Podcast appearances and mentions of damien clarkson

Marc Coloma dropped out from high school to pursue full time activism. Now he's taken that passion and drive to co-found Heura, a 100% plant-based meat start-up, alongside fellow activist Bernat Añaños. Heura's mission is to create solutions that make the current food system obsolete and accelerate the transition to a world in which animals are out of the protein production equation. Today, Marc talks to Erik about the steep learning curve of entrepreneurship, Heura's Mediterranean culinary heritage, and how he is building consciousness for a future that has to arrive. The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

Grounded Foods Co uses a novel fermentation process to make dairy alternatives from cauliflower and hemp. Erik chats to founder, Veronica Fils, about how the business grew from a fine dining restaurant, the challenges of scaling, the role accelerator programmes played in their business growing, as well as why their TikTok content creator is a truly valued member of the team! The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

Sadrah Schadel is co-founder of No Evil Foods, who make plant-based meats from simple ingredients. No Evil Foods are leaders when it comes to sustainability, having pioneered on being a plastic negative company. Erik and Sadrah chat about how she and her co-founder made the decision to start the business after homemade plant based meats were a hit with family and friends, as well as deep diving on how to put food systems at the forefront of tackling the environmental crisis. The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

This week Erik talks to Moayad Abushokhedim, founder of Fooditive, who are making plant-based sweeteners. Moayad takes us through his journey including one failed start up, 157 investors, as well as fundraising best practices. We speak about expanding your company globally and finding your own way. The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

Unicorn Biotechnologies is developing the next generation of bio-manufacturing systems to power the cell based revolution. In this episode, we hear from the founder, Jack Reid, about why the decentralisation of plant-based manufacturing is the future, and why cell-ag meat is an important part of bringing plant based food products to mass market. The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

Ofek Ron is the founder of Plantish, an Israeli start-up creating plant-based whole fish fillets in a bid to tackle the over-fishing of our oceans. Ofek is a super passionate and charismatic person, who holds community and mission-driven work close to him. He and Erik discuss the vital importance of building a great team, and how Ofek is collaborating with pioneering scientists to design a special 3D printing machine to create their product. They also cover the importance of price point in the plant-based market, why sharing your company 'secrets' can be better in the long run, and why it's taken so long for the plant-based fish market to catch up with other vegan products. The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

Tim Samuels has spent most of his career producing documentaries for the BBC and National Geographic, including a podcast critiquing the wellness industry. He is now founder and CEO of Karmacist where, working alongside Harvard and Stanford scientists, he combines the power of nature with cutting edge science to produce botanical supplements. In today's episode, we hear Tim speak with candour about the challenges of founding a start up after years as a journalist, his cynicism about the mainstream supplement industry, and how he harnessed his skills as a story-teller to secure investment. We also delve into the scientific basis of Karmacist: nutrigenomics, which is how certain nutrients can impact particular genes that are involved in regulating certain bodily functions. If you ever wondered how saffron could help fight depression, then this is the episode for you! The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

Brad Vanstone, grew up on a regenerative English Dairy Farm. He now runs plant-based cheese company, Willicroft, from Amsterdam. In this episode, we talk through how Brad chose to pivot the business to use more sustainable ingredients, the importance of impact, and why he sells other vegan cheese brands in his store in Amsterdam. The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

Darko Mandich moved to San Francisco from Serbia to realise his vision of bee-free honey. In this mini episode, we cover why everything you think you know about the ecological crisis involving the world's greatest pollinators is wrong, as well as lots of practical takeaways on getting investment, and building a business with passion. The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

David Benzaquen, founder of Mission:Plant, is a powerhouse in the plant based space and this week's episode reflects the variety and depth of David's experience. David has a background in activism and at the start of this episode we talk about the power of advocacy work and how to have impact, before moving onto David's collaboration with a Certified Master Chef to create vegan tuna sushi, the subsequent growth of OceanHugger, and the future of the plant based fish market. David is also the founder of Mission:Plant, a holding company advancing the plant based space with consulting and investment, and has plenty of insight for both those seeking to invest or to receive it. Last but not least, we also hear about PlantBelly, David's online vegan grocery store. This episode is stacked full with practical insight, but David also has a lot to share about the idealogical foundations of his work, and the importance of collaboration versus competition, so sit back and enjoy! The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

