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Matthew B. Crisp is the founder of Edison Agrosciences, Inc., founded in 2013, where the title held is Chairman.
Mr. Crisp was the founder of Benson Hill Holdings, Inc., founded in 2012, where the title held was Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Current jobs include Chief Executive Officer & Director at Ichor Microbial Solutions, Inc., Chairman at Radford University Foundation, Inc., and Venture Partner at Argonautic Investment Management Ltd. Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer & Director at Benson Hill, Inc. from 2021 to 2023, Director at Cyntellect, Inc., Managing Director at Third Security LLC, President-Agricultural Biotechnology Division at Precigen, Inc. from 2011 to 2012, Board Member at Synchrony, Inc. from 2006 to 2012, and Board Member-Managers at ECDS LLC from 2008 to 2010.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Radford University, conferred in 2004.
Matthew Crisp active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Edison Agrosciences, Inc.
Edison Agrosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as agricultural biotechnology for developing and commercializing innovative solutions for the production of plant-based industrial materials, with a primary focus on the development of alternative rubber crops | Founder | 2013-10-31 |
Radford University Foundation, Inc. | Chairman | - |
Argonautic Investment Management Ltd.
Argonautic Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Argonautic Ventures invests in companies located in the Cayman Islands. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of biotech, blockchain and crypto, agtech, foodtech, construction tech, frontier, and cloud computing. It provides financing for seed, early and late stage transactions. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Matthew Crisp
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BENSON HILL, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-06-15 |
| PRECIGEN, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2012-04-29 |
Synchrony, Inc.
Synchrony, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Provides magnetic bearings, power and control systems | Director/Board Member | 2012-01-30 |
ECDS LLC
ECDS LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides automated, proactive notification software and services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-02-27 |
Benson Hill Holdings, Inc.
Benson Hill Holdings, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Engages in growing, marketing and shipping of fresh produce products | Founder | - |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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Cyntellect, Inc.
Cyntellect, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops life science technologies | Commercial Services |
Precigen, Inc.
Precigen, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company | Health Technology |
Synchrony, Inc.
Synchrony, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Provides magnetic bearings, power and control systems | Producer Manufacturing |
Benson Hill Holdings, Inc.
Benson Hill Holdings, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Engages in growing, marketing and shipping of fresh produce products | Process Industries |
Third Security LLC
Third Security LLC Investment ManagersFinance Third Security invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on the biotechnology sector. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Radford University
Radford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
ECDS LLC
ECDS LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides automated, proactive notification software and services | Technology Services |
Radford University Foundation, Inc. | |
Edison Agrosciences, Inc.
Edison Agrosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as agricultural biotechnology for developing and commercializing innovative solutions for the production of plant-based industrial materials, with a primary focus on the development of alternative rubber crops | Health Technology |
Argonautic Investment Management Ltd.
Argonautic Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Argonautic Ventures invests in companies located in the Cayman Islands. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of biotech, blockchain and crypto, agtech, foodtech, construction tech, frontier, and cloud computing. It provides financing for seed, early and late stage transactions. | Finance |
Benson Hill, Inc.
Benson Hill, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates food technology company that uses artificial intelligence, data and breeding techniques to create food and ingredient products | Commercial Services |
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