Checkerspot

Checkerspot's platform is uniquely focused on enabling access to hard to reach molecules. The ability to produce fats and oils on demand in a controlled environment has the potential to stabilize supply chains and improve the quality of ingredients. Leveraging a network of partners allows us to scale faster without investing heavily in infrastructure, ensuring rapid commercialization. We know we are in good company and excited to dive more into topics like this at Future Food-Tech. #FutureFoodTech #MolecularRevolution #Microalgae #Biomanufacturing

From biotech leaders to food brands and ingredient companies. From breakthrough innovators to NGO's, Future Food-Tech is bringing us all together March 13-14 in San Francisco for their flagship summit on "Advancing Food Innovation to Ensure a Healthy & Sustainable Future." Checkerspot is proud to be back as a partner of the event and truly value the relationship we have developed. Join us for two action-packed days of connecting with industry pioneers, investors, and innovators who are tackling the biggest challenges in food-tech advancements, sustainability, and health. Discover new insights shaping the future of food through high-level debates, interactive breakout sessions, and dynamic start-up pitches. Additionally, enjoy the full food-tech experience with mouth-watering novel products being showcased at the live demo kitchen. https://lnkd.in/d5damPD

Last year we entered into a partnership with AAK to develop and commercially produce an alternative source of structuring fats and oils. By harnessing our microalgae technology we’re able to unlock novel fats and oils that solve some of the most critical problems in our global food systems. ? ?? Sustainability ? ?? Quality ? ?? Resource Efficiency ? ?? Resilience ? ?? Scalability And the work continues.

With the Holiday here and the culinary heroes of the house ready for action, have you thought about upping your culinary game this season? Sunset Magazine recently featured Algae Oil as “having a moment with chefs and home cooks alike”. Behind the counter, chefs across the country are now reaching for Spotlight Algae Oil available in nationwide food service distributors, while if you’re looking to add some pizazz to your home cooked Holiday menu, look no further than Algae Cooking Club. Sunset declares, “Algae oil is appealing to home cooks and chefs for its high smoke point, which allows it to handle high-heat cooking methods like frying and sautéing without breaking down, unlike some oils that can turn bitter at higher temperatures. Its stable emulsion properties make for sauces, dressings, and dips that won’t break. Plus it’s nearly completely neutral.” And beyond the performance benefits, “algae oil has approximately 50% of the carbon footprint of avocado or canola oil and uses 80% less land to produce a cup of oil than sunflower or other common culinary oils.” says Checkerspot’s SVP of Strategy, John Krzywicki. What are you using Algae Oil for this Holiday season? https://lnkd.in/gbtFdWAk

Breaking news: WNDR Alpine's Shepherd snowboard has been named a TIME Best Invention of 2024! This is a major milestone for Checkerspot and WNDR Alpine. It's powerful to see such a widely reaching mainstream publication recognizing not just the product we've created, but the widespread, global potential of the materials inside to affect industries far beyond wintersports. #algaeinpetroleumout #treadlightchargehard https://lnkd.in/ghiyzHqa

?? It takes a global village to advance the future of all new materials! We don't need one solution, but many solutions to scale so we can make a dent on the climate crisis.

?? New Partnership Alert?? ?? What does it take to replace petroleum-based products with renewable materials across the supply chain? Commitment and collaboration! “The strength of collaboration lies in its ability to unite diverse expertise and resources, driving innovation that no single entity could achieve alone. By working together, Duotone, Checkerspot, and SWS Board Technology have demonstrated how international partnerships can pioneer the use of sustainable materials, setting a new standard for the action sports boards industry and paving the way for a more environmentally responsible future, “ Renske Visser, Sustainability Officer at SWS Board Technology. ?? We're proud to announce that DUOTONE Kiteboarding as integrated Checkerspot’s cast polyurethane across their entire Twin Tips Kiteboarding lineup. This achievement reflects a collaborative effort between DUOTONE Kiteboarding, SWS Board Technology, and Checkerspot. Thank you for championing a better source of oil and leading the way toward a sustainable future! ?? Read about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/gJeNxd6G ?? Watch the partnership unfold: https://lnkd.in/g9-658PF #biomanufacturing #partnership #biobasedmaterials #biomaterials #microalgaeoil #bettersourceofoil

It's great to see Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU)'s program manager James Gardner and Jim Hawley, Berkeley Lab's Director, of State and External Relations present about "Powering the Future: Harnessing Life Sciences for Sustainable Innovation" to the California State Assembly Joint Hearing Select Committee On Biotechnology And Select Committee On Green Innovation And Entrepreneurship. Watch live now or the recorded session later. I'm bullish on California's #Bioeconomy

In the news ?? We're thrilled to share that our recent collaboration with Cambium has been highlighted by UTECH Polyurethane / Urethanes Technology! This partnership is a significant step forward in creating biobased urethane foams that push the boundaries of performance, innovation and sustainability. A huge shout out to our incredible team and partners at Cambium for making this possible. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey to transform the materials landscape! https://lnkd.in/gTyRMeaW

?? Partnership Announcement ?? We're thrilled to share a groundbreaking collaboration with Cambium to develop and commercialize PFAS-free, high-temperature, and fire-resistant foam products. This partnership is set to revolutionize industries such as aerospace, automotive, shipping, and construction by introducing new biobased materials systems, derived from a better source of oil. Why is this important? Sustainability: Beginning with our unique oils, this collaboration focuses on creating PFAS-free products, ensuring they are safer for people and the planet. Performance: The advanced biobased materials will be developed to withstand extreme temperatures and resist fire, providing safety and reliability. Dual-Use Applications: These cutting-edge foam products are suited for defense and commercial applications, showcasing the versatility and wide-reaching impact of these innovations. Supply Chains: These products will address supply chain gaps and support current and future high-performance hardware needs across land, air, sea and space applications. “We see advanced biomaterials offering a new palette of PFAS-free material solutions that deliver high performance, and are excited to be expanding our materials development and commercialization partnership with Cambium. Biotechnology is unlocking performance capabilities for materials at an increasing rate. As new biomolecules and materials are discovered, we believe that the combination of technologies and approaches will accelerate the creation and adoption of the solutions we will need as a planet. - Scott Franklin, Checkerspot's CSO and Co-founder. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting journey to push the boundaries of materials science and biotechnology. #biomanufacturing #partnership #biobasedmaterials #biomaterials #microalgaeoil