Shafali Gupta's guest appearances

Shafali Gupta

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@AuManufacturing Conversations

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Henry Bilinsky

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In episode eight of @AuManufacturing Conversations with Brent Balinski, we speak to Dr Shafali Gupta and Andy Epifani, the co-founders and co-CEOs of Uuvipak.The cell biologist and the software engineer met last year and are commercialising a novel food waste-based solution, turning grain and beverage industry waste into single-use plastic substitutes that are home-compostable. And here’s the kicker – you can eat their cups and bowls when you’re done with them.Shafali and Andy are in the Ocean Impact Accelerator's current cohort, and are preparing to launch a Kickstarter this month followed by a capital raise later in the year.Episode guide:1:20 – Origin story. Targeting landfill, emissions, and plastics through their product.3:15 – Previous business (Andy) and leaving the lab (Shafali.)5:18 – Adapting compression moulding to transform food and beverage waste. Starting with edible plastics.7:02 – Types of waste used.7:35 – What does it taste like?8 – Changing laws around cups with plastic liners.10:10 – What logistics will look like with grocers and grain producers.11:20 – R&amp;D. Teaming up with Dr Vassilis Kontogiorgos of University of Queensland to be able to use a broader range of waste materials.12:04 – Choosing to manufacture in-house rather than use a contract manufacturer.13:58 – What they are learning from accelerator programs.14:04 – Planned capital raise this year and Great Wrap’s recent Series A round.15:07 – “There is something missing in Australia.” 17:10 – Australian Made.17:40 – Upcoming Kickstarter.Relevant linksUvipak's websitehttps://uuvipak.com/Ocean Impact's 2022 cohorthttps://www.ocean-impact.org/accelerator-program-2022-cohortStory about Great Wrap's $24 million Series A round in Julyhttps://www.aumanufacturing.com.au/bioplastics-company-wraps-up-24-million-series-a 

In episode eight of @AuManufacturing Conversations with Brent Balinski, we speak to Dr Shafali Gupta and Andy Epifani, the co-founders and co-CEOs of Uuvipak.The cell biologist and the software engineer met last year and are commercialising a novel food waste-based solution, turning grain and beverage industry waste into single-use plastic substitutes that are home-compostable.  And here’s the kicker – you can eat their cups and bowls when you’re done with them.Shafali and Andy are in the Ocean Impact Accelerator's current cohort, and are preparing to launch a Kickstarter this month followed by a capital raise later in the year.Episode guide:1:20 – Origin story. Targeting landfill, emissions, and plastics through their product.3:15 – Previous business (Andy) and leaving the lab (Shafali.)5:18 – Adapting compression moulding to transform food and beverage waste. Starting with edible plastics.7:02 – Types of waste used.7:35 – What does it taste like?8 – Changing laws around cups with plastic liners.10:10 – What logistics will look like with grocers and grain producers.11:20 – R&amp;D. Teaming up with Dr Vassilis Kontogiorgos of University of Queensland to be able to use a broader range of waste materials.12:04 – Choosing to manufacture in-house rather than use a contract manufacturer.13:58 – What they are learning from accelerator programs.14:04 – Planned capital raise this year and Great Wrap’s recent Series A round.15:07 – “There is something missing in Australia.” 17:10 – Australian Made.17:40 – Upcoming Kickstarter.Relevant links Uvipak's website <a href="https://uuvipak.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://uuvipak.com/</a> Ocean Impact's 2022 cohort <a href="https://www.ocean-impact.org/accelerator-program-2022-cohort" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ocean-impact.org/accelerator-program-2022-cohort</a> Story about Great Wrap's $24 million Series A round in July <a href="https://www.aumanufacturing.com.au/bioplastics-company-wraps-up-24-million-series-a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.aumanufacturing.com.au/bioplastics-company-wraps-up-24-million-series-a</a>