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About Us
Harnessing forest fungal networks to address the climate crisis.
About Us
Soils are alive. A handful of soil can contain hundreds of miles of fungal hyphae, microscopic facilitators of soil and plant health. Science is only now beginning to grasp the profound effects incredible soil fungal biodiversity has on forests.
At Funga, we use the forest fungal microbiome to improve forestry outcomes and address the climate crisis while enhancing beneficial microbial biodiversity. We combine modern DNA sequencing and machine learning technology with breakthrough research on the forest microbiome to put the right native, biodiverse communities of mycorrhizal fungi in the right place. This leads to more quality wood created more quickly, more carbon sequestered, and more resilient forests.
The Team
Dr. Colin Averill
Founder,
Chief Scientific Officer
Erika Randolph
Head of Business Strategy and Operations
Josh Parrish
Chief Growth Officer
The Team
Dr. Ian Ware
Lead Forest Scientist
Dr. Ann Raiho
Lead Data Scientist
Dr. Caylon Yates
Microbiome Scientist
J. Anthony Seliskar
Landowner Engagement Manager
Dr. Dawson Fairbanks
Bioinformatician
Bryan Box
Forestry Operations Manager
Joey Webber
Product Marketing Manager
Amelia Pokorny
Operations Manager
Jenna Luecke
Head of Communications
Will Canine
Business Strategy
Consultant
Advisors
Dr. Matt Wallenstein
Head of Soil Science at Syngenta, Cofounder of Growcentia
Jonathan Hennek
Former VP and Global Head of Carbon Product at Indigo
Lauren Serota
Product Research and Development Consultant
Dr. Tom Crowther
Professor of Global Ecosystem Ecology at ETH Zürich and founder of Crowther Lab
News & Updates
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