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Andrew D. Ive

Founder & Managing General Partner of Big Idea Ventures

Introduction

Andrew is the founder of Big Idea Ventures (BIV). BIV’s purpose is to solve the world’s biggest challenges by supporting the world’s best entrepreneurs, scientists and engineers. Our first fund called the New Protein Fund I invests in plant-based, cell-based and fermentation enabled foods and ingredients to impact climate change, animal welfare and personal health. Investors include Tyson Foods, Temasek, Buhler, Givaudan, AAK, Bel Group, Avril and others.

BIV’s second fund is focused on working with Top US universities to create the future of food companies in rural communities and regions.

Andrew is an Advisory Board member for Tufts Nutrition Council. Friedman School Entrepreneurship Advisor. Harvard Business School graduate, Procter & Gamble brand management trained, Andrew spent a number of years as an entrepreneur growing companies.

Andrew is married, has a daughter and the toughest 10 lb fluffy white dog resembling Snowy from the Tin Tin books.

Speaking Sessions

Watch the video to hear Andrew’s insightful keynote address at BIV’s most recent demo day!

Andrew recently gave a keynote speech at our Limited Partner, Buhler’s, Networking Day. Watch the video to learn more about the global food tech industry and the role BIV plays in it!

Media Features Around the Globe

More from Andrew

MB100 Award

We are pleased to announce that Andrew D Ive has been recognised by Meaningful Business on the 2023 #MB100. Now in its 5th year, the award celebrates leaders combining profit and purpose to help achieve the United Nations Global Goals.

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GROW@COP

Our founder and General Managing Partner Andrew D Ive will be a jury member at the GROW@COP Food & AgTech session on Dec 8th in Dubai.

GROW@COP is a collaborative effort between Webit Foundation and UICCA to showcase global innovations aimed at addressing climate challenges. The event will feature the semifinals and finals of Webit Foundation’s Founders Games during the Climate Change Conference (COP28) at Expo City Dubai.

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Interview with Just Food Magazine

Dean Best spoke to Andrew Ive, the founder of venture-accelerator hybrid Big Idea Ventures about the prospects for plant and cell-based proteins, what his firm can offer startups and looking for “world-changing” investments. 

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Connect with Andrew on Linkedin

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Events Update Coming Soon!

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Andrew’s Podcast Sessions with BIV’s Startups

The Big Idea Podcast: Food (Episode 37 Opalia)

Podcast #38 Andrew Speaks to Jennifer Côté about using mammary cells to create milk without the cows.  Big Idea Ventures has launched our very own podcast “The Big Idea Podcast: Food”. Each week Big Idea Ventures Founder Andrew D. Ive will speak with some of the most...
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The Big Idea Podcast: Food (Episode 36 Luyef Technologies)

Podcast #37 Kris Blanchard CEO and Co-Founder of Luyef Biotechnologies speaks to Andrew about developing high-quality, eco-friendly meat alternatives.  Big Idea Ventures has launched our very own podcast “The Big Idea Podcast: Food”. Each week Big Idea Ventures...
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The Big Idea Podcast: Food (Episode 35 De Novo Dairy)

Podcast #35 Big Idea Ventures has launched our very own podcast “The Big Idea Podcast: Food”. Each week Big Idea Ventures Founder Andrew D. Ive will speak with some of the most innovative minds in the food space and talk about the exciting projects they are a part...
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The Big Idea Podcast: Food (Episode 53 Algrow Biosciences)

Podcast #53: Algrow Biosciences Founder, Sudhir Kumar Pasupuleti, speaks with Andrew from Big Idea Ventures about starting a company in India that produces dairy alternative products intended to valorize functional, versatile algae proteins with gentle, solvent free...
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The Big Idea Podcast: Food (Episode 52 Genuine Taste)

Podcast #52 Andrew speaks with Genuine Taste’s Emily Farrar and Pooya Mamaghani about the future of cultivated meat. Genuine Taste is a pioneering cell agriculture firm with a primary focus on enhancing fat production. Their mission is to infuse alternative meat...
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The Big Idea Podcast: Food (Episode 51 Cultimate Foods)

Podcast #51 George Zheleznyi, founder of Cultimate Foods, speaks with Andrew Ive from Big Idea Ventures about a tastier sustainable food options. Culminate Foods is creating better alternatives to traditional meat. Culminate is growing real fat cells in a cruelty free...
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The Big Idea Podcast: Food (Episode 50 Thrilling Food)

Podcast #50 David and Jarred, founders of Thrilling Foods, speak with Andrew D. Ive from Big Idea Ventures about Thrilling Foods, the company that they founded to develop their plant-based bacon product, BAKON.  Based in Portland, Washington Thrilling Foods created...
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The Big Idea Podcast: Food (Episode 49 Extracellular)

Podcast #49 Will Milligan founder of Extracellular speaks with Andrew D. Ive from Big Idea Ventures about Extracellular, the company that he founded to develop the technology for optimising cell culture media to generate effective cell growth at low cost....
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The Big Idea Podcast: Food (Episode #46 Yofi)

Podcast #46 Ben Blum-Boukozba CEO and founder of Yofi.bio speaks with Andrew about plant-based dairy alternatives. Yofi is your new go-to plant-based milk! Yofi is revolutionizing the game by spotlighting protein-rich superfood chickpeas. Their innovative blend...
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The Big Idea Podcast: Food (Episode 28: MAD Foods)

Podcast #28: Andrew talks with Angelique Teo, Co-Founder & CEO of MAD Foods, who are committed to providing plant-based beverages that are full-flavoured, nutritious and well-balanced. Big Idea Ventures has launched our very own podcast “The Big Idea Podcast:...
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Partner with BIV

Interested in speaking with Andrew? Let’s chat.

Do drop us an email if you’re one of the following:

– A media publication looking for an interview or quote about the global food tech industry.

-Part of a corporation, family office or are an investor looking to work with BIV or one of our portfolio companies.

-Are event organisers keen on having Andrew be a speaker or panelist.

Contact Us
Apply to join our New Protein Fund accelerator program

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