‘Breaking barriers is a team sport’ – Lia Carlucci [Interview]
Lia Carlucci describes herself as a scientist turned entrepreneur turned food and climate investor.
She studied medicine at the University of Hamburg before doing a Bachelor of Science in nutrition sciences and biochemistry and an MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology.
She is a partner at climate tech venture capital fund Marvelous and is a mentor and jury member at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), an EU-funded startup and innovation ecosystem that works to address the biggest issues in the food system.
You are involved in so many exciting projects: the investment firm Marvelous, the food innovation center FoodCampus and your recently launched insights newsletter VITAMIN C. How did your career path lead to where you are?
“My journey began in medical school in Germany, where I was struck by a startling fact: over 80% of human diseases are related to food and nutrition - topics barely touched upon in the medical curriculum. This realisation was a turning point for me.
“Leaving medical school, I dove into biochemistry and nutrition. That's where I discovered the profound impact of food not just on personal health but on our planet.
“Key pitstops on my journey so far include building a D2C health company and co-founding Germany’s leading think tank for the future of nutrition, network of 30,000 experts. At Jägermeister, I led food tech investments and contributed to the company’s transition from a herbal spirit brand to a “Best Nights of Your Life' company.