Biofabrication & Color: Sarah Graham on Innovation & Impact
In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondozo sits down with Sarah Graham, co-founder of Light One and winner of the Web Summit Vancouver 2025 pitch competition.
Sarah discusses Light One's mission to transform the toxic global color and design industry by using microbiome biofabrication to create sustainable pigments. She details the environmental and health impact of synthetic dyes and how Light One aims to address these issues with its innovative microbial dyes.
Sarah shares her journey from being a fashion designer to a biodesign entrepreneur, explaining the company's holistic and environmentally conscious approach. She highlights the significance of color in human expression and the urgent need for sustainable alternatives.
Sarah also discusses the challenges and opportunities in bringing their technology to market, as well as the importance of having a dedicated team to drive meaningful change.
00:00 Introduction to the Business Leadership Podcast
00:49 Meet Sarah Graham: Winner of Web Summit Vancouver Pitch Competition
01:56 The Problem with Synthetic Dyes
03:16 The Birth of Light One
04:22 Microbial Biofabrication: A Sustainable Solution
05:22 Challenges and Opportunities in the Industry
12:57 Sarah's Personal Journey and Passion
18:49 The Future of Sustainable Color
24:16 Final Thoughts and Advice for Innovators
Sarah discusses Light One's mission to transform the toxic global color and design industry by using microbiome biofabrication to create sustainable pigments. She details the environmental and health impact of synthetic dyes and how Light One aims to address these issues with its innovative microbial dyes.
Sarah shares her journey from being a fashion designer to a biodesign entrepreneur, explaining the company's holistic and environmentally conscious approach. She highlights the significance of color in human expression and the urgent need for sustainable alternatives.
Sarah also discusses the challenges and opportunities in bringing their technology to market, as well as the importance of having a dedicated team to drive meaningful change.
00:00 Introduction to the Business Leadership Podcast
00:49 Meet Sarah Graham: Winner of Web Summit Vancouver Pitch Competition
01:56 The Problem with Synthetic Dyes
03:16 The Birth of Light One
04:22 Microbial Biofabrication: A Sustainable Solution
05:22 Challenges and Opportunities in the Industry
12:57 Sarah's Personal Journey and Passion
18:49 The Future of Sustainable Color
24:16 Final Thoughts and Advice for Innovators
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