Kimberlie le

Kimberlie Le is the Co-Founder and CEO of Prime Roots, a company redefining protein through the innovative use of fungi superprotein for high-protein products that benefit both health and the environment. As a Thiel Fellow and an Unreasonable Fellow, Kimberlie engages with communities of entrepreneurs to tackle global challenges profitably. Previous experience includes serving as a researcher at Berkeley Lab, where independent research in molecular toxicology and microbiology was conducted, and as a Lead Course Instructor at the University of California, Berkeley, designing and teaching a highly sought-after course on Environmental Sustainability. Additionally, Kimberlie served as Technology Chair for UC Berkeley's Food Science and Technology organization, where responsibilities included fostering industry relationships and organizing technology programming. Kimberlie holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley.