Ido Margalit

Ido Margalit's work experience begins with their current role as Co-Founder and CEO of BetterSeeds Ltd, which they started in April 2017. At BetterSeeds, they focus on using gene editing technologies, specifically CRISPR, to redesign crops for sustainable agriculture in the face of climate change.

In 2017, Margalit also held the position of Executive Director at CanBreed Ltd, although no further details about this role are provided.

Prior to these roles, Margalit worked at Syngenta from 2011 to 2017 as a Regional Business Development Manager. In this position, they were responsible for managing external commercial collaborations and technology transfer deals. Ido also handled all of the company's legal and intellectual property activities in Israel, including licensing deals and technology scouting.

Before joining Syngenta, Margalit was the VP of Business Development at TransAlgae Ltd in 2011. Ido played a key role in reshaping the company's strategy and supporting the CEO's management efforts.

From 2007 to 2010, Margalit served as the CEO of Infigo Diagnostics Ltd., and from 2005 to 2007, they held the role of Director of Regulatory Affairs at Bio-Oz Biotechnologies Ltd.

Margalit's earlier career includes positions as a researcher at CureTech Ltd from 2002 to 2005, a researcher at XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. from 1999 to 2002, and a research assistant at D Pharm LTD. from 1998 to 1999.

Ido Margalit has a diverse educational background. Ido obtained a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Faculty of Agriculture, between 1994 and 1998. In 1990 to 1991, they pursued BA studies in International Relations at Sophia University, Faculty of Comparative Culture. In 2003 to 2005, Ido pursued a Master of Science in Management of Technology (MScM) from New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering. Ido later attended the Merage foundation lifescience executive program at the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business in 2008. Additionally, Ido has obtained certifications in Plant Variety Protection under the UPOV Convention from UPOV and the WIPO Academy in 2012, as well as a LES Licensing and Tech Transfer certification from LES Benelux in an unspecified year.