Innovating Sustainable Textile Dyes: A Conversation with Newera Bio's Co-Founder Lucie Semenec

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🌿 Join Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he interviews Lucie Semenec, co-founder and CEO of Newera Bio, a groundbreaking startup revolutionizing textile dyes!

Discover how Lucie transformed her academic research into an innovative business creating sustainable microbial dyes to replace harmful fossil fuel-based alternatives. Learn about their journey through UNSW Founders 10x Accelerator, partnerships with Main Sequence Ventures, and exciting plans for global impact.

🎯 Key Topics:

• The founding story of Newera Bio

• Challenges and breakthroughs in sustainable dye development

• Environmental impact of textile dyes

• Startup accelerator experience

• Funding and mentorship journey

• Global expansion plans

• Team collaboration and industry insights

⏱️ Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:24 Founding Story of Newera Bio

01:15 Challenges with Natural Dyes

03:17 Impact of Textile Dyes on the Environment

05:16 Experience with UNSW Accelerator

08:32 Support from Main Sequence Ventures

12:36 Global Growth Program and Future Plans

33:28 Team and Collaboration

36:11 Conclusion and Contact Information

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