Alec is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ourobio, a synthetic biology startup that spun out of his award-winning student research project at the University of Virginia. He leads the companys mission to convert industrial byproducts, like dairy whey, into biodegradable plastics and pigments, aiming to accelerate the creation of a circular economy.
His passion for sustainability extends beyond his work, as he also co-founded a nonprofit to address furniture waste. An avid dog lover, he enjoys visiting dog parks with his dog, Charlie, and is developing an idea for a sustainable dog toy brand called Phaws. He actively follows science and innovation newsfeeds.
Interesting fact: An accidental lab discovery led his team to a microbe that can uniquely produce both biodegradable plastic and natural pigments simultaneously from waste.
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