In this episode, Mycocycle’s founder and CEO Joanne Rodriguez shares an inspiring journey from the construction industry to building a company that partners with fungi to transform waste into high-performance materials. What started with an experiment on asphalt shingles has grown into a mission to replace plastics with nature-inspired innovations.

Tune in to discover how biomimicry, fungi, and a regenerative mindset are reshaping industries—and what it takes to scale a nature-based solution.

This podcast features music by Modern Biology. Check out his work here:
https://www.modernbiology.xyz/
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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of mycelium innovation with Eben Bayer, Co-founder & CEO of Ecovative and MyForest Foods. Curious how fungi can revolutionize industries with sustainable materials and even food production? Tune in to discover more!

As a sneak peek, we discuss Ecovative’s journey from an ambitious idea in 2006 to becoming one of the largest fungi scale-ups today, holding the most patents in the field. Eben shares insights on creating mycelium-based products, advice for aspiring fungal founders, and the exciting potential for mycelium in future industries—plus a thought-provoking exploration of fungal consciousness.

Could fungi-based technologies redefine sustainability and transform our everyday lives?

This podcast features music by Modern Biology. Check out his work here:
https://www.modernbiology.xyz/
https://www.instagram.com/taruntspoon/

In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking world of self-healing materials with Elise Elsacker from Vrije University and Dimitri Floudas from Lund University. Curious how fungi can repair cracks in concrete or mimic leather? Tune in to find out!

As a sneak peek, we’ll discuss how fungal spores embedded in concrete activate when cracks form, and how fungal leather self-repairs to extend its lifespan—all while reducing waste and pollution.

Elise and Dimitri dive into the science behind these living materials, the environmental benefits, and the challenges of scaling such innovations from lab to market. Could fungi-based materials transform industries like fashion and construction?

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Featuring music by Modern Biology. You can check out his work here:
https://www.modernbiology.xyz/
https://www.instagram.com/taruntspoon/

This podcast features music by Modern Biology. Check out his work here:
https://www.modernbiology.xyz/
https://www.instagram.com/taruntspoon/