Allen Henderson

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DISC Type : Di

Executive Director, Technical Operations Strategic Projects at Sutro Biopharma, Inc.

Brisbane, California, United States

Overview

Dr. Allen Henderson is a technical leader focused on creating and scaling new bioproducts. With a Ph. D. from UC Davis, his portfolio includes high-throughput assay platforms and robust bioprocesses. He was instrumental in developing new forms of heme at Impossible Foods before driving cell-based product innovation at UPSIDE Foods. Colleagues describe him as enthusiastic, diligent, and knowledgeable.

Allen is deeply engaged with the scientific community, advising on strategic direction for cellular agriculture at both Tufts University and the National Institute for Cellular Agriculture. He follows innovations in bioreactor design and computational protein modeling, often sharing and commenting on new research within his network.

He holds patents for innovative protein purification methods that increase yield while minimizing the development of undesirable odors and flavors.

Personality Overview

Impact-Oriented

Confident

Conviction Driven

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Cellular Agriculture
He serves as a board member for the National Institute for Cellular Agriculture and the Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture, advising on strategy.
Bioprocess Innovation
His career centers on creating robust, scale-ready bioprocesses for new products, reflected in his leadership roles and patents on protein purification.
Food Technology
He spent nearly a decade at Impossible Foods delivering new ingredients and later led research for cell-based products as VP at UPSIDE Foods.

Media Appearances

Allen has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2024
Executive Director, Technical Operations Strategic Projects at Sutro Biopharma, Inc.
8-2024 - 11-2024
Board Member at National Institute for Cellular Agriculture
2-2024 - 11-2024
Board Member at Tufts University Center for Cellular Agriculture (TUCCA)
8-2023 - 11-2024
VP, Research and Discovery at UPSIDE Foods
12-2020 - 7-2023
Director, Biochemistry at Impossible Foods

Education

1998 - 2006
PhD from University of California, Davis
1986 - 1991
B.A. from New College of Florida

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Insights For Selling To Allen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Allen is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Allen

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Allen move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Allen take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Allen

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