Mariana Thinks Food

Mariana

Mariana will explore the world of food as we know it and where it will go. She will talk about what foods are most nutritious; where to source them and what to look for. She will also be interviewing a series of chefs, investors, academics and entrepreneurs about their craft and how their knowledge can be applied to the future of food and food businesses. Topics covered will be: growing, sourcing, consuming and innovating.

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S3:6 Gut Health with That Gut Girl

S3:6 Gut Health with That Gut Girl

A conversation with Ava Nasrollahzadeh, a.k.a That Gut Girl, on how functional medicine changed her view on food and how to be proactive about ones gut health.

S3:6 Gut Health with That Gut Girl

S3:6 Gut Health with That Gut Girl

A conversation with Ava Nasrollahzadeh, a.k.a That Gut Girl, on how functional medicine changed her view on food and how to be proactive about ones gut health.

S3:5 Alternative Protein: From Science to Business Development with Mauro Guercia

S3:5 Alternative Protein: From Science to Business Development with Mauro Guercia

On this episode, I interview Mauro Guercia who has spent the past 4 years working on business development in the alternative protein space. A chemical engineer and holding an MBA, he has a unique take on the space.

S3:4 Words Matter

S3:4 Words Matter

An episode on food labeling. Is it good or bad?

S3:3 On Podcasting

S3:3 On Podcasting

An episode on how I record, edit and publish my podcast.

S3:2 AI could make you healthy?

S3:2 AI could make you healthy?

A conversation with startup founder Ludovica De Pieri on how she is using AI to utilize all our food data in our best interest through her platform Reveal My Food.

A personal account: on breastfeeding and becoming a mother.

S2:11 Incubating a Human

S2:11 Incubating a Human

The final episode of 2022 on my journey incubating a human and food and supplement info I have learned in the process.

S2:10 "Why do some things end up on our plates?" with Patrick Müeller-Sarmiento

S2:10 "Why do some things end up on our plates?" with Patrick Müeller-Sarmiento

The second episode with Patrick Müeller-Sarmiento, head of the Global Consumer Goods and Retail Practice at the consulting firm Roland Berger. A conversation on what ends up on our plates and is there anything we can do about it?

S2:9 Talking Talent and Venture Development with Kerstin Sandow

S2:9 Talking Talent and Venture Development with Kerstin Sandow

A conversation with Talent and Venture Development Senior Manager, Kerstin Sandow, at Food Labs and Atlantic Labs based out of Berlin. Tune in to hear how she got to her role and what her tips are for growing startups from zero to hero.

S2:8 The Future We Want with Patrick Müller-Sarmiento

S2:8 The Future We Want with Patrick Müller-Sarmiento

A conversation with the head of the Global Consumer Goods and Retail Practice at the consulting firm Roland Berger who has spent the past few decades working on my favorite topic: food. The main takeaway: Produce, Protect, Reuse, Restore.

S2:7 Launching a food startup with Yorán Meijers

S2:7 Launching a food startup with Yorán Meijers

In this episode, Yorán Meijers, a previous venture capitalist, tells us about launching a food business and gives us an insight into his next venture.

S2:6 Investing in Sustainable Businesses with Reed Snyder from Verdane

S2:6 Investing in Sustainable Businesses with Reed Snyder from Verdane

A conversation with Investment Director at Verdane, Reed Snyder, on how he got into the investment space and what sustainable investing looks like.

S2:5 Investing in Alternative Protein Startups with Kristen Rocca from Unovis

S2:5 Investing in Alternative Protein Startups with Kristen Rocca from Unovis

A conversation with Kristen Rocca, Principal at Unovis, on her experience as a venture capitalist in the alternative protein space.

S2:4 Explorer mindsets, people and planet with Ryan Edwards from Naked Innovations

S2:4 Explorer mindsets, people and planet with Ryan Edwards from Naked Innovations

An interview with Naked Innovations' CEO and co-founder, Ryan Edwards, on how to serve people and planet with innovation and entrepreneurship.

S2:3 3D printing meat and startup life with Alexandre Campos from Novameat

S2:3 3D printing meat and startup life with Alexandre Campos from Novameat

An interview with Alexandre Campos the Business Development Manager at Novameat; a 3D printing meat startup based out of Barcelona, Spain.

S2:2 Innovating at Cargill with Eric Parkin

S2:2 Innovating at Cargill with Eric Parkin

An interview with Eric Parkin, Digital Business Leader at Cargill on innovating in the food space.

S2:1 Regenerative Agriculture with Koen van Seijen

S2:1 Regenerative Agriculture with Koen van Seijen

An interview with the Investing in Regenerative Agriculture podcast host Koen van Seijen on what Regenerative Agriculture is and why it's becoming more popular in Europe.

15. An interview: Alternative proteins with Chris Bryant PhD

15. An interview: Alternative proteins with Chris Bryant PhD

Chris Bryant is an expert researcher in the alternative protein space. Listen in to hear about his thoughts, research and observations in the space.

Is individual waste reduction the solution to climate change? Listen on to hear my ramblings.

13. You are not average

13. You are not average

An episode on the fact that you are not a number in a series and therefore cannot be referred to as average on a dimension as complex as eating. Listen on to hear why.