Farmer.

An ag-tech leader with over a decade of experience scaling sustainable food innovations globally. From plant biotech in Southeast Asia to VP at Ecoation, he managed operations across 10 countries and helped secure the Deep Space Food Challenge. Holder of patents and publications, Gavin has raised millions aligning business growth with food security.

Engineer.

Engineer and entrepreneur driving scalable innovations in food, mining, and tech. As Maia Farms' co-founder, Ashton leads mycoprotein advancements to address global food security. Leveraging his civil engineering background and operational expertise, he tackles complex challenges with rigorous systems thinking and practical execution.

Neuroscientist.

Neuroscientist turned biotech entrepreneur, Sean is Chief Innovation Officer at Maia Farms, advancing mushroom-based protein through fermentation and bioprocess engineering. With a neuroscience PhD, multiple patents, and substantial funding secured, he is recognized as a Deep Tech Pioneer, shaping sustainable food production through AI-driven biomanufacturing.

Chairman

Founder, Agribusiness Advisors.

Board Member

Co-Founder Joyful VC & Vegan Women Summit, author of The Future of Food is Female.

Board Member

Founder/GP, Koan Agtech Capital.

Observer

Chief of Equity Investment, PIC Investment Group, former ED Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan.

Advisor

Director Sustainable Engineering, UBC, Chair Biotech Division Chem Inst. of Canada, Editor Chemical Engineering journal, CTO.