Baljit is a distinguished scientist, innovator, and entrepreneur in the Agri-Food Technology sector, focusing on creating healthier foods through sustainable production of nutritionally complete proteins. Currently, he is the co-founder and Co-CEO of EQUII, a Food Tech start-up backed by venture capital, known for its high protein flours and high protein foods.Leading EQUII as Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Baljit leverages his expertise in food processing, ingredient science, technology, and product innovation to drive the creation and adoption of exceptionally nutritional, tasteful, and sustainable food solutions. EQUII's mission is to create nutritious essentials for the modern pantry, focusing on protein-enriched, plant-based, non-GMO products that are revolutionizing the market.With over 25 years of industrial experience, Baljit has held key roles in technology and innovation within the food and beverage industry. Before EQUII, he was the SVP of food innovation at Nature's Fynd, where he successfully commercialized dairy-free and meatless products. He also served as the VP of Food Research at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), leading global teams in the development of new grain and fermentation technology products, and overseeing strategic venture programs in synthetic biology and alternative proteins.Baljit's strong background in R&D and technology scale-up, honed through his experience at industry giants like Kraft/Mondelez, Cargill, ADM, and food tech startups like Nature's Fynd, allows his team at EQUII to blend culinary creativity with scientific precision. This approach ensures their products exceed consumer expectations in taste and nutritional value, setting new standards in the food industry.Baljit earned his PhD from the University of Alberta, where his research led to the commercialization of a novel ingredient technology, earning him a distinguished award from Alberta Ingenuity and a co-patent acquisition by Naturex.