Bringing Back the Biomimicry Blueprint | Alinta Furnell

What if I told you that nature’s innovations could redefine our future? Alinta Furnell, a biotechnologist and CEO of Synbiote, explores how biomimicry—the practice of drawing inspiration from natural systems—can solve our most pressing challenges, transform industries and promote a sustainable future.
Alinta Furnell is an Australian biotechnologist and CEO of Synbiote. Inspired by the way that natural systems have been harnessed to solve problems in our daily lives, Alinta is dedicated to her mission of using biotechnology for the improved welfare of both people and planet. In recognition of her impact, Alinta has been honoured as a 776 Foundation Fellow, awarded as a 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian, and instated as an Adjunct Academic in the UNSW School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx