Turning Science into Consumer Brands with Osman Khan, Co-Founder & CEO of Squared Circles

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Turning Science into Consumer Brands with Osman Khan, Co-Founder & CEO of Squared Circles

Osman Khan, Co-Founder & CEO of Squared Circles: The Consumer VC #328

Mike Gelb

Aug 16, 2024

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Hi friends,

Our guest today is Osman Khan, CEO and Co-Founder of Squared Circles. Squared Circles, a consumer-focused venture studio incubating brands grounded in science and already launched three businesses. Magic Molecule, Algae Cooking Club and Freaks of Nature. The studio is committed to using bioscience IP with generative AI to create highly targeted product experiences

We discuss:

What IP is valuable?
How they partner with IP providers
Constructing IP licensing deals
What can be commercializable vs. not
Consumer categories that are ripe for innovation
How they use generative AI to craft brands
The next stage for plant based products
IP exclusivity & much much more

I hope you enjoy listening!

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