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Elliot is the former founder of Spira, a biomanufacturing company that creates carbon-negative materials from engineered algae grown by a global network of farms and Head of Business Development and Venture Portfolio in Agriculture at Deep Science Ventures. He started multiple independent laboratories including IndieLab RVA, Biopunk Society and Cellsius. He is a Kairos, Future Founders, Halcyon and LBF Fellow, holds a degree in biomedical engineering; previously started 8 companies, 4 nonprofits, studied synthetic biology for 12 years and worked for 5 years as a product consultant. He is incredibly motivated to solve physiological needs using simple biological design and enabling access to the tools of biotechnology. In his spare time he plays music, and participates in space analog missions while residing in San Francisco.
At the helm of California Shine, our team is revolutionizing the distillation industry by slashing aging times and costs by 80% through our innovative fast-aging service. This breakthrough has positioned us as a key player in sustainable alcohol production, a testament to our commitment to cost efficiency and cutting-edge technology. Simultaneously, as President of Cellsius Community Biolab, I’ve cultivated a thriving biotech community, significantly reducing lab space costs and fostering the growth of a 250+ member network that actively engages in educational events and collaborative projects. 
Craig Zelizer is a connector, innovator, professor, changemaker, and social entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the fields of impact investing, social innovation, and conflict resolution. He is the Founder and CEO of PCDN.global, one of the world’s leading platforms connecting changemakers in diverse sectors to opportunities around the world.
Craig is also an advisor, scout, and deal partner for several funds and organizations that invest in pre-seed and seed stage startups that are solving social and environmental challenges, especially in the US and Latin America. He is passionate about supporting diverse and inclusive founders and communities, and leveraging his expertise in online education, networking, and content creation to foster creative social impact. Craig teaches classes on impact careers and social entrepreneurship at Georgetown University, where he served as a professor and associate director in the Conflict Resolution program for over 10 years. He has led trainings, workshops, and consultancies in over 20 countries for organizations such as USIP, USAID, CRS, and Rotary International. Craig is a Fulbright Scholar, a Boren Fellow, and a recipient of multiple awards and honors for his work. 
"Mhysa" means "Mother." Pronounced “mee-sa.”
Mhysa is a results-oriented strategic advisory firm dedicated to driving growth and innovation for visionary corporations, investors, and entrepreneurs shaping the future for a better world. We are empowering the next wave of multi-million and -billion-dollar companies that will unlock the potential for planetary, societal, and economic prosperity.
Please reach out if you are building in the climate, sustainability, circularity, consumer, women's health, or FashionTech space and are interested in business development, fundraising, pitching, or investor relations advisory and support.
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I explore the intersection of investing, climate, and FashionTech. Endlessly curious, I'm immersed in the evolving world of AI, emerging tech, and innovation, especially where they intersect with venture, startups, fashion, and sustainability. I invest at this intersection, while also pursuing opportunistic deals in outdated, emerging, or enduring markets that will shape the future.
I am passionate about empowering women in business, health, wealth, and society. A generation of women are juggling the weight of traditional expectations with modern independence. Solutions that alleviate the burden of this unique female experience are especially intriguing to me.
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