Talk: Jason Kakoyiannis, Ginkgo Bioworks

Headquartered in Boston, Ginkgo Bioworks uses the most advanced technology on the planet – biology – to grow products instead of manufacture them. The company’s technology platform is bringing biotechnology into consumer goods markets, enabling fragrance, cosmetic, nutrition, and food companies to make better products. For more information, visit www.ginkgobioworks.com.

Jason Kakoyiannis focuses on business development with Ginkgo Bioworks. He joined the company after six years in the fragrance division of Givaudan where he held marketing and strategic innovation roles. His expertise straddles creative and executive functions and he’s passionate about using biological engineering to rethink product design. Before entering biotech by way of the fragrance industry, he practiced M&A law at Shearman & Sterling.