Can a Robot Kill Fish Humanely?

The fish we eat usually die slowly, suffocating after they’re pulled out of the water. Saif Khawaja is the co-founder and CEO of a company called Shinkei. Saif's problem is this: Can he build a machine to efficiently kill fish in a way that is more humane? In this episode, Saif explains: • How he came to believe that our current fishing practices are inhumane • How he adapted the Japanese technique of ikijime • for use at scale • Why Shinkei’s process results in better texture and longer shelf life than commodity fish. • Why Shinkei is doing its own technology development, fish processing, and consumer branding. Connect with us: • Follow Jacob Goldstein on LinkedIn • , X • and Instagram • Email us at problem@pushkin.fm • • Follow Pushkin on Instagram • , LinkedIn • or X • • Listen to Jacob’s other show, Business History • To listen to the show early and ad free, sign up for Pushkin+ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.