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. Progress over perfection
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
Matt Anderson-Baron, PhD
Co-Founder & CEO
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Proud dad, cell biologist, cycling enthusiast, former punk-rock artist
Jalene Anderson-Baron, MA
Co-Founder & COO
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Mom, ice cream connoisseur, bird watcher, exercise enthusiast
Chris Fetterly, PhD
VP Sales & Marketing
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Tech-utopian, nanoscientist, sci-fi / fantasy fan, martial arts enthusiast
Matthew Alexander, CPA, CA
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
Laine Lysyk, MSc
Senior Research Scientist
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Protein scientist, globetrotter, thrifter, mountain explorer, classically trained singer
Paige Grant, MSc
Senior Research Scientist
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Biochemist, social dancer, puppy snuggler, nail art enthusiast
Abbas Mehdi
R&D Operations Assistant
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Startup enthusiast, synthetic biologist, human rights advocate
Tautvydas Paskevicius, PhD
Senior Research Scientist
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Biochemist, adventurer, ultra hiking enthusiast, peakbagger, challenge seeker, documentary lover
Ashley Pillay
Protein Purification Technician
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Avid reader, artist, movie lover, tech-geek, life-long learner
Pratima Chennuri, PhD
Genetics Lead
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Drosophilist, molecular geneticist, pun lover, seasoned (mis)adventurer, cyclist, perpetual student
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
Anzer Khan, PhD
Senior Scientist
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Drosophilist, geneticist, cricket enthusiast, cook, winter lover
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
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
Anyeld Ubeda, MSc
Cell Culture Technician
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Biotech scientist, nature and plant lover, swimming and running enthusiast, always learning
Janelle Johnson, MSc
Biomanufacturing Lead
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Virologist, lover of stories, martial arts practitioner, community science outreach advocate, fur-baby mother
Matthew Kingston, MBA
Sr. Strategy & Sustainability Associate
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Nature explorer, hip-hop lover, sustainability enthusiast, fan of local foods and brews
Diane Jeon
Marketing Lead
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Night owl, soup lover, Americano appreciator, photo documenter of all things
Andrew Currie
Organization & Community Lead
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Arts and culture enthusiast, dog lover, community builder, mental health advocate, believer in the power of kindness
Mia Dennis
Executive Assistant
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Organizational wizard, avid traveller, sci-fi enthusiast, tea drinker
Artem Nazarenko
Facilities Assistant
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Coming soon
Lia Firth
Quality Control Lead
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Pharmacologist, gardener, dancer, gamer, 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-long learner, foodie, book lover, minimalist
Ray Ishida, MSc
Quality Control Technician
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Molecular biologist, virologist, climber, book lover, mountain lover
Spencer Luong
Quality Control Assistant
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Tattoo collector, techno listener, video and card game enthusiast, noodle lover
We see a future where embracing the full human experience does not compromise the health and viability of humanity and the planet.