A team of innovators.

Matthew has 20 years of experience in tissue engineering and biomaterials. He led the team at UPSIDE Foods that developed the bioprocess behind the first commercial cell-cultured meat product in the United States.

Heidi has pioneered innovation and advanced scientific research and technology in several cutting-edge fields, including cellular agriculture, complex 3D cell culture, and scale-up of industrial cell culture. She is the former Director of Product Development and Innovation at Matrix Food Technologies and is Nexture Bio’s cell culture SME.

Graeme has 15 years of experience building companies and brands. He has worked with a range of companies in the alternative protein industry, including cellular agriculture startups, plant-based companies, and VC firms.

Eric is the Founder and CEO of GoodHumans Strategy & Design Agency, a full-service food innovation consultancy for a climate-changing world. He is the former VP of Global Regulatory and Public Policy at UPSIDE Foods and a U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulator. Eric is also the host of Food Truths, a podcast by The Spoon that debunks food myths.

Kim is a Partner and Head of Platform and Investor Relations at Clear Current Capital, where she supports early-stage founders building a more sustainable food system. With deep operations, marketing, and brand storytelling expertise, Kim brings a strategic lens to mission-driven innovation. As Strategic Advisor to Nexture Bio, she provides guidance to accelerate growth, enhance visibility, and strengthen investor positioning.