Meet the Team

Alicia Graham, PhD
Cofounder & CEO
Alicia is a trailblazer in synthetic biology with a PhD from Imperial College London, focusing on novel foods through non-model yeast. Her experience at unicorn start-up BluePha and launching the Innovator Club accelerator in 2020 showcases her blend of scientific excellence and entrepreneurial drive.
Piotr Hapeta, PhD
Cofounder & CSO
Piotr is a seasoned synbio researcher with deep expertise in fermentation technology and non-model organisms. His academic journey includes a PhD and postdoctoral work at leading European institutions such as Imperial College London, Chalmers University and INRA, cementing his reputation as an expert in the field.


Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, PhD
Cofounder & Advisor
Rodrigo, a research leader at the Center of Synthetic Biology at Imperial College London, is a world-leading expert in metabolic engineering, fermentation, and non-model yeast.