Tech for a Healthier Self and Planet

Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Invites

IN THIS EPISODE:

In this episode, our host, Philip Guarino, is joined by Vanessa Westphal, the co-founder of

Choosy. Together they talk about the trends in food consumption, sustainability and

biodiversity, and how artificial intelligence can help us make better decisions for our health

and that of the planet. Consumers are paying more attention to what they eat. Although this isn’t a new trend, with

the food industry responsible for over 1/3 of CO2 emissions, consumers are more conscious

than ever of the environmental impact of what we eat. There is a shift towards consuming

more plant-based, organic and sustainable foods. Yet making good decisions can still be

complex, with opaque labeling and heavy industry marketing. Choosy is a novel solution, an

AI-powered app that learns from our personal tastes and nudges us to eat better and

sustainably.

GUEST BIO:

Vanessa is an entrepreneur, innovator and thought leader. She studied electrical engineering and holds an MLA in Management with focus on Organizational Behavior from Harvard University. After nearly 10 years in the corporate environment, she has (co-)founded two companies and combines knowledge from the corporate & startup world. She has built an incubator, led an intrapreneurship program and coached founders.

As co-founder of the German Tech Startup Choosy, Vanessa aims to make healthy, planet-friendly eating enjoyable for everyone. Choosy leverages AI to help individuals improve eating habits and tackling two of the most significant topics of our time with tech: planetary & human health.