{"id":373,"date":"2021-08-19T20:53:57","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T20:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/?p=373"},"modified":"2021-08-19T21:22:34","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T21:22:34","slug":"018-poppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/index.php\/2021\/08\/19\/018-poppy\/","title":{"rendered":"Making the Invisible, Visible: Monitoring Air and Surfaces for Pathogens with Elizabeth Caley and Sam Molyneux of Poppy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Embed Player\" src=\"\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/20198912\/height\/200\/theme\/modern\/size\/large\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/auto\/download\/no\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" oallowfullscreen=\"true\" msallowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border: none;\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Elizabeth \u201cEC\u201d Caley and Sam Molyneux have both made a career\nof working with large, complex data sets, and deconvoluting them to ask simple\nquestions. Whether researching the genetic drivers that cause normal tissues to\nbecome cancerous, analyzing vast amounts of scientific literature, or identifying\nthe missing data preventing the next breakthrough, EC and Sam have been aligned\nin their goal to use information to make a meaningful impact on people\u2019s lives.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few years ago, EC and Sam began to ponder the health effects of pathogens in the indoor environment. EC\u2019s background had exposed her to the business impacts of pathogens on organizations both large and small. And like all of us, they had both seen the impact the seasonal flu or the common cold could have on their teams. They remarked that there\u2019s incredible biotechnology that allows for precise identification of organisms, plus methods to quantify, sample, and analyze data around them. They wondered why these technologies and techniques, so commonly available in clinical labs, research, and genomics, were not being deployed for the indoor environment. This gap became the next problem for Sam and EC to solve together, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.poppy.com\/\">Poppy<\/a> was born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On this episode, we talk with EC and Sam, Co-founders, and\nCo-CEOs of Poppy, about the importance of understanding indoor air quality. This,\nof course, is tremendously important and obvious during the COVID-19 pandemic (especially\nwith the growing evidence that <a href=\"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/index.php\/2021\/06\/21\/017-airborne-transmission-and-the-semmelweis-reflex-with-dr-david-fisman\/\">SARS-CoV-2\nmay be primarily transmitted by aerosols<\/a>). However, it has always been this\nimportant and always will be. We spend much of our time indoors and the quality\nof those spaces has a dramatic impact on our health and wellbeing. We get into\nthe why, the science and technology (which is fascinating), the potential for\nimpact and scale (which is tremendous), and more including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The obvious and not-so-obvious benefits of proactively managing your indoor air quality. It may even help you with staff recruiting!<\/li><li>The many COVID-related use cases.<\/li><li>Broader health benefits and how air quality might help us address some key <a href=\"https:\/\/infectioncontrol.tips\/2021\/06\/08\/the-impacts-of-the-social-determinants-of-health-in-a-pandemic-world\/\">Social Determinants of Health<\/a> in our built environments.<\/li><li>The business benefits and ROI of indoor air quality.<\/li><li>The path from identification to quantification to mitigation to measurement<\/li><li>How to keep the public\u2019s attention on air quality and other public health issues post-COVID<ul><li>See <a href=\"o%09https:\/deepdive.tips\/index.php\/2021\/02\/08\/using-covid-19-shared-experience-to-make-public-health-communication-better\/\">Episode 15: Using the COVID-19 Shared Experience to Make Public Health Communication More Effective with Vanessa Lamers<\/a> for more on this. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>The opportunity to (and importance of) developing science-based standards for mitigation strategies<ul><li>See <a href=\"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/index.php\/2021\/05\/25\/016-patty-olinger\/\">Episode 16: How to Ensure We Are Ready for the Next Pandemic with Patty Olinger<\/a> to learn how organizations like <a href=\"https:\/\/gbac.issa.com\/\">GBAC<\/a> are doing just that.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cTIPS has talked about work on infection prevention in real-time for years. Whether that be through engineered infection prevention or analytic reporting tools to track the spread of infections in real-time, it always comes down to the data.&nbsp; How can you collect the necessary data and make it ready for analysis in real-time? That\u2019s why we were thrilled to welcome Poppy into the <a href=\"https:\/\/ic.tips\/science-to-market\/\">TIPS Science to Market<\/a> program.&nbsp; For the first time we are seeing a solution that can provide real-time data to help us understand a situation as it happens and put corrective action in place to mitigate risk and to have healthier facilities.\u201d<\/p><cite> Michael Diamond, Co-founder, Executive Director, TIPS <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elizabeth Caley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ECaley2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-380\" width=\"167\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ECaley2.jpg 713w, https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ECaley2-217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-CEO &amp; Co-Founder, Poppy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An entrepreneur and experienced operator, Elizabeth Caley (EC) is\nCo-CEO and Co-Founder of Poppy. Poppy is the world\u2019s first commercially\navailable pathogen sensing and monitoring network that helps protect the places\nwhere we work, live, and visit by monitoring air and surfaces for the COVID-19\nvirus and 1,000+ other pathogens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to co-founding Poppy, EC was an executive at <a href=\"https:\/\/chanzuckerberg.com\/\">Chan Zuckerberg<\/a> and COO of Meta. Over the last 20 years, she&#8217;s held executive roles at global technology companies such as Microsoft, Hummingbird, and Firmex. Multiply honored as one of the most inspiring women in STEM, EC is an active contributor to the Bay Area, Oxford, &amp; Toronto technology communities as a mentor, advisor, and speaker. EC holds MBAs from the University of Toronto &amp; University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, with multiple awards for leadership and academic achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sam Molyneux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-CEO &amp; Co-Founder, Poppy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SamMolyneux3-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-386\" width=\"203\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SamMolyneux3-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SamMolyneux3-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SamMolyneux3-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SamMolyneux3-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SamMolyneux3-2.png 1325w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>An entrepreneur and innovative scientist, Sam Molyneux is co-CEO\nand Co-Founder of Poppy. Poppy is the world\u2019s first commercially available\npathogen sensing and monitoring network that helps protect the places where we\nwork, live, and visit by monitoring air and surfaces for the COVID-19 virus and\n1,000+ other pathogens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to co-founding Poppy, Sam was an executive at <a href=\"https:\/\/chanzuckerberg.com\/\">Chan Zuckerberg<\/a>, and CEO and Co-Founder of Meta. Sam is an experienced entrepreneur and scientist specializing in bringing mission-driven, science-forward ventures to market. Recently he\u2019s been recognized as Canada\u2019s Top 40 Under 40, and one of Fast Company\u2019s Most Creative People in Business. Sam&#8217;s research has been published in Nature Genetics, Science Translational Medicine, Cancer Cell and other leading journals, and he is a frequent speaker on the future of innovation, and science-based technology for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Poppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Poppy\nmakes the invisible visible. As the world\u2019s first commercial pathogen sensing\nand security system, Poppy provides industry-leading bioaerosol assessment and\nmanagement for indoor environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poppy\u2019s\nend-to-end system of proprietary hardware, software, and biotechnology provides\nhigh-resolution molecular air mapping and collection, genomic sequencing and\nmolecular assays, and expert operational support for bioaerosols that affect\nhealth and productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poppy maps and monitors\nthe movement and identity of 1000+ health-related organisms in the\nair\u2014including the COVID-19 virus and its variants, food-borne bacteria,\nmulti-drug resistant bacteria, molds, and pests. Poppy\u2019s early detection and\nresponse helps ensure business continuity [ALT: minimizes (avoid) potential\ndisruptions to your business] with best-in-class action and communication plans\nand 24\/7 access to infection prevention and control experts. Most of all, Poppy\nprovides continuous peace-of-mind for everyone sharing Poppy Spaces&#x2122;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Poppy_Red-1024x205.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-378\" width=\"356\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Poppy_Red-1024x205.png 1024w, https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Poppy_Red-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Poppy_Red-768x154.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Website<strong>:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.poppy.com\/\">www.poppy.com<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Facebook<strong>: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/poppyhealth\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/poppyhealth\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Twitter<strong>: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/poppy_health\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/poppy_health<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Instagram<strong>: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/poppy_health\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/poppy_health<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen wherever you get your podcasts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/TIPSDeepDive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"80\" src=\"http:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Listen-on-Apple-Podcasts-Badge-300x80.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/TIPSonGooglePodcasts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"76\" src=\"http:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/google_podcasts_badge@8x.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/TIPSonStitcher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Button-Stitcher-Shine.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62\" width=\"301\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Button-Stitcher-Shine.png 558w, https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Button-Stitcher-Shine-300x90.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/TIPSonSpotify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/spotify-1024x307.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61\" width=\"302\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/spotify-1024x307.png 1024w, https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/spotify-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/spotify-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>or, listen right here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Embed Player\" src=\"\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/20198912\/height\/200\/theme\/modern\/size\/large\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/auto\/download\/no\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" oallowfullscreen=\"true\" msallowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border: none;\"><\/iframe>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On this episode, we talk with EC and Sam, Co-founders, and Co-CEOs of Poppy, about the importance of understanding indoor air quality. This, of course, is tremendously important and obvious during the COVID-19 pandemic (especially with the growing evidence that SARS-CoV-2 may be primarily transmitted by aerosols). However, it has always been this important and always will be. We spend much of our time indoors and the quality of those spaces has a dramatic impact on our health and wellbeing. We get into the why, the science and technology (which is fascinating), the potential for impact and scale (which is tremendous), and more <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":377,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15,4,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-373","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-infection-prevention","category-innovation","category-making-a-difference"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/373","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=373"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/373\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":392,"href":"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/373\/revisions\/392"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=373"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deepdive.tips\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}