The Amyris Mafia
6 people came through Amyris and went on to found or lead other companies.
Frances H. ArnoldScience AdvisorFounded ProviviThomas YbertMetabolic Engineering Project LeaderFounded DnascriptJeff KimProject Lead (Jet Fuel Development)Founded Slingshot BiosciencesKristy HawkinsScientistFounded Antheia, Inc.Gloria LinStrategy & Planning InternFounded SitelineJason RyderDirector, Process EngineeringFounded Oobli
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Amyris mafia?
- The Amyris mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Amyris and went on to found or lead other companies, including Provivi, Dnascript, Slingshot Biosciences, Antheia, Inc., Siteline.
- Who is in the Amyris mafia?
- Notable members include Frances H. Arnold (Provivi), Thomas Ybert (Dnascript), Jeff Kim (Slingshot Biosciences), Kristy Hawkins (Antheia, Inc.), Gloria Lin (Siteline), Jason Ryder (Oobli).
- What companies did Amyris alumni found?
- Companies founded by Amyris alumni include Provivi, Dnascript, Slingshot Biosciences, Antheia, Inc., Siteline, Oobli.





