Meet the Team

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    Murli Manohar, PhD

    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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  • Dhritiman Ghosh, PhD, MBA

    CTO

    Dhritiman is an end‑to‑end product leader who brings decades of insider experince, ag migrobiology rigor, and structured business strategy. With experience spanning Ag biological R&D, product development, and commercialization, he specializes in transforming early scientific breakthroughs into manufacturable, field‑validated agricultural products.

    Former Director of Research & Innovation, Certis Biologicals  | Jadavpur University PhD |  MBA

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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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    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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