Jennifer Côté is co-founder of Opalia, a company delivering a new era of dairy by using mammary cells to make whole milk. Jennifer was a big cheese lover and wanted recreate the products she loved before she went vegan. She's now driving innovation in the cell-ag dairy space with the cutting edge tech at Opalia. Tune in to hear about her funding round, and the team she's building for the future of dairy. The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

This week's episode features Christie Lagally, founder of Rebellyous Foods. From a background in aerospace engineering and advocacy work, Christie saw the need for big structural change in the manufacturing of plant based meat products. She and her team at Rebellyous are now working hard on cutting edge tech to provide affordable quality at scale. There are lots of amazing take-aways in this episode, including some history of industrial animal agriculture and how to break the cost structure of plant based manufacturing. The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

In this week's mini episode, Erik speaks to Lewis Foster, founder of vegan dating app: Grazer. Lewis was working in the film industry, when he was offered to pitch a project that didn't feel in line with his vegan ethos. This marked a turning point towards a mission-aligned career. Tune in to hear Lewis talk about his experience of finding funding through the Vevolution platform, and what it feels like to be a tech-based vegan brand on a journey to connect vegans across the world. The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

Find out more about The PACK here - https://thepackpet.com This week we've prepared for you an extra special episode. We were joined in the studio by entrepreneurs Damien Clarkson and Judy Nadel, co-founders of Vevolution and more recently THE PACK, a brand developing nutritious pet food using plant sources. Damien and Judy are veterans when it comes to the plant-based entrepreneurship space. They are Co-Founders of Vevolution, the world's leading plant-based & cell-ag investment marketplace. In 2020 Damien and Judy led the pivot of Vevolution into a technology company, turning it into the leading investment marketplace for plant-based innovation. They are deeply mission driven and always ones to take on bold challenges in the name of positive change for the planet. Their focus on building impact driven sustainable businesses led them to their biggest challenge to-date transforming the pet food industry with their new venture THE PACK. The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott. 00:00:00 An introduction to Damien Clarkson and Judy Clarkson from Vevolution and The Pack 00:03:20 The beginning of Damien and Judy's vegan journey 00:06:25 Vegan Futures 00:10:45 Creating Vevolution 00:12:50 Bosh! announcing their plant-based food range at the Vevolution event 2020 00:14:25 Robbie Lockie from Plant Based News speaking at Vevolution 2018 00:15:00 Damien and Judy's personal favourite events 00:17:20 The effects of the pandemic on the business / how to successfully pivot in business 00:24:14 Making the playing field accessible to women in business 00:26:35 Experiencing misogyny with investors 00:28:45 Struggling with motivation as entrepreneurs / staying inspired 00:32:30 The Pack dog food venture 00:34:30 Pushing against the beliefs that dogs shouldn't eat a plant-based diet 00:43:45 What is so wrong about meat-based dog food? Why are the ingredients so bad? 00:49:00 How are Damien and Judy planning on reaching all the dog lovers in the UK? 00:52:12 How can you make a business partnership work? What are the tricks to make it a happy and healthy workplace? 00:57:10 Stranded on a desert island

Damien Clarkson is the Co-Founder of THE PACK, a food technology startup making healthy and nutritious plant-based dog food. He previously Co-Founded Vevolution a leading technology platform for the plant-based business community where he is still a board member.

