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Hosted by Selma Duhovic · science · EN
Discussions about science, innovation, and impact
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Signup to Generate a PitchActivation Energy is hosted by Selma Duhovic. The show has published 56 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "56. Casey Lippmeier (Checkerspot) on precision fermentation" (11 December 2025, 39 minutes), "56. Casey Lippmeier (Checkerspot) on precision fermentation" (11 December 2025, 39 minutes), and "55. Jason Kakoyiannis and Brian Brazeau (Ferment) on biotechnology and biomanufacturing" (3 December 2025, 48 minutes).
Activation Energy publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 56 episodes.
Booking probability for Activation Energy is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Activation Energy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Activation Energy's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Activation Energy are Scientific Research & Development. Activation Energy has a science audience.
Selma Duhovic hosts Activation Energy, a science podcast with 56 episodes published.
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Casey Lippmeier of Checkerspot discusses precision fermentation. Adam Lawrence co-hosts. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:32) Education and career (04:25) Checkerspot - origin story and technology (07:05) Target market...
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Casey Lippmeier of Checkerspot discusses precision fermentation. Adam Lawrence co-hosts. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:32) Education and career (04:25) Checkerspot - origin story and technology (07:05) Target market...
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Jason Kakoyiannis and Brian Brazeau of Ferment discuss the state of bioeconomy and backing biotech startups. Adam Lawrence co-hosts. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:38) Education and careers (01:35) Ferment origin...
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William Morris of NuMat talks about metal organic frameworks (MOFs) for filtration, separation, and storage of gases, as well as about his journey helping spin out a startup from Northwestern University. Bryce Meredig...
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Mark Warner of Liberation Bioindustries speaks about the importance of scaling biology and shifting focus from R&D to manufacturing. Adam Lawrence cohosts. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:39) Career (02:36) Definition...
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Nádia Parachin of Integra discusses industrial biotechnology. Adam Lawrence co-hosts. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:49) Education and career (02:21) Tech transfer and innovation financing in Brazil vs. US (08:52)...
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Robert Stoner of Kendall Square Project and previously of MIT Energy Initiative speaks about licensing as a way to bring academic and scientific research to the market. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:39) Education and...
David Heller of C16 Biosciences speaks about biomanufacturing technology and products and business strategy. Adam Lawrence co-hosts. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:32) Career path (03:13) Origin of C16 Biosciences...
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Joško Bobanović of Sofinnova Partners speaks about bioeconomy, industrial biotech, and biomanufacturing. Adam Lawrence co-hosts. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:34) Education and career path (02:21) Sofinnova Partners...
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Lee Vinsel of Virginia Tech and Andrew Russell of SUNY Polytechnic Institute speak about innovation, hype, and the importance of investing in maintenance. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:29) Eduction and career paths...
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Adrien Côté of the Velocity discusses translating science and research into business ventures. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:43) Education and career (03:17) Velocity Incubator (07:50) Successfully incubated ventures...
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Adam Lawrence of AGL.BIO speaks about bioeconomy and biomanufacturing. OUTLINE (0:00) Introduction (00:38) Education and career (03:23) Challenges and barriers in biomanufacturing (04:46) Bioeconomy terminology (08:52)...
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Charla Triplett of Spine by Design speaks about medtech entrepreneurship and investing. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:42) Education and career (03:00) Suncoast VC (04:45) Investment thesis (05:44) Portfolio (11:41)...
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Jason Jay of MIT Sloan School of Management speaks about sustainability endeavors and systemic investing. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:33) Career (04:27) MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative (10:29) Modeling climate...
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Aleksandra Gosiewski of Keel Labs talks about harnessing the ocean to create biobased materials. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:50) Education and career path (01:39) Origin of Keel Labs (03:45) Sustainability (05:37)...
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Dr. Tanya Ramond of Sapienne Consulting talks about deeptech ventures and commercialization strategies. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:45) Career path (03:50) Transitioning from academia to industry (05:17)...
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Fred Rostami of GreenLIB talks about recovering and recycling materials from lithium batteries. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:33) Fred’s career path (01:21) GreenLIB’s elevator pitch (01:55) Common and...
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Jaehee Sweeney of BEI talks about battery technologies, including BEI's products. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:26) Career path (04:12) Energy storage (07:38) Lithium-based batteries (10:17) Lithium metal batteries...
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Jeff Rosedale of BakerHostetler speaks about how deeptech entrepreneurs can navigating the IP landscape and integrate IP with business strategy. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:25) Jeff’s professional background...
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Bryce Meredig of Citrine Informatics talks about leadership and the business of science. OUTLINE (00:00) Introduction (00:28) Career path (02:06) Academia vs. business (03:15) Deeptech startups vs others (04:48)...
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