Simon Davis is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of SEADLING, a seaweed biotechnology startup, that has been leading innovation in the seaweed sector in South East Asia since 2018. Simon has been active in the seaweed industry for 8 years, serves on the advisory board of UN Global Compact’s Safe Seaweed Coalition and is a passionate advocate for the pivotal role that seaweed will play as a source of new materials for a sustainable future whilst combatting carbon and restoring abundance to our oceans.

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01:01 – Simon's Career Break and Sailing Journey

02:05 – Discovering Seaweed During Travels

03:46 – Simon's Deep Dive into the Seaweed Industry

05:08 – The State of Seaweed Farming in Southeast Asia

07:44 – Innovation Gaps in the Seaweed Industry

08:05 – Comparing Asia vs. Europe/North America

09:37 – The Scale and Potential of Seaweed Farming in Southeast Asia

10:09 – Opportunities for Innovation

11:02 – Exploring New Seaweed Species and Applications

11:56 – The Role of Local and International Stakeholders

12:57 – Bridging the Gap between East and West

14:08 – Learning from China

15:24 – The Future of Seaweed Cultivation

16:18 – The Potential of Equatorial Seaweed Farming

17:10 – Lessons from Asia

18:00 – The Importance of Diversification in Seaweed Products

19:11 – Seedling's Focus on Pet Food Ingredients

20:36 – The Role of Seaweed in Animal Feed and Biostimulants

21:22 – The Future Directions of the Seaweed Industry

22:13 – Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

23:01 – Simon's Call for Talent at Seedling

24:05 – Avoiding Past Mistakes in Seaweed Industry Development

25:06 – The Need for Diversification and Resilience

26:02 – Potential Contributions from Global Entrepreneurs

27:42 – The Challenges of Innovating in Southeast Asia

29:30 – The Importance of Expanding into more Applications

30:14 – Quality Standards and Certifications

31:18 – Seedling's Approach to Innovation

32:06 – Developing Seaweed-Based Products

33:22 – Seedling's Farming Partnerships and Supply Chain

34:06 – Research and Innovation in Tropical Seaweeds

36:16 – The Importance of Building Relationships in Asia

37:37 – Seedling's Focus on Pet Food and Biostimulants

38:58 – Seedling's Product Development and Market Expansion

40:19 – Exploring New Seaweed Species and Varieties

41:07 – The Potential of Red Seaweeds

42:05 – Opportunities in Red Seaweed Applications

43:27 – Encouraging Global Entrepreneurs to Explore Red Seaweeds

44:08 – Seedling's Call for Talent Across Various Roles

45:21 – How to Connect with Seedling

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Useful Links:

Simon Davis on LinkedIn

SEADLING: Website, LinkedIn and Email

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