Co-founder, CEO

Former CTO/Co-founder of Ascribe | Texas A&M PhD

Serial entrepreneur, inventor, and scientist, with over 20 years of experience in protein engineering, synthetic biology, and agro-tech development. Murli is a lifelong advocate for the importance of agriculture, and has a proven track record of bringing successful technology all the way from the lab to the field.

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Co-founder, Lead Frost Scientist

Former Scientist, NIST | UC Santa Barbara PhD

Synthetic biologist who has developed cutting-edge tools for protein engineering and biomolecular improvement. Abe’s passion for sustainable food production includes time spent both modeling extreme weather events and volunteering on community farming projects.

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CTO

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

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. At CryoBio, he guides the company’s technology vision—driving product development, partnerships, and IP strategy to bring novel frost protection solutions to market.

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Lead R&D, Process Development

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

Molecular biologist, bioengineer, and true industry veteran, who has helped develop the first products at multiple successful biotech startups, from producing difficult proteins to driving up yields and driving down costs. Lou also works on agricultural projects in is free time, and is working to bring sorghum syrup production back to New York.

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Research Scientist, Greenhouse Manager

Formerly at Boyce Thompson Institute