Steven Edgar is Scientist in Residence at TPB. He leverages his extensive technical expertise to advise, incubate, and invest in biotechnology, agriculture, food, and manufacturing businesses that deploy new technology.

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Prior to TPB, Steven led technical development for programs at synthetic biology pioneer Zymergen, including the DARPA 1000 Molecules program. Before pursuing his doctorate, Steven worked as a process engineer at Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly and Company, and ExxonMobil with a focus on process development and API manufacturing.

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Steven holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.  He spends free time on DIY home renovations and getting crushed in arts and crafts by his 7-year-old daughter.

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