Foodtech: NextGen Food

Mariana Ramirez de Arellano

Buiness Development Manager

MushLabs

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianaramirezdearellano/

Harvard BA, IESE MBA. Ex-elBulli, ex-founder, ex-consultant, passionate about innovation and building sustainable food systems.

Michiel van Deursen

Vegan Investor

Capital V

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michielvandeursen/

A former tech entrepreneur behind the largest classifieds internet platform in Belgium, as well as an Amsterdam-based internet agency and a tech incubator, Michiel now invests solely in plant-based businesses. His passion for healthy living began while training for an Ironman triathlon, when he learned not only what a plant-based diet can do for personal fitness but also of the wider positive impact on the planet. He was an early investor of The Vegetarian Butcher in the Netherlands, experiencing the massive growth of the plant-based food sector first-hand.

Alexandre Campos

Business Developement Manager

Novameat

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandre-campos-79483112/

Started my career working a few years for an Asset Management firm in Brazil and then switched my career path to management consulting where I worked for 8 years prior to my MBA at IESE, most recently leading projects for large clients in strategy and finance related topics. MBA IESE Class of 2020, Alex joined Novameat after graduating. I am realy into health, nutrition and sports, passions that led me to Novameat and that drive me every day to create a positive impact for the planet and on people’s health.

Alix Chausson

MBA Student

IESE (moderator)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alixchausson/

MBA 2021. Passionate about the role of cutting-edge, disruptive technologies in the global transition towards a healthier, more sustainable food system. Ex-Amazon, 6 Years + in Global Product Development, Regional/Local Marketing, Business Development/In-House Management Consulting.