Conal Cunningham talks Sustainability and the Rise of Insect Protein

EP 299 - Conal is the founder of Mr. Bug, a revolutionary pet
food company using insect protein. 


We talk about Conal’s pivot from the music industry to starting
an insect farm during lockdown, highlighting the sustainability
and health benefits of insect-based pet food. We talk about the
challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship in the pet food
industry, the process of farming mealworms, and the potential of
insects as a sustainable food source. We discuss the regulatory
landscape, the importance of grants for innovation, and the
societal barriers to accepting insects as food.


Conal also explains why government grant scheme's frameworks
qualify for the big bin of bullsh*t


Chapters:


00:00 BWB with Conal Cunningham


00:30 Diving Into the World of Insect Protein


02:48 From Lockdown Idea to Insect Farming


03:49 Efficiency and Sustainability of Mealworm Farming


08:05 The Future of Insect Consumption


11:57 Grants and Challenges of Insect Protein Production


13:44 Beyond Pet Food to Global Nutrition


19:49 The Complexities of Protein Sources


21:35 Preparing for a Plan B in a Changing World


23:09 The Financial Struggles of Bootstrapping


23:39 Raising Funds and Navigating Investment Schemes


24:30 Market Growth and Product Development


25:13 The Quirks of Pet Food Preferences


25:49 Insect-Based Diets: A Sustainable Future?


28:34 Addressing Industry Challenges and Innovations


32:40 The Irony of Animal Love and Consumption


34:27 Quickfire Round: Getting to Know Conal


36:45 Top Tips for Founders and Entrepreneurs


43:03 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations


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