From unique plant-based sweeteners to saving crops like the banana from extinction, we harness the untapped potential of nature to make food tastier, healthier and climate-resilient while requiring less from the planet.
We’re led by a seasoned leadership team with expertise in commercializing food products and advanced platform technologies.
A seasoned life-sciences executive, Todd has more than 25 years of scientific, legal and business leadership at Fortune 500 companies, venture capital-backed startups and top-tier law firms. With Elo’s advanced technology and world-class team of innovators, Todd brings a singular focus to making everyday foods consumers love more nutritious and better for the planet.
A veteran in food and agriculture, Michele sits at the intersection where innovative technology and big vision meet market demand and revenue. An expert in commercialization strategies, Michele has done it all, from standing up startups and creating the commercialization engine that will scale, to driving cross-functional team alignment and crafting winning business models for enterprises. Prior to Elo, Michele served in a range of executive roles at Motif FoodWorks, DuPont, Solae, and Nestle.
Chloe brings to Elo more than 20 years of experience leading agriculture and food teams across the globe. As Elo’s Chief Operating Officer, she is responsible for developing the agricultural supply chains to produce Elo’s innovative food ingredients, ensuring regulatory approvals as well as leading operational excellence. Prior to Elo, Chloe was director of Product Development and Sustainability at Calyxt. She also has held regulatory leadership positions with Genective, Pioneer-DuPont and Monsanto.
Matt DiLeo tackles big, audacious problems through the power of science and genetics in the agriculture and biotech industries. At Elo, Matt leads R&D teams responsible for the production, validation and pre-commercial development of novel ingredients. This includes event creation through field trials, crop production and ingredient formulation. With his team, Matt is working on making our favorite foods healthier and more sustainable without losing the flavor or experience that makes them so delicious.
