This podcast episode follows Uma Valeti's remarkable transition from cardiology to the innovative world of cultivated meat with Upside Foods, revealing his vision of leveraging this technology to address food crises and climate challenges while promoting sustainability and ethics. Throughout the conversation, Valeti and Jon Kung address public skepticism, underscore the significance of culinary creativity through "third culture cooking," and emphasize the necessity of adaptability in food practices to drive change. They argue for a future where optimism and collaboration pave the way for solutions that unite innovation with tradition, highlighting the transformative spirit of Detroit as a backdrop to their inspiring narratives.
