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Reeling in Change—Innovating alternative seafood with AQUA Cultured Foods

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When:
Monday, April 22, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Where:
ERC 161
Description:

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion with the visionary minds behind Aqua Cultured Foods, a pioneering start-up in the alt-protein space committed to creating safe, sustainable seafood. Featuring CGO Brittany Chibe, CSO Stefan Baier, and product developer Devon Truelove, this panel offers a unique opportunity to see how science and entrepreneurship combine to generate innovation. Come get the inside scoop on how the team harnessed materials science and engineering to create a whole line of delicious, market-ready products. Free samples included! 

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Panelists: 

Brittany Chibe (Chief Growth Officer & Co-Founder) LinkedIn - Brittany Chibe leads AQUA’s growth efforts across sales, marketing, and operations. She previously founded a grain-free snack company and has worked with global food and retail businesses as well as the Department of Energy. She holds an MBA from the University of Illinois Chicago. 

Stefan Baier (Chief Science Officer) LinkedIn - Stefan Baier utilizes his material science and chemical engineering background to lead AQUA’s technical strategy and R&D. He has previously worked within several food industries, has produced 25+ journal publications, and has contributed to 10+ patents. He received a PhD in Food Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. 

Devon Truelove (Product Developer) LinkedIn - Devon Truelove works on AQUA’s product development team to develop alternative seafood products from early-stage concept to market launch. He started as an intern in his senior year of college, obtaining a bachelor’s in Culinary Science from Johnson & Wales University, and has since become an integral part of AQUA.