At Kula Bio, we work and live by our shared values
We define innovation as the ability to generate new ideas and to execute the ideas such that they have a meaningful impact on our company and on the world. We love the continuous challenge of inventing, implementing and finishing.
We’re incredible optimists, but have the discipline to see things clearly. We love to debate our strong views, but value a “growth mindset”: entering every situation to learn, not to defend our ideas for personal gain or prove we’re the smartest in the room. We have opinions, but the customer holds all of the facts.
We believe that if you are able to strike a balance between all the significant facets of life, you will have the courage to chase bigger goals. We think that workforce diversity and work-life management are critical to unlocking our collective and unique talents.
We are really competitive, but we treat each other, we treat customers, we treat partners with honesty, transparency and respect. In balancing all of this, we exhibit a “generosity of spirit”, that is, we give each other the benefit of doubt even in the most difficult situations.
Bill is not only an avid gardener and micro- farmer, but has spent his career at the intersection of technology and industry. He has led large, complex organizations as well as impactful technology companies in the synthetic biology and sustainable carbon industries.
Harrison is a recognized and seasoned veteran of the biotechnology and life science industries, with over 25 years of experience in the United States and Asia. Over his career, Harrison has held several leadership positions in executive management as CTO, COO and CEO, and is an industry expert in cell culture and fermentation, as well as bioprocess design, development and optimization.
For more than 15 years, Jon has worked closely with enhanced efficiency fertilizers holding various positions in research, marketing, sales and management, addressing both organic and conventional agriculture.
Lakshmi is an enthusiastic leader with two decades of experience bridging R&D concepts to commercialization across seeds, traits, chemicals and biologicals. She drives scientific research in developing sustainable solutions that enhance nutrient use efficiency and crop protection to make a difference. She enjoys bringing technical storylines to life.
Russ Wilcox, Pillar VC
Bill Brady, Kula Bio
Dan Nocera, Harvard University
Craig Shapiro, Collaborative Fund
J. Paul Austin III, Bopu Fund