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56. Casey Lippmeier (Checkerspot) on precision fermentation
Thursday, 11 December, 2025

Casey Lippmeier of Checkerspot discusses precision fermentation. Adam Lawrence co-hosts. OUTLINE(00:00) Introduction(00:32) Education and career(04:25) Checkerspot - origin story and technology(07:05) Target market - infant nutrition(08:21) Partnerships(10:41) Precision fermentation(13:04) Bioeconomy(14:52) Advantages and disadvantages(17:28) Market sizing and segmentation(19:27) Success stories(22:26) Value ecosystem and manufacturing (24:50) Needed innovations(26:58) Continuous fermentation(28:16) Industry cycles(31:29) Policies(35:39) Vision of the future of bioeconomy