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this sounds really interesting. i am personally very passionate about this space (reducing the impacts of factory farming due to unethical treatment of animals), but as a systems engineer (with degree in mechanical/electrical/software) i don’t really have the Bio background to get more involved.

did you find that to be a hindrance for yourself?

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Thanks, yes it an important topic that's still underrated today I think.

I wouldn't say hindrance, but it would probably be a bit easier if I had a biochemistry or food engineering/science background.

My partner has an environmental science background, so that helps a bit and she is the one doing most of the experimenting.

But in the end, it's about trial and error. That's also what an expert would need to do. I think if you're interested enough in the topic it's possible to acquire the necessary knowledge.

We plan to hire experts later on once we have the cash to do so (we're not raising money, all bootstrapped).

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