Then and Now: 120 Bioeconomy Pioneers look at yesterday, today, inspirations and challenges

Derek Greenfield

Then: Working on my PhD at Berkeley, just starting the project that would lead to my thesis!

Now:  CEO of my first startup company, working on finding customers and investors.

Inspirations: The big picture – making changes that need to be made for the long-term benefit of everyone

Challenges:  Everything happens so slowly yet everyone is impatient for results and the next thing.