In the first episode of Season 4, Erik interviews Stephanie Michelson, founder of Jellatech. Jellatech uses cells to grow, design and purify collagen and gelatin for applications in a range of markets, from medical to consumer based products. Erik talks to Stephanie Michelson about how she spotted the niche in the market, and the incredible science behind their products. The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

Erik is joined by Deborah Torres, founder of Atlas Monroe, whose vegan fried chicken has won multiple awards. Deborah is a great storyteller, with a fascinating origin story to her company and some good insights from her appearance on Shark Tank. Tune in to hear Deborah talk about jumping in at the deep end, and the impressive growth of Atlas Monroe. The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

On this week's mini episode, Vevolution funding success story, we are joined by Jean Louwrens, CEO and Co-Founder of De Novo Dairy. De Novo Dairy is a South African precision fermentation startup creating the future of nutrition . De Novo Dairy produces nature identical, animal free proteins for optimum human nutrition. Jean discusses the importance of authenticity, physical health and balance, and building their unique team of co-founders. The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

This week we are joined by Elysabeth Alfano, CEO & Co-Founder of VegTech Invest. Elysabeth is long-time founder of Plant Powered Consulting and Host of The Plantbased Business Hour. Launched in 2022, VegTech Invest and advisor to the active VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF (Ticker EATV). EATV invests in companies that are actively innovating with plants and plant-derived ingredients to create primary products that are animal-free for sustainable consumption. The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

Damien talks to Dan Murray-Serter, co-founder of smart supplement, Heights. Dan was struggling with insomnia and anxiety, when a dietitian suggested a simple solution in the form of a dietary supplement. The results were life changing, prompting Dan to see the importance of taking care of our brains and create Heights. In this episode, Damien and Dan cover the importance of failure, how to work with advisors, as well as the ins and outs of the supplement market. The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution, and supported by Heura, Moonshot Collaborative and PlantBelly. Moonshot Collaborative is a consumer research firm focused exclusively on actionable, affordable insights on plant-based consumers. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first five survey questions at moonshotcollaborative.com PlantBelly is a new online vegan grocery store that delivers highly curated plant-based foods right to your door. Use code VEVOLUTION to get 20% off your first order at plantbelly.com Heura is Europe's fastest growing plant-based meat company. Follow Heura Foods on Linkedin to see how they are tackling the big, unsolved global food challenges using low carbon foot-print technologies. We're building the world's leading plant-based and cell-ag network and marketplace. Head over to https://www.vevolution.com/register to join our marketplace of investors and startups building solutions for a kinder future. For any questions reach out to hello@vevolution.com Bridey Addison-Child is our editor. Erik Amundson and Damien Clarkson are our hosts.

Judy Nadel and Damien Clarkson are co-founders of The Pack, a UK company offering plant-based meals for dogs. While you might question the need for your pet to go vegan, Nadel and Clarkson are keen to show the scientific benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisette Kreischer is a pioneer of veganism, environmentally conscious living and purpose driven businesses in the Netherlands. A high profile author, Lisette has published 10 books of plant-based food and herbal medicine with her new book Dog.Eat.Plant set to be released this October. Lisette is also the Co-Founder of iconic Dutch plant-based brand The Dutch WeedBurger. In this conversation with Damien Clarkson they explore the power of creativity in entrepreneurship and building a mission driven business. This podcast is produced by Vevolution and edited by Bridey Addison-Child

This week Damien Clarkson sits down with Tammy Fry Director of Fry's Family Foods. Their journey is an incredible one which saw the Fry's family grow the business out of their home kitchen turning it into a global business feeding the world plant-based protein that today has over 60 products available in the market. In this discussion Tammy shares her passion and methods of advocating veganism, we touch on Tammy's international karate career and share the successes and pitfalls of bringing a product to market. Also Damien and Tammy discuss the exciting recent development which has seen Fry's join the newly formed LIVEKINDLY Co and and what they could mean for the future of the plant-based movement. This podcast is produced by Vevolution and edited by Bridey Addison-Child

This week we head to Silicon Valley where Damien Clarkson speaks to David Breslauer Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder of Bolt Threads, an incredible company replicating the processes of the natural world to invent and scale plant-based textile innovations . David takes us on a journey with him from an ambitious post-grad thesis to becoming an entrepreneur collaborating with Stella McCartney, and how his leather grown from mushrooms could be part of the solution to the climate crisis. This episode is a must listen for anyone interested in the creation of materials to replace the use of leather and other materials of animal origin. This podcast is produced by Vevolution and edited by Bridey Addison-Child

