# The Future of Colour with Microbes with Roya Aghighi and Sarah Graham (DW367)

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Podcast: [Dynamic Women®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dynamic-women-17323)
Published: 2026-06-02T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://dynamic-women.captivate.fm/episode/the-future-of-colour-with-microbes-with-roya-aghighi-and-sarah-graham-dw367
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## Resource

It's so exciting to be back at Web Summit interviewing last year's pitch winners. You are going to want to listen up to hear about the future of colour. Our host, Diane Rolston sits down with Roya and Sarah, the two co-founders of Lite-1, a company using microorganisms to revolutionize one of the most pollutive industries you've probably never thought about. Listen to learn these key takeaways: The shocking truth about the colour industry: why over 85% of the colours in everything you wear, eat, and use every day are made from something most people never consider Why even the "natural" and plant-based alternatives aren't actually solving the problem, and the performance compromise brands are being forced to make How two designers with no formal science backgrounds forced their way into biology labs and built something that didn't exist anywhere in the world yet The honest answer when Diane asked if being a woman made the journey harder, and what Roya says they've become numb to The first-of-its-kind black: what makes Lite-1's version completely different Why big clients are coming to them right now (unusual for an early-stage startup) and what's causing the overwhelming demand The platform approach: how one single production strain is allowing them to achieve multiple colors and enter different industries faster Where Sarah found unexpected personal growth Roya's proudest moment Two final messages for every woman building something hard Guests’ Bio: Roya Aghighi: Award-winning biodesign leader bridging design, science, and commercialization. A pioneer of interdisciplinary innovation in Canada, reshaping how advanced materials are developed and brought to market. Sarah Graham: International biodesign leader working at the intersection of fashion, material science, and b…

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