Collectively mapping Earth's microbiome to empower sustainable innovation through open-source tools and biological applications

Messaginglab is a strategy-driven communications firm helping biotech companies grow their business.Clients include: Pepsi, Pfizer, K18Hair (acquired by Unilever), BCG, Asimov, Bristol Myers Squibb, and many other amazing companies leveraging biotech.

The Grow Everything podcast brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan interview leaders and influencers across different industries leveraging biotechnology. From cultivating healthy delicious foods, to turning food waste into fashionable materials, to fermenting chemicals rather than extracting it from precious plants and animals that take up lots of land; listen to how harnessing biolog is helping us and the planet.

Speak2 provides a senior-care focused solution that leverages voice command, smart technology and cloud.By enabling seniors to communicate with their caregivers via voice and introducing the many features of voice/smart speaker technology, we enrich the well-being of the senior community. http://www.speak2software.com

Transforming care with AI and machine vision. Focused on B2B sales in hospitals and health systems.

**Soundmind’s clients were acquired and now supported by Speak2 Software**Soundmind's secure voice assistant platform helps older adults remain connected and engaged, making it easy for care teams and family caregivers to provide the needed support. Senior housing providers witnessed 95% resident adoption and 44% reduction of depression scores with Soundmind. Our voice-enabled devices are pre-configured to our platform, shipped, and ready to plug & play.

Launched in fall 2011, the Emerging Leaders in Environmental and Energy Policy Network (ELEEP) is a dynamic, membership-only forum for the exchange of ideas, policy solutions, best-practices and professional development for early and mid-career North American and European leaders working on environmental and energy issues. ELEEP currently has over 100 members, split between North America and Europe. Members debate topics of the day online, meet regularly for study tours and other face-to-face… Show more Launched in fall 2011, the Emerging Leaders in Environmental and Energy Policy Network (ELEEP) is a dynamic, membership-only forum for the exchange of ideas, policy solutions, best-practices and professional development for early and mid-career North American and European leaders working on environmental and energy issues. ELEEP currently has over 100 members, split between North America and Europe. Members debate topics of the day online, meet regularly for study tours and other face-to-face activities and collaborate on transatlantic impact projects. ELEEP is a joint project of Ecologic Institute Berlin, Ecologic Institute US and the Atlantic Council. and is financially supported by the European Union and the Robert Bosch Stiftung among others. Show less

Carbon Continuum (CC) in a nanotechnology startup that converts industrial carbon emissions into carbon nanotubes (CNTs).As Business Director at Carbon Continuum to- Identify growth strategies- Communicate technology to partners- Raise capital - Conduct CNT market research- Examine trends in clean technologies, especially "carbon capture"​ of industrial factory emissionsPresented technology in London, China, US Department of State, Barcelona, Morocco, Ghana… Show more Carbon Continuum (CC) in a nanotechnology startup that converts industrial carbon emissions into carbon nanotubes (CNTs).As Business Director at Carbon Continuum to- Identify growth strategies- Communicate technology to partners- Raise capital - Conduct CNT market research- Examine trends in clean technologies, especially "carbon capture"​ of industrial factory emissionsPresented technology in London, China, US Department of State, Barcelona, Morocco, Ghana, and South Africa. Watch Carbon Continuum featured on Times Now: http://www.timesnow.tv/The-Power-of-Shunya-Carbon-continuum---2/videoshow/4464871.cms Show less

Erum managed Project Renaissance - a campaign by Mindvalley to cultivate tech and social entrepreneurs through innovative and collaborative programming. Internally:- Managed product as "Scrum Master" under Agile/Scrum methodologies- Worked with PR to attract high profile local and global media coverage, angel investors, and world-renowned speakers. - Managed web design, social media, and conducted analytics on web trafficExternally:- Created partnerships with… Show more Erum managed Project Renaissance - a campaign by Mindvalley to cultivate tech and social entrepreneurs through innovative and collaborative programming. Internally:- Managed product as "Scrum Master" under Agile/Scrum methodologies- Worked with PR to attract high profile local and global media coverage, angel investors, and world-renowned speakers. - Managed web design, social media, and conducted analytics on web trafficExternally:- Created partnerships with over 20 local tech and social entrepreneur communities to share, network, and collaborate on new projects. - Produced the 2014 Global Impact Competition Malaysia in partnership with Singularity University- Produced a 3D Printing Expo by partnering with 3D printing companies to demo their products and services for the public. Show less

Selected for the Unreasonable at Sea accelerator as a part of the Carbon Continuum team.In this business accelerator program, the Unreasonable Institute, Stanford d.school, and Semester at Sea joined forces for a radical experiment in global entrepreneurship traveling on a ship to 13 countries, 107 days, 20 mentors with 11 social ventures. Erum represented one of the social ventures. www.unreasonableatsea.com

INK is associated with TED focused on sharing big ideas in technology, education, and design. Erum ran the INK Fellows Program: http://www.inktalks.com/fellows/about-Discovered unique innovations, perspectives, and ideas across many disciplines within India and worldwide.-Created a community of carefully selected fellows and facilitate the annual program-Curated talks of new speakers and Fellows for engaging storytelling.-Worked with Google to provide Fellows… Show more INK is associated with TED focused on sharing big ideas in technology, education, and design. Erum ran the INK Fellows Program: http://www.inktalks.com/fellows/about-Discovered unique innovations, perspectives, and ideas across many disciplines within India and worldwide.-Created a community of carefully selected fellows and facilitate the annual program-Curated talks of new speakers and Fellows for engaging storytelling.-Worked with Google to provide Fellows resources for the development of their projects. Show less

- Strategically worked with internal and external associates to streamline production budget and logistics for television and academic endeavors- Associate producer for the critically acclaimed film "African Independence"- Contributed to the 2011 United Nations Report on Food Security for Africa by analyzing socio-economic statistics - Created multimedia presentations (social media, PowerPoint) for the Chair of the Sociology Department

-Conducted PK/PD studies as a member of the ADME team-Operated and maintained LC/MS analytical machines-Performed data analytics & reporting for various therapeutic teams (oncology, analgesics, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic disease)-Assisted in the implementation & optimization of Oracle data management software-Worked with overseas contract laboratories on bioanalytical protocols -Organized team development programs for effective communication

- Performed and presented pesticide and herbicide studies with PhD chemists'- Operated and maintained LCMS and wet laboratory- Grew and harvested a variety of plant species for testing- Provided recommendations on process improvements to upper level management

-created formulations for drug delivery in phase 1 pharmaceutical research -managed drug and chemical inventories-completed all required OSHA safety and health trainings

- Conducted toxicology tests using analytical methods like LCMS (liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry)- Maintained Chain of Custody (CoC) for submitted toxicology tests- Completed "Good Laboratory Practice" training

Science Explorers is an innovative, hands-on science company dedicated to providing an opportunity for children ages 4-11 to become engaged in the wonders of science. Whether it’s an after-school program, science summer camp, school assembly, or scout badge earning event, Science Explorers can make science cool and exciting through our interactive, hands-on format.https://scienceexplorers.com/

The first research group in the world to develop and establish a method for confirming blood-doping agents in racehorse serum.http://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/research-laboratories/research-laboratory/equine-pharmacology-laboratory

Volunteered prior to landing a job. Started at age 15. Responsibilities ranged from greeting guests to camp counselor to performing science demonstrations.