Meet the Team

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    Murli Manohar

    FOUNDER, CEO

    A serial entrepreneur, inventor, and scientist, Murli brings over 20 years of deep expertise in biotechnology, protein engineering, and synthetic and molecular biology to the team. With a proven track record in strategic growth, Murli has secured over $10 million in equity and grant funding.

    Former CTO of Ascribe | Texas A&M PhD

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    Luis Marquez, PhD

    CTO

    Luis is an R&D leader with deep experience advancing microbial and agricultural biotechnologies from concept to field deployment, building teams and pipelines that have delivered high-performing product candidates.

    Former Director, Ginkgo Bioworks | Joyn Bio | James Cook University PhD

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    Abe Pressman, PhD

    FOUNDING SCIENTIST

    Abe has established himself as a leader in frontier research within the field of directed evolution. By leveraging his 12 years of expertise, he has developed sophisticated high-throughput screening methods that allow for the rapid testing of thousands of variants.

    Former Scientist, NIST | UC Santa Barbara PhD

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    Louis Hom, PhD

    LEAD R&D

    An industry veteran and expert Bioengineer, Louis brings over 20 years of startup experience to the team, specializing in the production of complex proteins. As a seasoned Molecular Biologist, he has a track record of helping multiple biotech startups launch their very first products.

    Former Director, Intrexon | Former VP, Muufri | UC Berkley PhD

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    Anshu Kumari

    RESEARCH SCIENTIST

    Anshu is a molecular biologist with over a decade of specialized experience. Formerly of the Boyce Thompson Institute, she brings a deep understanding of plant-microbe interactions and experimental design to the team.

    Formerly at Boyce Thompson Institute

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