Commercializing Protein Crystal Growth In Space

Riverside, CA

Consultant: With NASA funding while at Harvard Business School, co-led a study of opportunities for commercial manufacturing in space, developed a business plan for zero-G protein crystallization, and presented recommendations to NASA’s Chief Administrator and the President’s Science Advisor.

Was later brought in by venture capitalist to assist start-up of protein structure technology supplier Chryschem. Coordinated business strategy and helped founders achieve profitability and positive cash flow without major funding. Supported acquisition by a biotechnology company.