Biorefinery, Biomaterials, Pulp and Paper, Biomass Management, Forest Products, Technology Commercialization / Start-Up, Scale-Up David has 40+ years of diverse bio-economy experience evaluating and deploying creative technical solutions. He was the founder and CEO of…
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SIMPSON, RANDY PHD
Fermentation, Enzymes, Biocatalysis, Biofuels, Alternative Proteins, Wastewater Treatment, Biogas, Technology Transfer & Scale-Up Dr. Simpson has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas, an MS in Environmental Engineering from the Georgia Institute…
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PODGORSKI, TERRY
Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisals Terry is an Accredited Senior Appraiser of the American Society of Appraisers and holds a Machinery and Technical Specialties designation. He has over 25 years of experience as a machinery…
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GIBSON, MATT PHD
Biofuels Co-Products, Human and Animal Nutrition, Food, Grain and Livestock Production, Safety, Quality & Regulatory Matters Matt has a Ph.D. in Animal Science and Nutrition from Washington State University and over his 30+ year career,…
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STICKLEN, MIKE
Ethanol Protein/CI, Bioplastics, Mfg. Best Practices, Green Hydrogen, Hydrogen Derivatives Mike has held a variety of leadership roles in renewables and polymers with LEC, Flint Hills Resources, Hawkeye Renewables, Dow Chemical, and DuPont during his…
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RIEDY, MARK JD
Business Strategy and Funding Structuring, Project Development and Financing, Private Placements Mark J. Riedy is a Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP in Washington, DC, and chairs its Energy, Project Finance & Clean Technologies…
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GOEKING, KENT PHD
Pyrolysis, Biochar, Precision Fermentation, Synthetic Biology, Health and Wellness Bioproducts, SE Asia/India Bioeconomy Markets Kent has over 30 years of experience in developing and deploying next-generation business and technology solutions. Kent specializes in building Bio/Circular/Green…
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STONE, JOEL
Fermentation, Biobased Materials, Biofuels, Food Ingredients, Enzymes, Strategic Planning, Synthetic Biology, Regenerative Agriculture Joel is a leader in commercializing industrial biotechnology and synthetic biology. He is an accomplished executive, having held leadership roles at…
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WITHERIDGE, JANE
Waste Management Siting, Permitting, Operations and Compliance, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Recycling, Stakeholder Outreach Jane works with organizations seeking guidance on environmental programs and practices and new markets in waste management. She has performed more…
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GUIDERA, PATRICK
Biomass Procurement, Biofuels, PHA Bioplastics, Grants, Feasibility Studies, Angel Investment, Business Plans, New Technology Assessment & Deployment Patrick is a Registered Professional Forester in Alberta and has expertise in biomass procurement, biofuels, and biochemical (PHA…
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