Daphne Preuss

Daphne Preuss has a wealth of experience in the life science, agriculture and food technology sectors. In 2019, they joined the Board of Directors and became CEO of CarbonBook, a company making indoor farming more sustainable. That same year, they also became the owner of Catalytical, LLC, leveraging their experience as a founder, scientist, entrepreneur and executive leader to drive innovative start-ups through rapid growth and exits. In 2020, Preuss joined the Board of Directors of HabiTerre and Stony Creek Colors, and became an Advisor for Stony Creek Colors. In 2021, they became a Partner at Natáur LLC, a Board Member of Verdant Robotics, Inc., a Board Member of Sabanto, and an Advisor for NuCicer. Preuss also serves on the Carnegie Scientific Advisory Council for the Carnegie Institute of Washington.

Daphne Preuss received their B.S. in Chemistry and Biology from the University of Denver in 1985. Daphne then went on to pursue a PhD in Biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which they completed in 1990.