As the founder and CEO of Nature Preserve, I lead a software platform that unites food producers and their supply chains in a collective mission to reduce emissions from farm to retail. My role contains a broad range of responsibilities and initiatives:Strategic Vision and Leadership: Crafting and executing Nature Preserve's strategic vision to become a leading force in sustainable food production. Platform Development: Overseeing the development of Nature Preserve's platform… Show more As the founder and CEO of Nature Preserve, I lead a software platform that unites food producers and their supply chains in a collective mission to reduce emissions from farm to retail. My role contains a broad range of responsibilities and initiatives:Strategic Vision and Leadership: Crafting and executing Nature Preserve's strategic vision to become a leading force in sustainable food production. Platform Development: Overseeing the development of Nature Preserve's platform, ensuring it serves as a dynamic and user-friendly tool for partners seeking to track and improve their environmental footprint.Supply Chain Integration: Working closely with food producers, distributors, and retailers to integrate sustainable procurement and emission reduction practices throughout the supply chain.Industry Partnerships: Establishing strategic partnerships within the food industry through licensing agreements to expand the reach and impact of our sustainability efforts, and to champion the adoption of sustainable food production practices.Team Leadership: Building and leading a team of passionate professionals who are dedicated to driving change in the food industry, advancing a culture of innovation, accountability, and environmental ethics.At Nature Preserve, we are committed to shaping a future where food production is synonymous with environmental consciousness, and where each player in the supply chain is an active participant in the preservation of our planet. Show less

As the founder and CEO of LOVI, a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and reducing food waste, I led a passionate team in rescuing and repurposing fruits and vegetables from various stages of the supply chain. Here's a snapshot of my journey with LOVI:Strategic Leadership: Charted the strategic direction of the company, positioning LOVI as a key player in the fight against food waste while ensuring profitability and growth. Steered the company through various phases… Show more As the founder and CEO of LOVI, a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and reducing food waste, I led a passionate team in rescuing and repurposing fruits and vegetables from various stages of the supply chain. Here's a snapshot of my journey with LOVI:Strategic Leadership: Charted the strategic direction of the company, positioning LOVI as a key player in the fight against food waste while ensuring profitability and growth. Steered the company through various phases from inception, funding, product development, to market penetration.Innovation and Product Development: Oversaw the development of a unique line of products that transformed salvaged produce into high-quality ingredients and consumer-ready products, driving the circular economy within the food industry.Supply Chain Management: Built robust relationships with suppliers and partners to secure a steady stream of produce, optimizing our supply chain to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal waste.B2B and B2C Sales: Successfully launched and scaled the B2B arm of the business, supplying upcycled ingredients to businesses, while simultaneously penetrating the B2C market with upcycled juice and smoothies products sold through our webshop and various Danish retail chains such as Rema 1000, Irma, Coop MAD, and Meny.Sustainability Initiatives: Advocated for sustainable practices, embedding them into the core operations of LOVI. Our efforts not only prevented food waste but also educated consumers and businesses on the importance of sustainability within the food ecosystem.Brand Development and Marketing: Crafted and executed a comprehensive marketing strategy that elevated LOVI’s brand presence, resonating with consumers and stakeholders alike. Show less

During my Ph.D., I dedicated myself to the development of a photosynthetic platform using moss as a host to sustainably produce plant-based compounds. Throughout my Ph.D. journey, I have contributed to 7 publications. Among these contributions, I am particularly proud of being the lead inventor of two patented breakthroughs and the first author of three publications. My research was involved in advancing the field through three projects:Synthetic Promoter Implementation: I spearheaded… Show more During my Ph.D., I dedicated myself to the development of a photosynthetic platform using moss as a host to sustainably produce plant-based compounds. Throughout my Ph.D. journey, I have contributed to 7 publications. Among these contributions, I am particularly proud of being the lead inventor of two patented breakthroughs and the first author of three publications. My research was involved in advancing the field through three projects:Synthetic Promoter Implementation: I spearheaded the integration of synthetic promoters into moss, which facilitated the insertion of complete biochemical pathways. This project paved the way for expanded capabilities in plant-based compound production.Moss Growth Enhancement: Through targeted genetic alteration of cell division processes, I successfully doubled the growth rate of moss cultures, boosting the yield of desired plant-based compounds.Lipid Droplet-Based Platform: I developed a novel lipid droplet-based compound storage platform within the moss cells to achieve stable production of hydrophobic plant-based compounds. Show less

In my role as a Research Associate, I concentrated on the development of a cyanobacteria-based platform aimed at revolutionizing biodiesel production.During the project I authored two first-author publications, contributing significant new insights on processes to optimize the growth and alkane production of cyanobacteria, pushing the boundaries of efficiency in biofuel production.