Synthetic Biology and the Future: Engineering a Sustainable World with Michael Newton

GSD Venture Studios Podcasts by Gary Fowler · Mar 5, 2026 · 31m

Join Michael Newton, CEO of Qorium, for a visionary conversation on the power of synthetic biology to reshape our material world. With a track record of scaling products to over $1 billion in annual turnover at Nike, Michael is now leading the charge in cellular agriculture. In this episode, we explore the immense promise of synthetic biology, why Qorium’s unique approach to lab-grown leather is a game-changer for the planet, and how we can re-engineer global value chains for a sustainable future.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✓ What synthetic biology is and why it represents the next industrial…