Moji Karimi

CEO

As the cofounder and CEO of Cemvita Factory, Moji is on a mission to reverse climate change by application of synthetic biology. This is done by genetic enhancement of natural microbes that use CO2 as a feedstock for conversion to valuable chemicals. He is a multidisciplinary entrepreneur and engineer fluent in ideating, developing, and commercializing breakthrough technology across different industries. With a proven track record of taking ideas to market, both at big companies and startups, his experiences range from developing advanced deep-water drilling methods to novel biotechnologies with applications in the energy and mining industries. In his previous endeavor, Moji played a key role in commercializing DNA Sequencing in the energy industry. He holds BS and MS degrees in drilling and petroleum engineering, respectively.