Mihir Pershad

Mihir Pershad is a distinguished entrepreneur and leader in the alternative seafood industry with extensive experience in founding and managing innovative companies. As the Founder and CEO of Umami Bioworks since January 2020, Mihir focuses on developing sustainable cultivated seafood solutions that protect endangered species. In November 2023, Mihir became a Member Company at Future Ocean Foods, advocating for alternative seafood practices to enhance food security and environmental sustainability. Mihir also holds a Venture Partner position at Early Charm Ventures, LLC, and previously served as an Ambassador for Singapore at Top Tier Impact, where efforts centered on impact and sustainability. With a background in business development at Prebeo and leadership roles at VakSea, Mihir has contributed significantly to protein production in aquaculture. Mihir's career began with a fellowship at Venture for America, fostering a commitment to entrepreneurship and social impact, supported by a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.