Simon Newstead is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with a passion for supporting ventures that aim to make the world a better place. With a degree in Electrical Engineering, Simon has spent over a decade working in the tech industry in various roles, including as a Director for Emerging Technologies at Juniper Networks. In recent years, he has turned his attention to alt protein investing and is a Founding Partner at Better Bite Ventures. He has invested in several plant-based and cell-based protein startups such as Umami Meats, Meatiply, Blue Canopy, CellX, Me&, Fable Food Co, Next Gen Foods, Green Rebel Foods, Fenn Foods, Change Foods, and Hungry Planet. Simon is also the founder of Vegan Startup Podcast and has keen interests in effective altruism.