Liberation Labs
Derik Ward has a robust background in engineering and project management spanning across various industries. With experience ranging from managing the supply chain for a consumer brand, to overseeing the production of innovative food ingredients, Derik has consistently delivered results through their expertise in project management and engineering. Having held leadership roles in companies such as ChromaDex, Bolt Threads, and Donaldson, Derik has a proven track record of driving growth and efficiency within organizations. With a degree in Chemical Engineering and a Certificate in Business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Derik Ward brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to any team Derik is a part of.
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Liberation Labs
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Liberation Labs was formed to address the growing fermentation capacity gap in cellular agriculture by providing the industry with the infrastructure to commercialize novel protein manufacturing at the scale and cost structure required by the market. Specifically, Liberation Labs is developing a global network of fit-for-purpose precision fermentation facilities located in the geographies that will drive market access for novel protein companies to commercially succeed, enabling them to achieve price parity with animal proteins. Founded by industry leaders with decades of experience in deployment of precision fermentation facilities and commercial expertise in fermentation market dynamics, our vision is to enable the technology that frees the world from the costs of industrialized agriculture.