Amy Wu

Women Innovators in Food and Farming

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Join award-winning journalist Amy Wu on Women Innovators in Food and Farming , a podcast spotlighting inspiring conversations with women entrepreneurs driving change in agri-food tech. From groundbreaking advancements in seed breeding and soil innovation to cutting-edge robotics and automation, Amy explores the stories and insights behind the innovations shaping the future of food and farming. Whether you're a professional in the field, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about these transformative technologies, tune in and be part of this exciting journey.

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Amy Wu

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Fatma Kaplan of Pheronym discusses eco-friendly pest solutions for growers 10.07.2026 41:52

Fatma Kaplan of Pheronym discusses eco-friendly pest solutions for growers.

Michele Thorne of The Good Meat Project discusses good meat and bad meat 08.06.2026 40:55

Michele Thorne of The Good Meat Project discusses good meat and bad meat

Anne Carlson and the Case for Insect-Based Pet Nutrition 01.06.2026 44:44

Anne Carlson and the Case for Insect-Based Pet Nutrition

Do Plants Communicate? Agricultural Biologist Cris Argüeso Explains 01.06.2026 40:57

Cris Argueso -- agricultural biologist who specializes in plant molecular biology and plant genetics based out of Colorado.

Susan Njihia -- IoT Driven Tractors for Small Farmers in Africa 27.03.2026 39:40

Susan Njihia -- IoT Driven Tractors for Small Farmers in Africa

Toni Bucci: AG and Biotech Leader with a Passion for Feeding the World Sustainably 26.02.2026 44:24

Amy sits down with Toni Bucci. AG and Biotech Leader with a Passion for Feeding the World Sustainably.

Ag Is for People: Rethinking the Future of Farming With Connie Bowen 03.02.2026 45:28

In this episode, host Amy Wu welcomes Connie Bowen, the founding general partner at Farmhand Ventures. Connie shares her journey from growing up in New Jersey with family ties to farming in Iowa to her current role in ag tech investment. With a background in engineering and a passion for food, she discusses her early experiences in agriculture, including her work with food computers and her time a...

Day to Day at the Department of Agriculture with Christine Birdsong 03.12.2025 37:45

Amy sits down with the Department of Agriculture for California to discuss her day-to-day work there, her backstory, and what she loves the most about the job.

From Plant Science to Agri-Food VC with Maddie Mitchell 21.11.2025 38:37

In this episode of Women Innovators in Food & Farming, Amy Wu sits down with Maddie Mitchell, investment principal at Tenacious Ventures and a plant scientist turned agri-food tech investor. Maddie shares her journey from researching novel biotech crops at Cambridge to backing deep-tech startups shaping the future of sustainable agriculture. She talks about the rise of AI-enabled breeding technolo...

Lindsey Lusher Shute and Elizabeth Vaughan: Igniting Agtech Among Small Farmers 15.10.2025 28:44

Join Amy Wu as she chats with Lindsey Lusher Shute, CEO of Farm Generations, and Elizabeth Vaughan, and Elizabeth Vaughan of Community Alliance with Family Farmers, as they discuss bringing innovation through ag tech to small farmers.

Julia Streuli: Spotlighting Natural Alternatives 29.09.2025 36:54

Amy talks with Julia Streuli about bringing blue spirulina to the market.

Hubba Khatoon Connector and Convener 14.08.2025 33:16

Hubba Khatoon connects food innovators at the Canadian Food Innovation Network

Farming Sugar Kelp with Gretchen Aro 30.07.2025 36:09

A videographer shares her adventures kelp farming on the Pacific Northwest’s Vachon Islands

Growing Almonds with Christine Gemperle 08.07.2025 40:27

Agtech helps an almond grower in California’s Central Valley.

Discovering New Foods with Chidimma Ifeh 27.05.2025 37:17

A young researcher shares her passion for uncovering new foods that can help feed the world.

How To Feed The World with Wendy Ulrich 30.04.2025 31:20

How To Feed The World with Wendy Ulrich of Radical Agronomics

Advanced Multiplex Gene Editing with Ponsi Trivisvavet 17.04.2025 27:10

Born in Thailand, Ponsi is the CEO & Director of Inari, the SEEDesign™ company using predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to unlock the full potential of seed. She earned her undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, focusing on fiber optics. Realizing that she wanted to work more closely with people, she earned an MBA at Cornell University and then joined McKinsey & Company...

Climate Smart Pest Controls with Fatma Kaplan 07.04.2025 39:33

A scientist and entrepreneur shares her journey starting Pheronym, an agbio company that provides eco-friendly pest control.

The Story Behind Caulipower with Gail Becker 17.03.2025 31:49

The Story Behind Caulipower with Gail Becker

Women Innovators in Food and Farming - Teaser 20.01.2025 0:33

Women Innovators in Food and Farming - Teaser