{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Energytech Startups","title":"Rhiannon Parker from Loop Bioproducts","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1c03215d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4035,"description":"Who knew cactus could be the future of clean energy and sustainable farming? Rhiannon Parker, the brains behind Loop Bioproducts, is flipping the script by turning prickly pear into biofuels, eco-friendly products, and a lifeline for dry, worn-out land. We get into her wild ride from neuroscience to oil and gas to renewable energy, why she bootstrapped her company instead of chasing VC money, and how she’s weaving regenerative agriculture and indigenous knowledge into the heart of everything she builds. Plus, a peek into her passion project, the Loop Institute, where she’s sparking a new wave of STEM innovation.\nClick here to watch a video of this episode.\n\n00:00 - Energy Tech Nexus\n00:15 - Intro\n01:29 - What is Loop Bioproducts\n06:12 - Skills from Previous Experiences\n09:34 - Value of Diverse Experience\n12:57 - Importance of Cactus in Sustainability\n17:34 - Cactus Photosynthesis Process\n20:40 - Mechanical Harvesting Techniques\n21:36 - Loop Bioproducts Business Model\n23:26 - Sourcing Cactus for Production\n26:40 - Acquiring Land for Agriculture\n31:41 - Regenerative Agriculture Practices\n36:26 - Importance of Timing in Agriculture\n39:34 - Current Consumer Trends\n43:40 - Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainability\n49:00 - Understanding Biopiracy Issues\n50:00 - Reasons for Avoiding Venture Capital\n55:10 - Statistical Behavior in Business\n57:55 - Expertise in Emerging Industries\n01:03:05 - Contacting Loop Bioproducts and The Loop Institute\nhttps://twitter.com/collide_io\nhttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io\nhttps://www.facebook.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.instagram.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_io\nhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/BcLvBZs7KjKyKwxjCN7uM3ceaU5nLSxOZljzKK515LE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kM2Fj/MzRlYTQ3ZDM0NmJm/ZDllOWE1Y2Y3MmRm/MDFkOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}