Dr. Buranov has extensive R&D and management experience with 15 peer-reviewed papers in international research journals. Dr. Buranov was awarded 5 research projects by the US and Canadian governments. Dr. Buranov holds an M.Sc. from Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, USA and PhD. Dr. Buranov was a research fellow at Pacific Agri-Food Research Center in Canada in 2006-2009. Dr. Buranov was awarded Innovation Awards in Canada and the UK.

Jason has 40 years of business experience. He has served as the CEO of NitroLube Inc, a motor oil company and holds a B.Sc. in engineering and an MBA from University of Toronto. He has led 5 successful companies including RollShutter, Signs 'N' Signs, Shark S1, Money Mart and raised more than $50 million. He has extensive experience in sales & marketing. Mr. Rite has been working with us for 8 yrs as an investor and VP for operations.

Dr. Lidster has a wealth of experience in the private and public sector. Dr. Perry is also the managing director at Advanced Foods and Materials (AFM) Canada.
Dr. Lidster received his education from the University of British Columbia .
Dr. Lidster has served as President/CEO Innovative Food Systems Corp., President and CEO, Ag-West Bio Inc., President/COO of FreshXtend Technologies Corp. and Director, Lacombe/Beaverlodge Research Centre.

Dr. Buranov has 18 years of R&D experience with industrial crops, including 15 publications and 2 patents. His research was about rubber-bearing plants.

Buranov holds MSc in Organic chemistry from Rochester Institute of Technology, New York and a PhD in Organic Chemistry from National University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He has 3 years of postdoctoral experience from Pacific Agri-Food Research Center in Summerland, BC, Canada.

Jeff has MSc & MBA from Georgia Institute of Technology and 25 years of progressive achievements in the agriculture, medical device and consumer products industry with a Fortune 100 Corporation and 3 successful start-ups. Education in materials science & engineering with demonstrated results in diverse business areas including executive management, corporate sales, marketing, business development, R&D, strategic planning and capital formation.

Deniz Gunay has recently finished University of British Columbia with BSc in Biology. Deniz is responsible for agricultural management of the farm and day-to-day activities. Deniz is also helping with company online activities.