

#22 You failed? Good! Why failing fast is essential for breakthrough innovation in biomanufacturing ft. SPRIND
Send us Fan Mail Melina Gerdts introduces the concept of disruptive innovation as a necessary force for systemic change in society. She discusses the insights from Natalie Kyriacu's speech on humanity's contradictions and hosts Patrick Rose, the Innovation Manager at SPRIND, a state-owned agency in Germany focused on fostering unconventional technologies. Patrick explains SPRIND's unique approach to funding and supporting innovative projects, emphasizing the importance of a fail-fast culture and the role of government in driving innovation. The episode concludes with a discussion on the scope of innovations supported by SPRIND and Patrick's vision for the future of innovation. Patrick discusses the innovative SPRIND Challenge in Circular Biomanufacturing, the unique support system for startups at SPRIND, and the cultural differences in accepting failure between Europe and the US. He emphasizes the importance of risk tolerance and the need for a shift in mindset to foster innovation. The discussion also highlights the global influence of SPRIND's model and its potential to inspire similar initiatives worldwide. SPRIND SPRIND Challenge: Circular Biomanufacturing Natalie Kyriacou is the author of Nature's Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction. Natalie Kyriacou full speech. This is her speech at Reclaiming Democracy Together, an event by Conversations at the Crossroads Support the show

















