Our Advisory Network
Industry leaders from Impossible Foods, Nestlé, AB InBev, Novonesis, and more, providing market validation, technical guidance, and clear paths to commercialization.
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
David Bassani
Partner @ Maia VC
ex. ZX Ventures, AB InBev
Matthew Burris
Partner @ Venture Studio Associates
Venture studio expertise
Anonymous
FMCG Executive
Global ambition to build a game-changing initiative
Anonymous
Food Startup CEO
Hard truths about surviving and thriving on the food industry startup journey
Amir Zaidman
Founder, Chief Business Officer @ The Kitchen Hub
Israel foodtech ecosystem
Market Expert Board
Commercial leaders from major food companies driving market insights
Christine Gould
Founder, CEO @ GIGA
ex. Thought For Food, Syngenta
Noel Clarke
Senior VP International @ Impossible Foods
ex. Unilever
Mauro Piloni
Novonesis, Future Food Institute
Industry innovation expert
Antje Räuscher
Head of ProVeg Incubator
Alternative protein acceleration
Anonymous
Chief Commercial Officer @ Growth Startup
Building global commercial execution
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
Anonymous
BioTechnology CTO
Strong scientific foundations for consumer value
Roberto Reniero
Technology Advisory @ Grey Silo Ventures
ex. Head of R&D and PTC @ Nestlé
Stuart Wilkinson
Co-founder & Technology Director at BioBrew by AB InBev
ex. Technology Solutions @ 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)
Nicole Kleger
Co-founder, CTO @ Sallea
CHF 2.6m raised (Pre-Seed)
Tomas Turner
Co-founder, CEO @ Cosaic
CHF 6.5m raised (Pre-Seed + Seed)
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.
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We're always looking for senior leaders who bring deep domain expertise in food science, commercial strategy, or venture building. Introductions are welcome.