The Future is Fungi
Dive into the captivating world of fungi with the "The Future is Fungi" podcast, where we explore groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in the mycological universe.
Join us as we converse with leading scientists and trailblazers whose visionary work is steering our planet towards a sustainable future by leveraging the fungal kingdom.
This podcast is for everyone interested to learn about the potential to leverage fungi for environmental solutions, but also specifically scientists who are interested to walk the route of commercializing their research and fungi focused startups looking to grow their companies and learn from other fungal startup peers.
The Future is Fungi
Mycoremediation and Its Fungal Powers with Dr. Oona Snoeyenbos-West
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Oona Snoeyenbos-West, an environmental microbiologist and co-founder of MycoMine, a pioneering startup using fungi to clean up pollution. With over two decades of experience, Oona is at the forefront of mycoremediation — the process of using fungi’s mycelium networks to break down environmental pollutants like oil spills, heavy metals, and plastics.
We discuss her journey from a childhood fascination with dinosaurs to building a company that bridges the gap between lab science and real-world impact. Oona shares the challenges of scaling fungal solutions, navigating regulatory hurdles, and the potential of fungi to turn waste into valuable materials, from mycelium leather to biofertilizers.
If you’re curious about how fungi can help clean our water, restore soils, and inspire new industries, this conversation is for you. We also explore why investment, education, and collaboration are key to unlocking fungi’s full potential.
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