This week Damien Clarkson and Judy Nadel talk with Simon Coley, co-founder of Karma Drinks. Simon talks about how they built the business, the Karma Cola foundation and the work they are doing in Sierra Leone, various ways of becoming accredited as an ethical company, and the importance of just getting started with an idea. We also cover the age-old tension between practical change and ethical principles, and best practice for finding the right people to work with. Summer's coming, so kick back and enjoy with a bottle of Karma Cola! This podcast is produced by Vevolution and edited by Bridey Addison-Child

This week Damien Clarkson and Judy Nadel sit down with a true pioneer in the plant-based investment space Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni. Through his investment firms Vegan Capital, Dismatrix Group and as a partner in Blue Horizon's group Sebastiano is involved with many of the world's leading plant-based companies. In this discussion he talks about his commitment to activism and his investment career and talks in depth about the future of the plant-based economy and how startups can pitch effectively to investors. If you are interested in knowing about where the future of plant-based business is heading this is a must listen episode. This podcast is produced by Vevolution and edited by Bridey Addison-Child

To celebrate the launch of Series 2 of the Plant Based Business Podcast we will be releasing 4 episodes and hosting a special live virtual event on Thursday 7th May. Plant Based Business podcast hosts Damien Clarkson and Judy Nadel will interview some very special guest panellists about the future of the Plant Based Economy. Tickets for this special live event are free and available over on www.vevolution.co The Plant Based Business Podcast is produced by Vevolution and edited by Bridey Addison-Child

Everything I do, wear, eat, no animal abuse or use is in place. I do not wear leather. I do not wear wool. I do not eat animals or animal products, and this way...I am also helping reduce the polluting of the environment, and I know for sure also my health is positively influenced with this decision. The 16th interview in this series, features Richard de Koster. Richard is a kind and passionate soul dedicated to aligning and collaborating with humans and businesses in the Netherlands and worldwide to create and perpetuate not only the vegan conversation as it impacts all life here on earth, but also as a source of truth for living a life of compassion and purpose. Richard has been vegan for 2 years, and vegetarian for 20+.  In this interview, he shares his vegan journey in The Netherlands, why he became vegan and how is personal vegan journey continues to evolve and expand as he unites humans worldwide in a common and shared pursuit of health and harmony. Mentioned in this interview: Jodi Monelle's Live Kindly, Claire Smith & Beyond Animal, Damien Clarkson and Vevolution,

Jonathan Petrides is the Co-Founder of allplants, a fresh frozen food startup on a mission to feed the world more plants. In this discussion with Damien Clarkson and Loui Blake, JP discusses his entrepreneurial background, motivation for creating allplants and the challenges of building a high growth startup. This podcast is produced by Vevolution and edited by Bridey Addison-Child

The Happy Pear, Dave and Steve go to bed every night thinking today was a good day to die. This because they have built a wellness empire on their own terms. Building their business, which happened to do £10 million in turnover last year, around their zest for life and passion for health and well-being. In this episode of The Plant Based Business Podcast they talk with Damien Clarkson and Loui Blake about their business journey and their mission to do things differently. This podcast is produced by Vevolution and edited by Bridey Addison-Child.

Vevolution Co-Founders Damien Clarkson and Judy Nadel talk to Loui Blake about how they built Vevolution, the reasons behind the launch of the Plant-Based Business Podcast and the future of the plant-based economy. This podcast is produced by Vevolution. It is edited by Bridey Addison-Child

On episode 55 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Damien Clarkson, the co-founder of Vevolution, the UK events company creating a storm of positive change. You can follow them on Instagram at @vevolution_ In this conversation we covered: - Damien's background, prior to starting Vevolution. - Climate Change and how it is perceived differently across the globe. - How Damien met wife and Co-Founder, Judy. - How to separate your relationship and business. - Vevolution Festival 2019 + other events they have hosted. - When to start a vegan business (HINT: now is the time) Hope you enjoy the show! www.vevolution.co

