David Breslauer from Bolt Threads on Next-Generation Fibers

We caught up with David Breslauer, PhD, of Bolt Threads. David is the chief scientific officer and co-founder of Bolt Threads, a young company that is working to create next-generation textile fibers that are inspired by nature, and specifically by spider's silk.

David discusses the source of the company's inspiration, how it set up crucial teams within the company, and discusses the topic of sustainable clothing and fibers, among many other topics. 

This series is made possible by CIEE, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneuring Excellence, which supports the professional development of chemical engineers and other scientists or engineers working with and in scientific, applied, and professional entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity. You can learn more about CIEE and what it does here

The CIEE interview series focusing on entrepreneurs in chemical engineering is made possible by the AIChE's Foundation's Doing a World of Good Campaign.

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