Dr. Uma Valeti is CEO and Co-Founder of Memphis Meats. Uma is
laser focused on advancing the commercial viability of meat farmed
directly from real meat cells. A cardiologist by training, he
believes that meat that is safe and sustainable should be good for
the body and the soul. Uma was one of the early Board members of
New Harvest, a non-profit dedicated to advancing cellular
agriculture research and mainstream adoption of cultured meat. He
has extensive business experience and is an investor in a variety
of food and tech companies. In addition to his many contributions
in health sciences, he wants his biggest contribution to be leading
the development of a profitable and a world positive future food
system. Fun fact: Uma has rescued several people in cardiac
arrest.
Key Takeaways:
[2:15] When Uma first saw animals getting slaughtered, at a
birthday party of all places, and how it led to Memphis Meats
[4:17] The process of growing the meat from a cell
[6:58] How our food is modified now and the health
implications
[8:54] The difference between what Uma's doing and cloning
[11:05] How this creation of meat will help feed the 10 billion
people Earth will have in the next 30 years
[13:56] What products Memphis Meats will be bringing to market
first
[15:44] How lab grown meat cuts out the possibility of food
contamination
[17:02] The growing of their first meatball
[18:26] The cost of the first meatball, and where they think they
can get in the coming years
[20:51] How what DOESN'T go into the meat will help it last longer
and be healthier
Website Mentioned:
www.memphismeats.com