In this episode I interview Damien Clarkson and Judy Nadel, co-founders of Vevolution, a plant-based events and media start-up in London, UK. Damien has spent the past decade primarily working on social change projects for some of the UK's biggest NGOs and brands. He's previously ran a creative agency and in fact he's been on this show before, back in 2016, in episode 35 talking about digital strategy, but since then he and Judy have taken Vevolution forward and now work on it full-time. Judy is a creative tour-de-force. She's passionate about the sensory arts, promoting women via her platform Badass Vegan Women and She Loves Plants and encouraging people to care about animals and the environment. She's worked with some of the biggest organisations in the UK in creating digital work and curating hackathons. With a background in events management, her main aim for each project and event is to bring people together to connect and create unique, one-off experiences. In this episode Damien and Judy talk about: • How they've managed to secure some of London's most prestigious (and expensive) venues and still break even on their events • What the most popular events have been and how they decide what kinds of talks, topics and events to run • The marketing strategies they use to attract crowds to their events • What's involved in pulling together their ‘Pitch and Plant' event (a vegan version of Dragon's Den/Shark Tank) • How they work with sponsors and brands over and above the typical stall/table/booth offering to achieve a win-win that helps both parties' businesses grow • How they got onto an accelerator program with one of the UK's largest banks • And much more Visit the Vevolution website Check out She Loves Plants Brands mentioned in vegan business news highlights Plant Based World Conference & Expo (New York, 7-8 June, 2019) Beyond Meat   RESOURCES: My Online PR Course for Vegan Business Owners & Entrepreneurs: Vegans in the Limelight My book Vegan Ventures: Start and Grow an Ethical Business Follow Vegan Business Media on: Facebook   Twitter  Instagram  Connect with me personally at: Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn

In this episode I interview Damien Clarkson and Judy Nadel, co-founders of Vevolution, a plant-based events and media start-up in London, UK. Damien has spent the past decade primarily working... Read More

Katrina Fox of Vegan Business Talk chats with Damien Clarkson and Judy Nadel from vegan events and media startup Vevolution.

In the latest episode I talk to Co-founder of the Vevolution Festivals Damien Clarkson. Although not an 100% focus on the fit vegan body, we speak more on how to have a "fit" vegan business. Damien is super passionate about vegan entrepreneurship and it shows during this insightful chat. We cover - His personal story - How Vevolution started - Tips he has for transitioning onto a vegan diet, including his favourite vegan spots around the world - What he thinks the future of veganism will look like - Tips for anyone starting a vegan business Damien has truly got his finger on the pulse of all things vegan, this episode is well worth the listen.

Episode 29 with Damien Clarkson provides an insight into the Vegan movement in the UK and the role that Vevolution is playing in bringing people together and promoting positive change in the world. In this episode we talk about: Damien's personal story and transition to a vegan lifestyle The UK vegan market and statistics What the Vevolution mission is Innovation in the plant based category & opportunities for entrepreneurs to make impact in this space Large corporations like McDonald's & KFC and how we can support them to promote positive change Plans for Vevolution going forward including their content creation & events As always if you enjoyed this episode please share on social media or flick the link across to anyone who you think would benefit by listening. Simon

Episode 29 with Damien Clarkson provides an insight into the Vegan movement in the UK and the role that Vevolution is playing in bringing people together and promoting positive change in the world.In this episode we talk about:Damien's personal story and transition to a vegan lifestyleThe UK vegan market and statisticsWhat the Vevolution mission isInnovation in the plant based category & opportunities for entrepreneurs to make impact in this spaceLarge corporations like McDonald's & KFC and how we can support them to promote positive changePlans for Vevolution going forward including their content creation & eventsAs always if you enjoyed this episode please share on social media or flick the link across to anyone who you think would benefit by listening.Simon

Welcome to the 384th episode of Our Hen House!  Mariann interviews artist, writer, and activist Sunaura Taylor, whose new book, Beasts of Burden: Animal and Disability Liberation, explores the intersection of disability studies and animal ethics. She defines ‘ableism’ and its impact on animals, […]

Episode 15 features Judy Nadel and Damien Clarkson. Judy Nadel and Damien Clarkson are the co-founders of Vevolution, a new vegan and conscious living festival staged in London on Saturday November 5, 2016. Judy and Damian are passionate about encouraging people to care about other animals and the environment, and believe that veganism is a social justice movement changing the world. Judy

