THE MEALWORM MIRACLE, UNLOCKING SUSTAINABLE PROTEIN
Edgar founded ON MIND, to solve the greatest paradox in modern consumption: the need for protein shouldn’t destroy the planet. He champions the mealworm—a potent superfood—as the engine of a global nutrition revolution. By pioneering vertical farming technology, ON MIND is moving protein production out of massive farms and into efficient, urban spaces.
Edgar Hernandez Moto - ON MIND | CDMX
PROBLEM
60 kg of Co2 Emissions Per 1kg of beef. However, only 3kg of Co2 emissions to produce 1kg of mealworm.
Solution
Insect Superfood, The mealworm offers a high protein content, higher bioavailability, a complete amino acid profile, and is antibiotic-free.
on mind IMPACT
$175,000 USD
In sales achieved in 2024
95% Less co2
Emissions and 10-15 times less use of land and water compared to the beef-based proteins
Awards
2025 | Walmart Growth Summit winner.
2025 | 1st place at JIJE pitch competition in the foreign startup category.
2024 | BeVisioneers Fellow and Grant winner
2023 | MIT Design the X Accelrator winner.
2022 | Winner of Zien Ventures Pitch Competition.
2022 | Top 10 at McGill International Portfolio Management Challenge.
2019 | 3rd place at Trepcamp Boston Edition
