Abstract:
More than a third of the food we produce is wasted. What value can one create if we could give stakeholders in the supply chain more time while maintaining quality and freshness? How can we more perfectly match supply with demand in order to reduce waste?
This presentation will walk through the early history of Apeel Sciences, the evolution of the technology (from edible coatings to data-driven platforms) and business model, our strive to stand as a symbol of sustainability, and a vision for the future of fresh produce.
https://www.apeel.com/

Bio:
Jenny earned her Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Chemistry and her PhD in Chemistry from Queen's University (Kingston, ON, Canada).  Following completion of her doctoral degree, she conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California Santa Barbara prior to joining Apeel Sciences as Employee #2 and the Director of Extraction Engineering.  She has since served as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Apeel Sciences, leading the organization through rapid growth from their early days working in the garage to establishing Apeel operations at more than 40 sites and 8 countries worldwide, and now leads Apeel's efforts in Government & External Affairs and Emerging Markets.  She has also recently been recognized on Inc.'s 2021 Female Founders 100 List and as Produce Business' Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2021.  More than anything, Jenny loves what she does and hopes to share that excitement and enthusiasm with others.