Our Advisory Network

Industry leaders from Impossible Foods, Nestlé, AB InBev, Novonesis, and more, providing market validation, technical guidance, and clear paths to commercialization.

15+
Industry leaders across four boards
4
Continents covered
4
Boards: strategy, market, technology, founder
100%
Ventures validated before launch

Four Strategic Advisory Boards

Each board brings unique expertise and networks, ensuring our startups are born with commercial traction and clear acquisition targets from Day 1.

Advisory Board to the Studio

Seasoned investors and entrepreneurs providing strategic guidance

Linda Armbruster

Founder, CEO @ Bluemorrow

ex. Creative Docs, SparkWorks

Bluemorrow

David Bassani

Partner @ Maia VC

ex. ZX Ventures, AB InBev

Maia VC

Matthew Burris

Partner @ Venture Studio Associates

Venture studio expertise

Venture Studio Associates

Anonymous

FMCG Executive

Global ambition to build a game-changing initiative

Anonymous

Anonymous

Food Startup CEO

Hard truths about surviving and thriving on the food industry startup journey

Anonymous

Amir Zaidman

Founder, Chief Business Officer @ The Kitchen Hub

Israel foodtech ecosystem

The Kitchen Hub

Market Expert Board

Commercial leaders from major food companies driving market insights

Christine Gould

Founder, CEO @ GIGA

ex. Thought For Food, Syngenta

GIGA

Noel Clarke

Senior VP International @ Impossible Foods

ex. Unilever

Impossible Foods

Mauro Piloni

Novonesis, Future Food Institute

Industry innovation expert

Novonesis

Antje Räuscher

Head of ProVeg Incubator

Alternative protein acceleration

ProVeg

Anonymous

Chief Commercial Officer @ Growth Startup

Building global commercial execution

Anonymous

Technology Expert Board

R&D leaders and technical experts from leading food technology companies

Jan Biehl

Innovation @ Swiss Food Research

ex. Chief R&D @ YFood, Lead Proteins @ Nestlé

Swiss Food Research

Anonymous

BioTechnology CTO

Strong scientific foundations for consumer value

Anonymous

Roberto Reniero

Technology Advisory @ Grey Silo Ventures

ex. Head of R&D and PTC @ Nestlé

Grey Silo Ventures

Stuart Wilkinson

Co-founder & Technology Director at BioBrew by AB InBev

ex. Technology Solutions @ AB InBev

AB InBev

Founder to Founder Board

Successful foodtech entrepreneurs who've been through the journey

Zac Austin

Co-founder, CEO @ Pacifico BioLabs

CHF 3.3m raised (Pre-Seed)

Pacifico BioLabs

Nicole Kleger

Co-founder, CTO @ Sallea

CHF 2.6m raised (Pre-Seed)

Sallea

Tomas Turner

Co-founder, CEO @ Cosaic

CHF 6.5m raised (Pre-Seed + Seed)

Cosaic

Why Our Network Matters

Market Validation

Industry leaders validate desirability, scalability, and exit pathways early on, ensuring startups are born with commercial traction.

Clear Acquisition Targets

Direct access to decision-makers at major food companies creates obvious acquisition pathways and strategic partnerships.

Technical Excellence

R&D leaders from top companies ensure our technologies are not just innovative but commercially viable and scalable.

Board Application

We're selectively growing each board. If you're a senior leader in food, technology, or venture building and want to help shape the next generation of food tech companies, we'd welcome a conversation.

Apply to Join a Board

Know Someone Who Should Be on Our Boards?

We're always looking for senior leaders who bring deep domain expertise in food science, commercial strategy, or venture building. Introductions are welcome.

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