17: Genome edited food - the answer for healthier diet and climate change? Interview with Lynsey Wenger, CFO of Pairwise

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In this insightful episode, Lynsey Wenger, CFO of Pairwise, delves into how cutting-edge technology is transforming our food systems. Pairwise is leveraging the power of CRISPR gene-editing to enhance plant diversity, creating healthier and more sustainable fruits and vegetables.

Lynsey, with her rich background in global natural resources investment banking and sustainability, shares her unique journey to Pairwise and how her financial expertise intersects with the mission to improve both human health and the environment.

Throughout the episode, Lynsey explains the potential of genome-edited food, breaking down complex science for everyday listeners. She discusses the current state of genetically modified food, the environmental benefits of Pairwise’s innovations, and how this technology could help solve pressing challenges in the fight against climate change. From addressing food security to improving nutritional content, Pairwise’s innovations promise to transform the agricultural landscape.

Join us as we dive into the world of gene editing, sustainable agriculture, and the quest for a healthier future.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• The role of CRISPR gene-editing in agriculture
• How Pairwise is using technology to create healthier food options
• The environmental impact of genome-edited plants
• Scaling challenges in food tech and sustainability
• The importance of transparency and mission-driven innovation in the food sector

Tune in to discover how genome editing could be the future of our diets and the climate.

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1. 17: Genome edited food - the answer for healthier diet and climate change? Interview with Lynsey Wenger, CFO of Pairwise (00:00:00)

2. Can you please introduce yourself and explain your journey which led you to Pairwise as a CFO? (00:01:44)

3. Is there something from your prior experience which you think is a critical skill to deploy now in this food tech company? (00:04:01)

4. Can you give the audience a quick overview of what Pairwise is doing? (00:07:19)

5. Can you explain for non-scientists what exactly CRISPR is and what the applications are? (00:12:38)

6. How do you do change DNA in gene editing? (00:15:36)

7. What are the other appliances for CRISPR? (00:18:43)

8. Where do we stand now with genetically modified food? Did perceptions change and did the technology change? (00:22:45)

9. So this would be the first product which is going to launch this year? Do you have any products lined in future? (00:26:27)

10. What is the ultimate end-game? (00:27:39)

11. We talked a lot about the health side, what about environment? Are they better for the environment? (00:29:12)

12. Coming back to the scaling factors - what are the scaling factors you need to focus on to get this technology to scale? (00:33:16)

13. What do you see as the two biggest challenges in the next 2-3 years (00:38:19)

14. What makes you confident that we will solve the climate crisis? (00:42:22)

15. How can people contact you if they want to know more about Pairwise and you? (00:45:06)