive mindsets and bold strategies that drive extraordinary achievements.
From tackling challenges with innovation to turning skeptics into believers, we uncover the untold stories behind the visionaries daring to disrupt the status quo.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on various themes including entrepreneurial journeys, transformative technologies, and industry disruptions. Episodes cover topics such as space tech innovations, fintech challenges in New Zealand, the importance of relationship management apps, sustainable material developments, and advancements in accessibility technology. Examples include how a Soviet space monument inspired a startup and the creation of an app to enhance couple's time management in modern life.
Welcome to TechMates, the podcast where we spotlight the trailblazing founders and game-changing startups transforming Australasia.
Hosted by Mark Pavlyukovskyy, a Silicon Valley success story, and Hendrik Remigereau, a former leader in Europe’s largest AI ecosystem turned venture capitalist, TechMates dives deep into the counterintuitive mindsets and bold strategies that drive extraordinary achievements.
Powered by NZVC, the venture firm backing the next generation of iconic companies from New Zealand and beyond, TechMates offers fresh perspectives on the people and ideas shaping the future
Born in Soviet-era Moscow and now revolutionizing dairy without cows—this entrepreneur is reshaping New Zealand’s future.In this insightful episode, we speak with Irina Miller, founder of DaisyLab, a groundbreaking New Zealand startup utilizing precision fermentation to create dairy-identical proteins without cows. Irina’s remarkable journey begins in Soviet-era Moscow, spans entrepreneurship adventures, and culminates in her pioneering efforts to revolutionize the dairy industry sustainably.
Discover Irina’s personal motivations behind DaisyLab, including her eye-opening experiences in Russia’s rapidly changing society, her initial reluctance towards entrepreneurship, and how her passion for animal welfare led to the creation of innovative dairy solutions. Gain unique perspectives on the future of food tech, animal welfare, and how DaisyLab aims to transform traditional dairy production globally.
Key Topics:
Precision Fermentation Technology
Disrupting Traditional Dairy Production
Sustainable Food Innovation
Animal Welfare and Ethics
Entrepreneurship in New Zealand
Scaling a Deep Tech Startup
Challenges of Funding Innovation
Veganism and Future of Protein
Biotech and Synthetic Biology
Collaborating with Traditional Industries
Connect with Irina Miller:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/-irina-miller-85449b8/
Website: https://www.daisylab.co.nz
Learn more about NZVC:
Website: https://www.nzvc.co.nz
Mark Pavlyukovskyy – https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlyukovskyy/
Hendrik Remigereau – https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendrik-remigereau-09a03067/
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & Irina’s Background
01:30 – DaisyLab’s Revolutionary Dairy Tech
04:01 – Growing Up in Soviet-Era Moscow
11:03 – Studying Abroad in the US
16:31 – Moving to New Zealand
27:24 – Career & Transition to Entrepreneurship
30:02 – Inspiration for DaisyLab
34:12 – Precision Fermentation Explained
42:00 – Challenges in Protein Production
48:03 – DaisyLab’s Startup Journey
54:58 – Dairy Industry Collaboration
1:01:34 – Animal Welfare & Veganism
1:08:39 – The Future of Alternative Proteins
1:11:32 – New Zealand’s Biotech Opportunity
1:14:11 – Advice for Moving to New Zealand
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