Event description

Join GFI for a webinar series covering the current global landscape of alternative proteins, following the release of our annual State of the Industry Reports. This webinar will provide a global analysis of the developing fermentation for alternative proteins industry. 

The webinar will cover: 

  • The commercial landscape, including new entrants, partnerships, and the emergence of a commercial ecosystem 
  • Private and public investment analysis
  • Scientific and technical progress
  • Government and regulatory developments

GFI speakers

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Maille O’Donnell

CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGER

Maille O’Donnell supports GFI’s Corporate Engagement team’s work to drive private sector support for alternative proteins.

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Sharyn Murray, CFA

INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Sharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to support investors’ exploration of and investment in the alternative protein industry.

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Adam Leman, Ph.D.

LEAD SCIENTIST, FERMENTATION

Adam is focused on engineering a new paradigm in food production.

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Lucas Eastham

SENIOR FERMENTATION SCIENTIST

Lucas Eastham is focused on analyzing fermentation technologies and progressing their applications in the alternative protein industry.

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Madeline Cohen

SENIOR REGULATORY ATTORNEY

Madeline Cohen works on regulatory and policy issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods.

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Michael Carter

POLICY ASSOCIATE

Michael supports the Policy team by providing original writing and analysis in support of alternative protein development and deployment.

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Daniel Gertner

BUSINESS ANALYST

Daniel identifies market opportunities and analyzes the alternative protein industry landscape.

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