In the final part of a 4-part series, we’re diving into the very beginning of Soylent, the futuristic meal replacement created by Rob Rhinehart. Learn more about the mistakes that were made along the way, what the team wishes they’d done differently, and what’s in store for the future of Soylent. View Part 1, 2, and 3.
Julio Miles: The funny thing is, so many people have created their own formulas for nutritionally complete foods (see diy.soylent.com) that it’s almost irrelevant whether or not we made our own specific formula public. Soylent is more than a product, it is a movement of people who want to take control of their nutritional intake and experiment with the fuel they put into their bodies. We started from one person (Rob) wanting to see if he could fuel himself in a more efficient, economical, and scientifically precise manner, and from the beginning he made his formula public.
Julio Miles: Transparency, a genuine enthusiasm for experimentation, and an optimistic view of the future definitely sets us apart from other food brands. Not only do we provide our community with detailed nutritional and corporate information, we are in constant communication with our core customer base, most notably on the Soylent subreddit and our Discourse forum.
