Jonathan Smiga
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- Milken Institute58 min
Disrupting Food: Alternative Proteins Leading to a More Sustainable Future
Cristina Alesci, Ethan Brown, Jeremy Coller, Uma Valeti, David Levinson, David Rockefeller Jr., Lance Price, Jenny Santee, Jonathan Smiga, Ashley
Ethan Brown of Beyond Meat and Uma Valenti of Memphis Meats joined Collar Capital's Jeremy Collar to address the environmental and health crises of traditional livestock, proposing plant-based restructuring and cellular agriculture as sustainable alternatives. The panel detailed how these technologies are achieving rapid cost reductions and high consumer acceptance while positioning incumbent factory farms as stranded assets vulnerable to regulatory bans and supply chain failures. Ultimately, the discussion highlighted a strategic shift where major industry players view these innovations as essential partners in mitigating food safety risks and capitalizing on a growing market for high-quality, low-impact protein.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Food Investors and Innovators Inspiring a Health Revolution
Ryan Shadrick Wilson, Arian Foster, Kara Roell, James Rogers, Patrick Smith, Adam Waglay, Jonathan Smiga
Industry leaders and investors convened to address the $18 trillion food market's transition from legacy manufacturing to transparent, vertically integrated supply chains that prioritize nutrient density and cold-chain innovation. Key figures from Butterfly Equity, Power Supply, and Appeal Sciences outlined strategies combining for-profit scalability with social impact, such as extending produce shelf life to reduce waste and optimizing distribution for lower-income accessibility. The dialogue emphasized that sustained cultural shifts toward conscious consumption will drive capital allocation, provided companies balance commercial viability with regulatory compliance and educational initiatives.