Scaling Green Innovation Globally: Lessons from Swedish Algae Factory with Sofie Allert

05 Dec 2025 • 28 min • EN
28 min
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Join Sofie Allert, Co-founder and CEO of Swedish Algae Factory, in an inspiring conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore what it really takes to scale breakthrough sustainability technologies while building a profitable business. Learn how Swedish Algae Factory is transforming algae into high-value materials that power next-generation energy, cosmetic, and industrial applications — all while running a large-scale factory in Sweden. 🎯 Insights You’ll Learn: ✓ How to scale green production without compromising profitability ✓ The role of automation and advanced biotech in sustainable manufacturing ✓ Sofie’s journey from biotechnology student to award-winning founder ✓ Why algae is one of the world’s most overlooked but powerful sustainable resources ✓ Lessons from operating a full-scale factory and planning for profitability by 2027 ✓ How Europe is fostering deep-tech and climate-tech innovation ✓ What founders should know when building businesses at the intersection of science, sustainability, and industry markets 🌍 Why This Matters: As the world demands greener materials and more responsible production, companies that combine scientific innovation with scalable business models will define the next industrial era. Swedish Algae Factory is proving that climate-tech can be both impactful and commercially viable. 👤 Expert Background: • Co-founder & CEO, Swedish Algae Factory — large-scale algae-based materials production • Background in biotechnology and business design • Recognized as one of Europe’s leading green innovators • Passionate about leveraging natural systems to solve global sustainability challenges • Operating a major commercial factory on the west coast of Sweden with profitability targeted for 2027 🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders transforming industries through technology. 💡 Perfect For: Climate-tech founders, deep-tech innovators, sustainability leaders, industrial tech operators, investors in green manufacturing, and anyone interested in scaling science-based companies. 🚀 Timely Topic: The next wave of industrial innovation will be sustainable, automated, and nature-inspired — and Swedish Algae Factory is leading the way. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com #Sustainability #ClimateTech #GreenManufacturing #Biotech #DeepTech #AlgaeTech #Innovation #CleanTech #Entrepreneurship #ScaleUp #GaryFowler #SofieAllert #SwedishAlgaeFactory #GSDVentureStudios

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