Exponential Technologies in Food: How AI and Biotech are Reshaping Our Plates

A big thank you to Tom Andriola, Chief Digital Officer at UC Irvine, for hosting our very own Dr. Harold Schmitz on the Digital Squared podcast.

Harold reflects on a career dedicated to driving innovation across academia, industry, and now venture capital — from his time as Chief Science Officer at Mars, to co-founding The March Group.

In this episode, Harold shares:

• The science-to-impact journey behind food innovation

• How we define our focus on exponential technologies

• How AI and biotechnology are reshaping the future of food

Listen to the full podcast here

About the Digital Squared podcast

A podcast that explores the implications of living in an increasingly digital world. We're on a mission to inspire our listeners to use technology and data for good. Your host, Tom Andriola, is the Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Data, and Chief Digital Officer at the U