iSelect Deep Dive Series

  The future of personalized health management is here, and iSelect is at the forefront of this exciting new field. During this Deep Dive, iSelect Principal Tom Bunn is joined by…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN2ow8Ip3cw For those new to our Deep Dives, iSelect is a venture capital firm in St. Louis focused on companies in food, agriculture and health. iSelect invests at the forefront of…

Revolutionizing Primary Care: A Deep Dive into Innovative Solutions and Investment Opportunities Primary care is integral to the U.S. healthcare system, accounting for 50% of annual medical visits. However, with only…

Unveiling the Future of Carbon Measurement and Verification in Agriculture In iSelect’s latest Deep Dive, Carbon Measurement, Reporting and Verification (Carbon MRV) in Agriculture, we aim to provide an in-depth understanding…

 Fermentation, the driving force behind the creation of age-old favorites such as beer, wine, kimchi, and yogurt, is a testament to our innovative use of natural processes. But now, imagine…

 Who would have thought in a world of food innovation we need to think about the future of fat? Embark on a riveting exploration of the vital link between food…

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented catalyst for change, revealing how much we can achieve from the comfort of our own homes. A world of remote work, e-commerce, and digital…

The cheese landscape is rapidly evolving as various plant-based and alternative cheese products gain popularity among consumers. Driven by health and environmental concerns, the demand for high-quality, non-dairy cheeses has skyrocketed…

Learn from experts about metabolic health in this deep dive video. Discover biomarkers, biosensors, and small steps you can take for metabolic fitness. Are you interested in investing in the cutting-edge…

Are you interested in the latest developments in the field of longevity and aging? If so, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into the topic. The fascinating field of…

If you’re an investor in the food and agriculture industry, you won’t want to miss iSelect’s Deep Dive series on Specialty Crops. In part one of this two-part series, experts from…

Are you interested in the challenges of implementing value based care in healthcare? Look no further than this insightful panel discussion. The experts discuss the obstacles facing payers, providers, and patients…

Consumer preferences for food are undergoing a major transformation. Sustainability, health, and taste drive this shift, and food companies must adapt to stay relevant. In our Food & Agriculture Deep Dive…

https://youtu.be/9klceLkke4Q Optimal nutrition is a cornerstone of Food is health.  It is also a complex subject.  With countless fad diets and contradictory studies, nutrition can be challenging to find genuine innovations…

Soil health is the foundation of a thriving agricultural ecosystem, and soil carbon is vital in maintaining this vitality. As the primary component of soil organic matter, carbon is responsible for…

In no other industry are democratization and cost reduction more needed than in healthcare. With technology advancing and costs dropping, consumers are more empowered than ever before to take control of…

Discover the hidden dangers of sugar and its far-reaching impacts on health in this month’s Healthcare Deep Dive. In this eye-opening video, we delve into the growing evidence that implicates sugar,…

Responsible nutrient management plays a crucial role in sustainable agriculture, as nitrogen, phosphate, potassium, and various other nutrients are essential components in the production of crops for food, fuel, and feed….

Dive into the captivating world of nutrition research with our latest Deep Dive video, where we explore the future of this rapidly evolving field and the groundbreaking work being done by…

Headquartered in the Midwest, iSelect has historically been more focused on row crop technologies than specialty crop technologies. As we expand our scope, however, specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, tree…

As macronutrients, proteins are necessary for all important human biological functions, from repairing tissue, to making hormones to managing the brain. That’s why, in the context of human health and nutrition,…

Wearable devices enable us to collect data to monitor our health at home. Exciting advances in technology increase the information we can access to make health decisions. In next week’s Deep…

As Covid-19 continues to shake the globe, it’s leaving many uncertainties in its path. Opportunity hides in times of uncertainty, and we are committed to finding and championing the best companies,…

While food and nutrition play key roles in our health, medical foods go a step further. Medical foods are formulated to manage nutritional deficiencies that affect disease progression and are prescribed…

Diagnosing, detecting and monitoring disease is one of the highly lauded potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in healthcare. The potential of these technologies to reduce time…

A thriving food system that delivers on “Food is Health” is fundamentally dependent on the health of our soil. Unfortunately, soil health has deteriorated significantly in the past century due to…

Embark on a journey to explore the world of non-invasive cancer diagnostics with our latest Deep Dive video. Discover how innovative methods are being developed to detect cancer earlier and more…

The future of farming has been a hot topic for years, with discussions and debates revolving around the role of robotics and automation in modern agriculture. Today, a combination of factors,…

The inflammatory response is critical to our survival, helping us heal from injury and defend against disease. Chronic inflammation, however, has implications in a number of widespread and devastating diseases, including…

Longitudinal health data track the same patient at different points in time. For physicians, longitudinal data can offer a complete medical history of a patient, which allows for better health decisions…

