During this episode, Santosh is joined by Matthew Perkins, the Founder & CEO of Macro Oceans, a company that transforms 100% traceable kelp into potent marine bioactives and innovative materials. The discussion centers on Macro Oceans' innovative transformation of kelp into low-carbon biomaterials as sustainable alternatives to petrochemical products. Matthew shares insights into kelp farming in Alaska, the benefits of kelp in beauty and skincare products, and the company's commitment to sustainability and transparency. The episode highlights the intersection of technology, sustainability, and consumer demand, showcasing Macro Oceans' efforts to utilize 100% of harvested kelp and promote eco-friendly practices. Don’t miss it!
Highlights from their conversation include:
- Macro Oceans Overview (1:10)
- Matthew's Background and Journey to Macro Oceans (2:19)
- Kelp in Beauty Products (3:23)
- Kelp Industry Overview (6:23)
- Post-Harvest Processing (8:26)
- Consumer Demand for Transparency (10:28)
- Operationalizing Traceability (12:21)
- Green Premium Concept (15:30)
- Zero Waste Philosophy (17:28)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (19:50)
About The Future of Supply Chain
During each episode of The Future of Supply Chain, we sit down with a different entrepreneur, investor, or industry veteran to discuss their story, views on the industry, and how we can collectively build the future of supply chain together. Listen to more episodes at https://www.dynamo.vc/podcasts.
About Dynamo Ventures
Dynamo Ventures is a pre-seed and seed stage fund that invests in supply chain and mobility startups, worldwide.