Timur Gazizullin
Co-founder & CEO
UCL; Imperial College London
Timur Gazizullin is an experienced executive with a proven track record in real estate, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. Key highlights include:
• Managing commercial and residential properties and co-working space development.
• Founding Ecotech VC, a cleantech fund focused on ESG and decarbonization.
• Creating and scaling a Bootcamp fitness chain.
Elizaveta Baranova
Co-founder & Commercial Director
University of Miami; ETH Zurich
Elizaveta Baranova is an entrepreneur with a background in nutraceutical startups. Key highlights include:
• Leading the development and market launch of a B2C nutritional supplements line, including product formulation, supplier negotiations, and sales channel strategy.
• Expanding business operations by establishing strategic partnerships and distributor networks in Europe, USA and GCC countries.
Anastasia Levada
Business Development
HSE; Warwick Business School
Anastasia is an experienced Business Development Director specializing in new project development across Europe and the Middle East. She has worked at Big-4 firms, focusing on commercial due diligence and strategy optimization for both large companies and startups. In this project, Anastasia will lead the development of new business opportunities and strategy optimization.
Oumaima Boutoub
Research & Development
Utah State University; University of Algarve; FSTF
Oumaima holds a PhD in Biological Sciences, specializing in Biotechnology and Microbiology. She has extensive hands-on experience in laboratory work, including conducting analyses and extracting polyphenols from various plant sources. She also has a background in R&D at a leading international pharmaceutical company. In this project, Oumaima will lead the laboratory analysis and R&D efforts.
Miguel Barbosa Louro dos Santos
Research & Development
Setúbal Polytechnic Institute; Faculty of Sciences at NOVA University Lisbon
Miguel Santos specializes in advanced HPLC techniques to optimize the yield and purification of adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) for gene therapy. He also brings project management experience from the National Innovation Agency, where he worked on PORTUGAL 2020 and 2030 programs, gaining key insights into scientific innovation and technology funding.
João Silva
Research & Development
University of Beira Interior
João Silva is a skilled researcher with expertise in protein purification, computational biology, and computer-aided drug design. With a Master’s degree in Biotechnology, he has advanced drug discovery and bioprocess innovation through interdisciplinary work. In this project, he supports R&D and optimizes production processes, applying advanced data analysis to drive efficiency and improve outcomes.
Débora de Castro Moutela
Sales
Católica Business School; Faculty of Sciences at NOVA University Lisbon
With over 15 years of leadership experience, Débora specializes in building and managing high-performance teams and driving global growth through strategic business initiatives. Her proactive, results-oriented approach has been key to delivering impactful projects and achieving sustainable business success. She has a proven track record of turning ambitious goals into reality, thriving in environments where strategic thinking and leadership are essential for long-term transformation.
Vinicius Silva
Operations
Porto Business School; Beijing Institute of Technology
Vinicius is an experienced operations professional with over six years of experience in global markets. Holding an MBA from China, he has worked across various industries and companies in China, Brazil, Canada, and Portugal. In this project, he will lead operational management, optimizing the company’s processes while ensuring efficiency and scalability in its operations.
Anatoly Zotov
Production & Packaging
Moscow State University of Food Production, Soviet Union
Anatoly was Deputy Director of the NSC for Innovations, Scientific Development, and Marketing for 11 years. He pioneered Russia’s first integrated facility for processing wet grape pomace and launched a pilot project for extracting grape seed polyphenols. In this project, he will oversee the technological aspects, including equipment selection and production process optimization.
Ana Isabel Ramos Novo Amorim de Barros
External Scientific Advisor
University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Ana Novo Barros is an Associate Professor with Habilitation at one of Portugal’s leading universities, specializing in Food Chemistry. With extensive academic and research experience, she focuses on advanced studies in food composition, quality, and safety, contributing to the development of innovative analytical methodologies and sustainable food processing techniques.