Waste into WOW! Cemvita’s Moji Karimi Turns CO2 into Gold
Karl and Erum sit down with Moji Karimi, co-founder of Cemvita, a company innovating in carbon conversion technology. Moji shares details of Cemvita’s journey from an ambitious vision of industrial biotechnology to solutions that turn carbon emissions into valuable products. Moji talks about the science and impact of reshaping industries like energy, mining, and aerospace, pointing out how important it is to use nature’s processes to advance sustainability. Tune in to learn about the evolving relationship between biotech and heavy industries; a future where carbon waste becomes a resource.
Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction and Catching Up
00:00:24 - Holiday Season and Social Events
00:01:45 - Pop Culture Collides with Biotech
00:02:14 - Heartfelt Animation: The Wild Robot
00:04:58 - Biotech Meets Horror: The Substance
00:06:59 - Time Magazine’s Best Inventions in Science
00:08:24 - Innovations in Biotech and Mining
00:09:39 - Japanese Wooden Satellites and Space Elevators
00:12:15 - A Thrilling Space Opera: The Reality Dysfunction
00:13:13 - Interview Begins with Moji Karimi of Cemvita
00:21:30 - Pioneering CO2 Utilization: SemVita’s Early Vision
00:30:45 - Navigating Industry Challenges with Biotech
00:36:54 - Oxy’s Bold Vision for CO2 Conversion
00:40:32 - Decarbonization: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Solutions
00:45:51 - Carbon Waste: New Opportunities and Innovations
00:55:54 - Crafting Culture and Building a Team at Cemvita
01:00:28 - Moji’s Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
01:04:06 - The Dynamics of Working with Family
01:06:09 - Wrapping Up: Final Reflections