In this episode I interview Damien Clarkson from The Growing Box, a creative agency in London, UK, providing content creation solutions for ethical brands. A longtime and passionate storyteller, Damien has written for The Huffington Post and The Guardian on vegan and environmental issues. He recently co-created the short film SWINE in partnership with renowned UK animal charity Viva! and launched a new vegan education festival Vevolution. Damien and his team have worked on some of the UK's biggest commercial and social good campaigns and he has a strong background in marketing. He describes himself as a ‘multi-potentialite' with a diverse range of interests and a desire to helping both non-profits and vegan business owners to tell the world about the ideas and products that matter. In this interview Damien talks about: •    The importance of storytelling for vegan brands •    How service providers can manage the ‘feast or famine' aspect of client work •    The one thing your content needs to have above all else •    The power of video marketing •    The benefits of working with small, boutique agencies over big-name ones •    And much more Visit The Growing Box website Visit the Vevolution website Brands mentioned in vegan business news roundup: Velvet 59 Kat Von D Pai Rahua TheVeganKind VBites Foods Fry's Family Foods Farmacy CookDaily The Cruelty Free Shop RESOURCES: My Online PR Course for Vegan Business Owners & Entrepreneurs: Vegans in the Limelight My book Vegan Ventures: Start and Grow an Ethical Business Follow Vegan Business Media on: Facebook   Twitter  Instagram  Connect with me personally at: Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn RESOURCES: My Online PR Course for Vegan Business Owners & Entrepreneurs: Vegans in the Limelight My book Vegan Ventures: Start and Grow an Ethical Business Follow Vegan Business Media on: Facebook   Twitter  Instagram  Connect with me personally at: Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn

In this episode I interview Damien Clarkson from The Growing Box, a creative agency in London, UK, providing content creation solutions for ethical brands. A longtime and passionate storyteller, Damien has written for The Huffington Post and The Guardian on vegan and environmental issues. He recently co-created the short film SWINE in partnership with renowned UK animal charity Viva! and launched a new vegan education festival Vevolution. Damien and his team have worked on some of the UK’s biggest commercial and social good campaigns and he has a strong background in marketing. He describes himself as a ‘multi-potentialite’ with a diverse range of interests and a desire to helping both non-profits and vegan business owners to tell the world about the ideas and products that matter. In this interview Damien talks about: •    The importance of storytelling for vegan brands •    How service providers can manage the ‘feast or famine’ aspect of client work •    The one thing your content needs to have above all else •    The power of video marketing •    The benefits of working with small, boutique agencies over big-name ones •    And much more Visit The Growing Box website Visit the Vevolution website Brands mentioned in vegan business news roundup: Velvet 59 Kat Von D Pai Rahua TheVeganKind VBites Foods Fry’s Family Foods Farmacy CookDaily The Cruelty Free Shop RESOURCES: My Online PR Course for Vegan Business Owners & Entrepreneurs: Vegans in the Limelight My book Vegan Ventures: Start and Grow an Ethical Business Follow Vegan Business Media on: Facebook   Twitter  Instagram  Connect with me personally at: Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn RESOURCES: My Online PR Course for Vegan Business Owners & Entrepreneurs: Vegans in the Limelight My book Vegan Ventures: Start and Grow an Ethical Business Follow Vegan Business Media on: Facebook   Twitter  Instagram  Connect with me personally at: Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn

I'm joined by Damien Clarkson and we discuss the exciting new film Swine that he's been working on along with Robbie Lockie, which explores the shocking reality of antibiotic resistance in factory farms. We also talk about what we as activists can do to help progress Veganism as a social justice movement. We then reflect on the effectiveness of last year's Vegan Futures event and discuss this year's event Vevolution. Look out for Swine here: http://www.watchswine.today/ And come along to Vevolution: http://www.vevolution.co/ Check out Damien Clarkson on social media YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU8Y352nMH1l6ZAPH90xoCw/feed INSTAGRAM @damienclarkson TWITTER: @damienclarkson FACEBOOK: Damien Clarkson