211 episodes

Mind-expanding tales of entrepreneurship and people building a better world.

Future Optimist (Formerly Beat the Often Path‪)‬ Ross Palmer

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 25 Ratings

Mind-expanding tales of entrepreneurship and people building a better world.

    Massimo Portincaso: From Managing Director and Partner at BCG to Pioneering Bio Manufacturing

    Massimo Portincaso: From Managing Director and Partner at BCG to Pioneering Bio Manufacturing

    Today, we're diving into the intersection of deep tech and innovation with Massimo Portincaso, the Founder and CEO of Arsenale BioYards. As the creator of this groundbreaking bio-manufacturing platform (what does that even mean!?!), he’s using crazy tools like yeast to build… Anything! No this isn’t Star Trek… but this is undeniably the kind of future tech that humans have only dreamed about for generations.
    Beyond Arsenale, Massimo leads Deepwave Ventures, offers his expertise on several advisory boards, and champions the deep tech mission through his work with Hello Tomorrow. His journey from a senior role at BCG to a key player in the bio-economy illustrates a commitment to practical innovation. Arsenale BioYards, recognized for its pioneering approach and backed by its first round of funding, stands as a testament to Massimo's vision of a more efficient and economically viable bio-economy. In short? This man is building the future!
    ➡️ https://www.arsenale.bio/
    ➡️ https://rosspalmer.com/massimo-portincaso
    ➡️ Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
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    • 50 min
    Introducing Future Optimist (Formerly Beat the Often Path)

    Introducing Future Optimist (Formerly Beat the Often Path)

    Welcome to Future Optimist! I'm Ross Palmer and together we're going to explore the world of the future in all its good and bad glory with the entrepreneurs and visionaries who are building the world of tomorrow. I hope you’ll join me in becoming a Future Optimist!
    ➡️ Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
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    • 2 min
    Greg Johnson: Crazy Water-Permeable Sustainable Concrete

    Greg Johnson: Crazy Water-Permeable Sustainable Concrete

    Greg Johnson is the Co-Founder and CEO of AquiPor Technologies. His company offers groundbreaking tech for porous concrete, meaning the sidewalk can collect and capture rain water! AquiPor promotes a new type of material technology intended for urban stormwater management. We will investigate the effectiveness and environmental impact of their products, including their permeable concrete and low-carbon technology claims. The discussion will also cover AquiPor's approach to infrastructure solutions and their real-world applications. Join us as we look beyond the marketing to understand the actual contributions of AquiPor Technologies to urban water systems, and why this crazy tech is so important right now.
    ➡️ https://aquipor.com/
    ➡️ https://rosspalmer.com/greg-johnson
    ➡️ Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
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    • 46 min
    Introducing Future Optimist (Bye Bye Beat the Often Path)

    Introducing Future Optimist (Bye Bye Beat the Often Path)

    Wow – 200 interviews in the bag! So what’s next?
    In this mini-episode I’m going to be telling you three things I’ve learned from the 200 interviews I’ve conducted for the Beat the Often Path podcast. I’m also going to be going into more detail about an exciting change that’s coming up – the name of the podcast is changing to…*drumroll*… Future Optimist!
    We’re going to explore the world of the future in all its good and bad glory with the entrepreneurs and visionaries who are building the world of tomorrow. I’m excited for this new era of the show, and I hope you’ll join me in becoming a Future Optimist!
    ➡️ Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
    ➡️ Subscribe on YouTube: @therosspalmer

    • 9 min
    Deniz Kent: CEO of a Mind-blowing BioTech Company That’s Raised over $40 Million

    Deniz Kent: CEO of a Mind-blowing BioTech Company That’s Raised over $40 Million

    In this very special 200th interview, I’m joined by Deniz Kent, the Co-Founder & CEO of Prolific Machines, a biotech company at the forefront of sustainable and healthy food. Starting his career with notable research in cancer immunotherapy at the University of Bristol, Deniz has been recognized for his contributions to science, including winning the award for “outstanding contribution to research” while at GlaxoSmithKline focusing on asthma. Deniz is a key player in cell production for agriculture, aiming to make cultured meat competitively priced against conventional farming. With $42M+ in funding and support from people like Mark Cuban, Emily Ratajkowski, and Ciara to name just a few, Prolific Machines is redefining food sustainability and accessibility.
    ➡️ https://www.prolific-machines.com/
    ➡️ https://rosspalmer.com/deniz-kent
    ➡️ Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
    ➡️ Subscribe on YouTube: @therosspalmer

    • 49 min
    Lin Kayser: The Insane World of AI-assisted “Computational Engineering”

    Lin Kayser: The Insane World of AI-assisted “Computational Engineering”

    Joining us today is Lin Kayser, the co-founder of Leap 71 – a Dubai-based company pioneering the emerging field of Computational Engineering. Lin started coding as an 8-year-old and is a serial entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in building high technology ventures.
    ➡️ https://leap71.com/
    ➡️ https://rosspalmer.com/lin-kayser
    ➡️ Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
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    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

nikolasgartner ,

THE NEXT JOE ROGAN!!!!

Ross is a legend in the making. Get in early and tell your friends!

Q3Fit ,

Inspiring

This podcast is like getting a dose of inspiration - giving you the confidence you need to take to road less traveled.

Loliveira2 ,

One time Guest and forever listener

I was a guest at the podcast and had the pleasure to share my unusual founder story with the show listeners. Ross was an amazing interviewer and surprised me with questions and twists I’d never heard before in the many podcasts I’ve been a guest before. Loved being a guest and I’m now a faithful listener to the amazing stories being told by resilient people through the lenses of an amazing host! 🤩

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