In the world of agricultural technology (“agtech”), increasing agricultural yields are treasured as the holy grail to feed a hungry and growing population. However, it is well documented and more and…

Profitability is a frequent topic of conversation and a frequent challenge for farmers and growers, influenced by numerousfactors. Some of these factors, climate / weather, trade policy, and government subsidies are…

The complex world of autoimmune diseases is a growing concern for millions, as the body’s immune system mistakenly targets and attacks healthy cells. In our Autoimmune Disease Deep Dive, we dive…

In order to meet the demands of consumer shifts toward animal free products, there are a number of ways in which these products can be achieved. Cellular agriculture, the ability to…

Explore the often overlooked aspect of improving the food system – enhancing nutrient bioavailability. This concept is crucial for maximizing the health benefits derived from the food we consume. Learn how…

Research shows that chronic inflammation may be the common factor in many diseases. iSelect invests at the convergence of food and health and is interested in nutrition’s role in inflammation. We…

Join us for a Deep Dive discussion on soil health, exploring its meaning, benefits, challenges, and innovative improvement solutions. Learn why soil health is crucial for sustainable agriculture, food security, and…

Developing, marketing and selling new food products is one of the most challenging and uncertain aspects for food companies, big and small. Developing a new food product, from ideation to commercialization,…

Ingredients play an integral role in the convergence of food and health. Modifying or changing ingredients can result in better health outcomes, sustainability benefits, improved nutrition, and improved taste. This week…

Everything in life is connected. The work we put in is equal to the value we get out of those efforts. The time we spend preparing for something is proportional to…

We need to grow more with less. By 2050, the global population will exceed 9 billion people, and the UN estimates that by that point we’ll need to produce at least…

Antibiotics, one of the major medical discoveries of the 20th Century, have enabled humans to treat a wide array of bacterial infections that once caused significant death and suffering. For this…

Shortening the new crop development cycle brings tremendous value to the agricultural industry as it will allow us to develop solutions faster and more efficiently.

Embark on a journey into food and health innovation with iSelect’s latest Diabetes Deep Dive video, focusing on the intersection of these fields and their impact on diabetes, a chronic disease…

We spend a lot of time thinking about agriculture technologies and how they can be applied in the most advanced economies in the world, but we often overlook the pressing need…

Food Ingredients as a whole, is an incredibly broad topic, and one that is impactful to us every day.  We may think of food ingredients as sugar, flour and eggs, but…

While food has long been used to improve health, our knowledge of health is now being used to improve food. Strictly speaking, all food is functional, in that it provides energy…

Food Ingredients as a whole, is an incredibly broad topic, and one that is impactful to us every day.  We may think of food ingredients as sugar, flour and eggs, but…

Nutrition plays a key role in health and wellbeing. The role of nutrition, which can modify the genetic base, is crucial to the Human life cycle. It’s a science that deals…

Farm profitability is a topic of frequent discussion in agricultural circles, though it has notably declined in the past 10 years in the US, for corn and soy farmers in particular….

Nutrition is fundamental to health and well-being, crucial in the human life cycle. It involves the study of nutrients in our diets and how our bodies assimilate them to support life-sustaining…

Farm Labor shortages are not a new problem in food and agriculture, but recent shortages in the past decade of available farm labor in the US are causing serious concern from…

With the regulatory landscape poised to change around hemp and its extracts (namely CBD), the hemp and CBD markets are experiencing rapid growth. This is creating many opportunities in genetics, cultivation,…

Farm Labor shortages are not a new problem in food and agriculture, but recent shortages in the past decade of available farm labor in the US are causing serious concern from…

In the last century, we greatly expanded the notion of what it means to be human. Remarkable innovations in both science and technology brought us to the moon, laid the foundation…

Synthetic biology is an advancing field of science, by which technological advancements in genome sequencing, DNA synthesis, and genome editing have enabled scientists to view biology as they do engineering. The…

In the last century, we greatly expanded the notion of what it means to be human. Remarkable innovations in both science and technology brought us to the moon, laid the foundation…

As the aquaculture industry experiences rapid growth, finding sustainable alternatives to traditional fishmeal feed becomes increasingly critical. The reliance on fishmeal creates an unsustainable cycle of harvesting wild fish to feed…

Rapid genome editing advancements, especially with site-directed nucleases like the CRISPR system, have profoundly impacted the biological sciences. In agriculture, genome editing in crops is revolutionizing the progress of breeding programs….

