SMEY: “We Are Building Synthetic Food Systems — From the Molecule Up”
Viktor Sartakov-Korzhov is a food industry entrepreneur and techbio innovator with over a decade of experience in industrial food production and fermentation technologies. In 2021, he founded SMEY, a company pioneering sustainable cultivated oils through precision fermentation and AI. Viktor’s mission is to create resilient, sustainable alternatives for the food, beauty, and industrial sectors, reshaping ingredient sourcing and supply chains. In this exclusive interview, Viktor discusses how SMEY is revolutionizing the cultivation of oils, its role in addressing climate and supply chain challenges, and the potential of precision fermentation and AI in reshaping the future of food and industrial ingredients. Can you tell us about SMEY and what inspired you to start the company? SMEY is an AI-enabled biotech company pioneering a new generation of …
