Before the Tipping Point AI & Sustainability

In this episode, we're sharing our conversation with Claire Pribula at the Aqua Connect Conference in our quest to connect the global aquaculture community last week.  You can watch the full event at:  https://live.geniusu.com/aquaconnectconference/replay.php We would love to have you join us in SAM details at the event page above.  Enjoy! Support the show

We just had the first day of our Aqua Connect Conference, Sept 8, 2023 where we had Oren Klaff, Claire Pribula, Tony Chen, and Matt Craze talked to us about pitching, venture capital, artificial intelligence, data in aquaculture and top 5 future trends. Remember to join our LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13947667/ Book a 1 on 1 call with subject line SAM: https://calendly.com/...

We have a special conference especially for all the listeners of our show!  Remember to register so we can meet you.  Here's the link:  https://live.geniusu.com/aquaconnectconference/ You can join the community ahead of the event here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13947667/ We will talk about the following: From Seed to Success: How Transformational Relationships Drive Venture Capital Inve...

This show is one our favourites as it tackles the environmental issues surrounding fish farms.  Kirstyn Hallberg answered the following questions: The role as an environmental specialist in monitoring harmful algae in the aquaculture industry and its importance for sustainable aquaculture practices Monitoring harmful algae in aquaculture involves a combination of scientific methods. Could you expl...

This is a special episode where Oren Klaff, author of the books Pitch Anything and Flip the Script (required reading in Silicon Valley).  He is also the Managing Director of Intersection Capital.  Enjoy!  Support the show

In this episode, we talked to Dick Jones, CEO of Blue Ocean Mariculture,   where he answered these questions: What role do you believe mariculture can play in addressing global food security and promoting sustainable practices?" As the CEO of a leading mariculture company, how do you address concerns about the potential ecological impact of fish farming and its implications for marine ecosyst...

In this episode, we have Sam Tomkinson, Regulatory Specialist for Grieg Seafood BC talked to us how compliance is a breathing system in the ocean farming industry.  She is a very talented individual who is also part of the Young Salmon Farmers of British Columbia.  Enjoy! Support the show

Our special guest, Bryton Shang, Forbes Top 30 under 30 shared with us about aquacutlure technology using artificial intelligence: How does your aquaculture technology address sustainability and environmental concerns in the aquaculture industry? What are the key innovations and technological advancements that set your aquaculture company apart from traditional methods? How do you plan to scale yo...

In this episode, we have Michelle Franze of the Young Salmon Farmers of BC talked to us about: How does the Young Salmon Farmers Group prioritize environmental sustainability in salmon farming practices, and what specific measures are being taken to minimize the industry's ecological footprint? Salmon farming has been associated with various environmental challenges, such as water pollution a...

This episode was so enlightening!  Giles Cadman, Ecopreneur and Non Executive Chairman of Cadman Capital shared his stories how his heart as a fisherman connected him to the seas.  However, his enterprise also helps companies who will help businesses save the oceans, and how to merge the disconnection between conservancy, fisheries, and aquaculture.  Plus he mentioned his 6 point plan in order for...

Our comeback guest, Stephanie Colombo answered our questions about: How she envisions the future of nutrition in aquaculture and what innovative strategies or technologies do you believe will play a key role in advancing the industry? Her description of any recent breakthroughs or advancements in nutrition for aquaculture that have the potential to significantly improve sustainability, efficiency,...

In this episode we talked about being a futurist and innovator from an expert, Cayley Wetzig (Futurist & Innovator  & Top 50 Innovation Winner) shared with us about AI, blockchain, sustainability,  climate change, plankton, seaweed, and more.  Enjoy!   Support the show

In this episode we talked to Peter Green talked to us about ABC! Algae, biotechnology, and climate change.  Connect with him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterdggreen  Enjoy! Support the show

In this 2nd episode for Season 7, we talked about cultivating the future of sustainable seafood, developing cultivated seafood that is better for nature and better for you. Check out their yellow fin tuna, red snapper, and Japanese eel.  Our special guest, Mihir Pershad, is the author of Cultivated Abundance: How we can build a better future through transformative technology entrepreneurship.  On...

In this launch episode for Season 7, we share with you a segment in the "Two-Day International Conference on ‘International Trade in Marine Life and Fisheries’ - 25-26 March 2023"  hosted by Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur from India.  Lourdes Gant shared some of the top trends in sustainable fisheries, sustainable aquaculture, and sustainable food.  You can watch the full c...

Our final episode for Season 6 this week is a come back guest, Rosalind Baitel from Panasea in growing aquaculture sea cucumbers in Panama :) We will have a 4 week break and back for Season 7 on or before June 11, 2023  :) Enjoy!  Support the show

In this special edition casual interview to celebrate the 2nd year anniversary of The Business of Aquaculture podcast, I have another Filipina, Jean Ko Din, co-host of RasTech Podcast, Editor of Hatchery International and RASTech Magazine. Jean talked to us about the mission of journalists, the "colours of the rainbow" in aquaculture, and much more!  Enjoy!   Support the show

Premium sustainable salmon company, Mowi, Director of Communications (Canada, Scotland, Ireland), Mowi, Ian Roberts shared with us his experience and expertise how to manage a publicly managed company focused on consistently delivering delicious, nutritious, and health seafood. Support the show

The President/GM of Organic Ocean Seafood Inc., Guy Dean is back on the show. We're delighted to have him again to share his insights about sustainability and many more.  You can also listen to the first interview we did of him on Season 1 Episode 15 from August 2021 here:  https://sustainableaquaculture.ca/episode-15-with-guy-dean/  Enjoy! Support the show

This is a special episode where we have a manager of one of the sustainable food companies, Daisy Berg, of New Seasons Market share with us what is the secret in staying in one organization (who has 19 locations) where she's worked from the ground up from bookkeeeper, to office manager to a category manager :) Enjoy and share your biggest takeaway from the show! Support the show

Who does not love shrimps?  In this episode we have the CEO of Atarraya. Ai, Daniel Russek, and talked to us how to make the shrimp the future of protein with a twist of artificial intelligence :) Very timely discussion since ChatGPT and all this AI is on the rise everywhere nowadays.  Enjoy! Support the show

In this episode, we have Urchinomics again as a come back guest but from the perspective of their Global Ambassador, Denise Macdonald.  She shared with us her strategies in making Urchinomics a top of mind urchin aquaculture company internationally. You can also listen to the interview we did of their CEO, Brian Takeda here: https://sustainableaquaculture.ca/episode-7-with-brian-takeda/ Enjoy! Sha...

The show talked about mussels and family business in aquaculture.  John Holmyard and Nicki Holmyard and their team built an award winning company.  Enjoy!   Support the show

We are delighted to have Wayne Murphy again for the second time to give us an update about their projects in Hatch. Blue, a global catalyst for a climate-smart, truly sustainable and just (sea)food transition. Enjoy! Support the show

In this episode, Kendra Macdonald talked about changing the way ocean business is done.  Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is an industry-led, national ocean cluster that’s growing the ocean economy in a digital, sustainable, and inclusive way. Bringing together startups, scaleups, as well as mature organizations from coast-to-coast-to-coast across the fishery, aquaculture, bioresources, offshore resour...