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Dr Sean Simpson

Founder

Executive Chairman & Co-founder at Ternary Energy

Auckland, New Zealand

FoundedTernary Energy

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Graeme KeenanunlockedDr Sean Simpson: together at University of Nottingham (1995)
×2Dr Sean Simpson: together at LanzaTech
Dr Sean Simpson: together at University of Nottingham
×7Dr Sean Simpson: together at University of York

About

Dr Sean Simpson founded LanzaTech in New Zealand in 2005 and led the development and scale-up of gas fermentation as a production platform for fuels, chemicals and proteins derived from CO2 and waste streams from industry, agriculture and municipal solid waste. Now based in Chicago, LanzaTech has commercialized gas fermentation, built synthetic biology capabilities for gas-fermenting microorganisms, and is examining the use of AI to expand the platform. Simpson is also the founder and chairperson of Ternary Kinetics.

Executive Chairman & Co-founder at Ternary Energy

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Ternary Energy's investors · 3

Arc AngelsAucklandIcehouse VenturesAuckland · $120K – $2.4M checksOutset VenturesAuckland · $100K – $10M checks

Co-founders at Ternary Energy

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Sean MolloyCEO & Co-founder
PAProfessor Aaron Marshall
Professor Aaron MarshallCSO & Co-founder

Experience

  1. Ternary KineticsChairpersoncurrent2023 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
  2. Outset VenturesChairperson Outsetcurrent2023 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
  3. LanzaTechFounder LanzaTechcurrent2023 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
  4. LanzaTechFounder and Chief Scientific Officer2005 — 2023Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Management2Leadership2CommunicationResearch2ScienceEntrepreneurshipSustainabilityInnovation DevelopmentInnovation ManagementFundraisingStart-up EnvironmentStart-ups

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dr Sean Simpson?
Dr Sean Simpson founded LanzaTech in New Zealand in 2005 and led the development and scale-up of gas fermentation as a production platform for fuels, chemicals and proteins derived from CO2 and waste streams from industry, agriculture and municipal solid waste. Now based in Chicago, LanzaTech has commercialized gas fermentation, built synthetic biology capabilities for gas-fermenting microorganisms, and is examining the use of AI to expand the platform. Simpson is also the founder and chairperson of Ternary Kinetics.
Where does Dr Sean Simpson work?
Dr Sean Simpson is Executive Chairman & Co-founder of Ternary Energy.
What companies did Dr Sean Simpson found?
Dr Sean Simpson founded Ternary Energy.
Where did Dr Sean Simpson go to school?
Dr Sean Simpson studied at University of York (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biology/Biological Sciences); University of Nottingham (Master's degree, Molecular Genetics); Teesside University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Process Biotechnology).

Founder mafias

University of Nottingham mafia47

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Jeremy HindleBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Custodian +2Benjamin EastonBachelor’s DegreeFounded Develophealth +2Joshua BrittonMaster's DegreeFounded Debut Biotechnology +1Adomas BaltagalvisBSc Joint HonsFounded Eddy Travels +1Martin GouldstoneBSc 2iFounded OncimmuneSamuel HarrisonBA(Hons)Founded Nominal

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University of York mafia27

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Robert MeyerMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Alcemy +1Lee CroninBSc(Hons)Founded Chemify +1James BrookeComputational PhysicsFounded AmpliencePhillip DaneshyarBachelor's DegreeFounded KandaGeorge LeidigBachelor of MedicineFounded OtoJames ThompsonBSc. (Hons)Founded Morf Health

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Teesside University mafia5

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Alan ShawBSc. (Hons)Founded Codexis +1Charly PolyComputer ScienceFounded DeferDominic EdmundsBA(Hons)Founded Planet WatchersRoger ArmsonCertificate in ManagementFounded Armada Technologies Seed

LanzaTech mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Mat RoweFounding Employee - Fermentation ManagerFounded Outset VenturesWill BarkerVP External AffairsFounded Mint InnovationJames ObernBusiness Development ManagerFounded Avertana

Outset Ventures mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Mat RoweFounderFounded Outset VenturesOllie CrushFactotumFounded Mint Innovation

Same school

Also attended University of York85

Bob ThomasPartner at OxxNicole QuinnCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Connect VenturesPhil VenablesVenture Partner at Ballistic VenturesAnthony AvedissianPartner at Canonical CryptoConor ScanlanAssociate Partner at Nauta CapitalChris McCourtInvestment Director at Mercia Ventures

+ 79 more

Also attended University of Nottingham229

Catherine BergersenSenior Executive Assistant at Mayfair Equity PartnersRichard LeeInvestor at MedicxiMillan SuriPrincipal at Episode1Kieran RafterPrincipal at Marlin Equity PartnersTim SchmidtVice President, Fund Finance at Northpond VenturesRohan OzaCo-Founder & Managing Partner at CAVU Consumer Partners

+ 223 more

Also attended Teesside University9

Hannah GreenInvestor at Mercuri.vcChris HallManaging Director - Oakglen Wealth Planning at OakglenKlaudia NowickaInvestment Support Executive at NPIF - FW Capital Debt FinanceStephen McKennaChief Commercial Officer at Altum LuxembourgMark AndersonVehicles General Manager at Time FinanceCharly PolyFounder at Defer

+ 3 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Ternary Kinetics4

Lachlan NixonInvestor at Motion CapitalDougInvestor at Wavemaker PartnersDoug ParkerFounding Partner at Wavemaker ImpactProfessor Aaron MarshallCSO & Co-founder at Ternary Energy

Also worked at LanzaTech10

Andrew ChungInvestor at 1955 CapitalHaley HughesChief of Staff at ClimacticHelen GaffneyPartner at Novo HoldingsAndrew GollachPartner at SOSVShaun EdlinEntrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Mat RoweFounder at Outset Ventures

+ 4 more