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Proven builder with strong technical judgment and a venture-oriented mindset.

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Ability to combine scientific credibility with execution capabilities.

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Experience in transitioning from concept to protocol, protocol to product, and product to scalable business.

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Proficiency in various disciplines including plant science, biotechnology, controlled environment agriculture, product development, and commercial strategy.

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Comfort in an early-stage environment where structures are still developing and priorities shift rapidly.

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Demonstrated leadership experience in biotechnology, plant science, agritech, life sciences, or similar science-driven innovation fields.

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Strong understanding of genetics, breeding, biological systems, cultivation, or related deep tech areas.

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Experience in building technology, R&D, or product programs from inception, aligning research, development, operations, and business objectives.

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Familiarity with collaborating with external technical partners, research institutes, or innovation ecosystems.

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Ability to blend strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, effectively communicating with investors, founders, scientists, and commercial stakeholders.

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Experience in controlled environment agriculture, IP-driven innovation, platform development, venture building, or science-intensive sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food, health, or cosmetics is highly preferred.

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Opportunity to shape the core technology direction of a venture aiming to introduce new crops into CEA and develop high-value business models.

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A chance to build from the ground up, drive meaningful industrial change, and translate scientific advancements into tangible market impact.

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Direct exposure to founders and investors, with the potential to create a platform with lasting commercial significance.

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Access to a studio-backed environment designed to accelerate development, including your own greenhouse and applied testing facilities for new crop validation in CEA.

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Leverage shared studio resources in venture building, business design, fundraising, partnerships, and operations, while benefiting from a robust infrastructure and network that facilitates rapid progress and collaboration with experienced founders, domain experts, and external partners.