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The Ocean AgeAuthor: Fed DeGobbi
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#36: Daniela Allerbon – Patagonia Special (Part 1): replacing antibiotics in aquaculture for the prevention of fish infections.
Monday, 17 November, 2025
Send us a textDaniela is an economist specialising in the marketing and development of science-based products, with a focus on sustainable aquaculture and biotechnology. She has 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur, 4 of which were devoted to developing and commercialising feed additives, utilising pre-clinical trials for human health products. She has also worked across the private and public sectors, as well as with NGOs and international organisations. Prior to founding Aquit in 2022, Daniela led research and development initiatives at Silvateam, where she managed the launch of a new business unit and coordinated international research on the microbiome and COVID-19. She has received several notable recognitions in the sector, including her participation in the Hatch Blue and Conservation International Ventures "Women in Ocean Food" program, and her completion, coming up first place, of the BIGinBIO program with the Ganesha Lab, focusing on biotechnology management. Daniela holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Universidad de San Andrés and has completed postgraduate studies in management and policy in culture and communication.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction to The Ocean Age and Patagonia Special Series00:01:04 - Guest Introduction: Daniela Allerbon and Aquit00:02:23 - Innovation Park and Team Dynamics00:03:57 - Daniela's Early Career and the 2001 Economic Crisis00:08:16 - Adapting to Change and Entrepreneurial Spirit00:13:12 - Public Perception of Aquaculture and Communication Challenges00:19:10 - Daniela's Career Transition to Aquit00:31:16 - Aquit's Mission: Farming Fish Without Antibiotics00:37:31 - Innovation Challenges and Award Recognition00:41:03 - The Science Behind Aquit's Product00:46:24 - Expanding Technology to Other Species and AI's Role00:49:25 - Compelling Reasons for Farmers to Adopt New Solutions00:54:00 - The Global Issue of Antibiotic Resistance01:05:03 - Radical Empathy: Advice for Entrepreneurs01:06:43 - Ocean Entrepreneurs and the Impact-Profitability Challenge01:10:37 - Being a Latin American Startup with Global Ambitions01:21:11 - Unconscious Bias in Venture CapitalUseful Links & Resources:Aquit’s websiteAquit on LinkedIn Daniela Allerbon on LinkedInDaniela mentioned the book "Reinventing Organizations" by Frédéric LalouxGet in touch with The Ocean Age's host Fed DeGobbi on LinkedIn, X or by emailing directly at fed@oceanage.coThe Ocean Age Podcast is produced by Charlotte Raffo and edited by Nebojsa Lešević. Sarah Carpenter and Giulia Leanza are our research assistants. Eliana Caragia manages Distribution and Engagement. Please send in your feedback: what do you want to hear more or less of? Any suggestions? Would love to hear what you think!
