Ivonna Dumanyan

Chief Business Officer at Hippo Harvest

Ivonna Dumanyan has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Ivonna is currently serving as the Chief Business Officer at Hippo Harvest, a controlled environment agriculture company focused on sustainable vegetable farming. In this role, they lead Mechanical Engineering, Central Process Automation, and Process Flow Design.

Prior to their current position, Ivonna worked as the Director of Product at Equinox Media, where they led integration efforts associated with the acquisition of start-up Fathom AI. Ivonna also developed and championed a product strategy for user-data-driven coaching automation and provided consultation on product turn-around, strategic planning, and change management.

Before their time at Equinox Media, Ivonna was the CEO and Co-founder of Fathom AI, a company that personalized physical training using biodata. Ivonna played a pivotal role in various aspects of the business, including research and synthesis of market data, managing company finances, and navigating R&D, launch, commercialization, and pivot.

During their tenure as a Thiel Fellow at The Thiel Foundation, Ivonna gained valuable experience and expertise in their field. Ivonna also engaged in a food systems course of study at Duke University, focusing on agriculture, supply chain, food culture, and food waste. Additionally, they completed a practicum in organic agriculture and worked on the design of hydroponic systems.

Earlier in their career, Ivonna conducted research in the Thermodynamics and Sustainable Energy Laboratory at Duke University. Ivonna'swork focused on renewable hydrogen production and refining solar-powered, waste fuel reformer systems.

Ivonna also worked as an Operations Manager at Independence Home Remodeling, where they managed various aspects of remodeling projects, including logistics, demolition, framing and structural design, finishes, and quality control. Ivonna also led the integration of net-zero and carbon-negative materials into the company's building practices.

Overall, Ivonna Dumanyan's extensive work experience showcases their expertise in areas such as business development, product management, sustainability, agriculture, and renewable energy.

Ivonna Dumanyan attended Duke University, where they pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering. No information regarding the start year, end year, or completion of the degree was provided.

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  • Chief Business Officer

    May, 2022 - present

  • Head of Systems Engineering

    January, 2022

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