For humanity and the planet.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build the most sustainable biomanufacturing platform on the planet.
Our Vision
Our vision is a future where embracing the full human experience does not compromise the health and viability of humanity and the planet—a future where the innovative bioproducts that feed, heal, and fuel the world have a net positive impact on people, animals, and the natural environment.
Our Values
1. Act on the climate crisis
2. Fast is as slow as we go.
3. Take initiative.
4. Everyone has a voice.
5. Make plans - but be prepared to break them.
6. We're a team, not a family (so spend time with yours!)
7. Stay humble.
8. Embrace discomfort.
9. Top to bottom transparency.
10. Be good and kind.
Our Team
Founders
Matt Anderson-Baron, PhD
Co-Founder & CEO
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Cell biologist, drosophilist, cycling enthusiast, former punk-rock artist
Jalene Anderson-Baron, MA
Co-Founder & COO
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Ice cream connoisseur, film photography hobbyist, mother, former competitive weightlifter
Executive
Chris Fetterly, PhD
VP Sales & Marketing
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Tech-utopian, nanoscientist, sci-fi / fantasy fan, martial arts enthusiast
Matthew Alexander, CPA
VP Finance
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Cycling aficionado, lover of the outdoors, woodworker
Avi Sheshachalam, PhD
VP Product
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Cell biologist, food lover, music appreciator, did we mention food lover?
Ela Dudek, PhD
VP Research & Development
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STEMinist, women in science advocate, student mentor, community leader, mother
Sales & Marketing
Matthew Kingston, MBA
Sr. Strategy & Sustainability Associate
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Nature explorer, hip-hop lover, environmentalist, fan of local foods and brews
Jocelyn Drasdauskis, MSc
Global Product Specialist
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Environmental steward, scientific communicator, Girl Guide leader, avid camper
Diane Jeon
Marketing Lead
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Pun enthusiast, cafe hopper, hobbyist photographer, musicals appreciator
Business Operations
Andrew Currie
Office & Culture Manager
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Arts and culture advocate, dog lover, community leader
Abbas Mehdi
R&D Operations Assistant
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Startup enthusiast, synthetic biologist, human rights advocate
Mia Dennis
Executive Assistant
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Organisational wizard, avid traveller, sci-fi enthusiast, perpetual tea-drinker, aspiring jack-of-all-trades
Quality Management
Lia Firth
Quality Control Lead
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Pharmacologist, gardener, fusion dancer, mother of humans and cats
Qi Meek, MSc
Quality Assurance Lead
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Solution finder, environmental scientist, gardener, avid cook, dog mom
Nagalakshmi Kannuchamy, PhD
Regulatory Affairs Lead
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Food scientist, food lover, mother, explorer
Thuy Nguyen, PhD
Quality Control Associate
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Bio-analytical chemist, life learner, foodie, book lover, minimalist
Ray Ishida, MSc
Quality Control Technician
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Molecular biologist, virologist, climber, book lover, mountain lover
Genetics
Connor Davis
Research Scientist
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Biochemist, climber, cyclist, chess enthusiast
Luis Arce, MSc
Molecular Biology Technician
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Prion scientist, YEG river valley enthusiast, electronic music aficionado
Engineering & Insect Technologies
Erik Luber, PhD
Head of Engineering
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Engineering physicist, lover of maths, sustainable energy scientist, aerial straps coach/performer, rational optimist
Brian Olsen, MSc
Automation & Design Engineer
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Materials engineer, computer enthusiast, machine whisperer, 3D artist, piano player (sort-of)
Ryan Brodziak
Production Technician
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Restaurateur, boulderer, cycler of the regular and motor variety, hockey lover
Kennedy Tkach
Production Technician
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Theatre buff, Red Seal pastry chef, aerial silk performer, adventure seeker
Purification
Laine Lysyk, MSc
Research Scientist
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Protein scientist, globetrotter, thrifter, mountain explorer, classically trained singer
Paige Grant, MSc
Research Scientist
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Biochemist, social dancer, puppy snuggler, nail art enthusiast
Amran Howlader, PhD
Research Scientist
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Coming soon
Cell Culture
Ulrike Strunk, PhD
Head of Cell Sciences
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Virologist, cat and dog mom, puppy trainer, mountain lover
Brittany Fraser, MSc
Cell Culture Lead
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Molecular biologist, soccer mom, Harry Potter fan, ultimate party planner
Iryna Ilienko, PhD
Research Scientist
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Immunocytologist, mother, world traveller, appreciator of life’s beauty
We see a future where embracing the full human experience does not compromise the health and viability of humanity and the planet.