As aquaculture continues to grow at breakneck speed, developing new feeds will be critical. Currently, fishmeal is used heavily to feed farm-raised fish which creates an unsustainable cycle of killing wild…

Indoor farming is revolutionizing the agricultural landscape, incorporating various innovative methods and technologies that promise to reshape how we cultivate and consume food. From hoop houses to state-of-the-art plant factories, indoor…

Gene editing technologies have experienced significant advancements in recent years, revolutionizing agriculture, livestock, and aquaculture. Among the leading technologies are CRISPR, ZFNs, and TALEN, which have made editing DNA more precise,…

The seafood supply chain is notoriously opaque and cumbersome. It’s not uncommon for some seafood products to change hands forty times on the way to the plate. New traceability and data…

Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Drug Discovery: A Deep Dive Artificial Intelligence (AI) has increasingly become integral to numerous industries, leading to significant breakthroughs and enhancements. Its transformative potential is equally palpable in…

Until recently, gene editing was extremely expensive and took several months, even years. However, with the discovery of CRISPR/Cas-9, costs have shrunk by 99% and tests can be run in days/weeks….

Aquaculture systems and technology are at the forefront of revolutionizing how we produce and consume seafood, addressing the ever-growing global demand for protein while lowering cost and improving nutrition. With the…

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) poses significant challenges on individual, family, and health system levels, with the highest drug development failure rate among diseases currently being studied. However, researchers continue to explore new…

CRISPR gene therapy is one of the most exciting areas of scientific research today, and for good reason. The potential applications of this technology are vast and far-reaching, from developing new…

Traumatic Brain Injury is arguably one of the most complex disorders in the human body. Recent advances in 3D imaging technologies and blood-based biomarker identification have proven to be significant advances…

The Human Longevity Deep Dive explores the latest advancements in the field of longevity, including research on parabiosis, senescence, and mitochondria. The presentation also explores potential investments and thought leaders in…

As we age, our cells enter a state called senescence. These harmful cells do not support the cells of which they are a part, and as we grow older, their accumulation…

Understanding the Latest Advances in Alzheimer’s Diagnostics This iSelect Deep Dive offers valuable insights into cutting-edge research on Alzheimer’s diagnostics. The discussion covers various risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s, including age…

Whether it is to provide public services or stimulate the economy, various grant-making agencies within the U.S. Federal Government help propel innovation driven by science and technology. The U.S. Department of…

Pork is the most widely consumed meat on the planet. Swine Tech enables pork producers to operate more efficiently and safely while meeting increasing global demand.

The field of human microbiome therapeutics has experienced significant growth over the past decade, fueled by increasing scientific understanding, investment, and innovative approaches to treating and preventing diseases. By targeting the…

Exploring the recent advances in medical technology to drive a multi-omics approach to Precision Diagnostics. Multi-omic approaches, or Panomics, utilize massive datasets to view the biological interactions within the entire complex…

Dive into our comprehensive exploration of the cutting-edge advances in medical technology that are shaping the multi-omics approach to precision medicine in the field of oncology. Multi-omic approaches, also known as…

This is a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities of researching the human microbiome. The discussion covers cutting-edge technologies and companies that are innovating in the field. The conversation highlights…

40% of all food produced in the US is wasted. In restaurants, retailers, and homes across the US,  the cost of uneaten food is $161 billion. Opportunities abound to transform food…

New cancer diagnoses are expcted to rise by 70% in the next two decades. Early detection of cancer dramatically reduces survival rates. Current standards of care are either highly invasive/highly accurate…

Human Biohacking is quickly transforming from a niche pursuit among millennials to a revolutionary movement reshaping our understanding of health and well-being. By harnessing the power of genetics, biohackers aim to…

Discover the transformative potential of gene therapy in our latest Deep Dive video as we explore the groundbreaking technologies and innovative companies leading the way in treating inheritable diseases and many…

The soil microbiome is a treasure trove of possibilities impacting plant, soil, and human health. Cutting-edge research and technological innovations have enhanced our ability to harness the power of soil microorganisms,…

This Deep Dive explores the field of longevity and the various approaches being taken to extend human lifespan and improve health in old age. The transcript covers different areas of research…

Consumer Acceptance of Synthetic Biology and Gene Editing: What You Need to Know Synthetic biology and gene editing are two emerging fields that can potentially transform various industries, from agriculture to…

The agriculture industry is in a transformative era, driven by shifting consumer preferences, a growing focus on sustainability, and the integration of cutting-edge agtech across the entire food supply chain. This…

Cellular agriculture is a hot topic right now, and for good reason. With a market opportunity of $700 billion and growing, the potential for disruption and innovation in this space is…

Tissue engineering is an exciting field that is seeing a wave of funding and excitement. In this deep dive, we learned that tissue engineering involves three core components: cells, scaffolding, and…

With a decrease in the amount of land available for farm use and an ever-growing concern about resource usage, farmers need to be smart about their livestock management practices if they…

2.6 billion people depend on the bounty of the oceans every day, yet global harvests of marine fisheries are 2.5x what our oceans can sustainably support. As more people cohabit the…