Cris Silva is a dynamic researcher, innovator, and community builder with a passion for biotechnology and bioeconomy. He has completed numerous research projects with leading institutions and is skilled in identifying new opportunities in the field. He is an effective communicator and the founder and executive director of Benzyme Ventures, a thriving community of bio enthusiasts, students, and scientists committed to developing the bioeconomy.
To connect with Cris:
Personal
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cris-silva1996/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cris_silva.insta/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CrisSilva.Biotech/
Blog - https://medium.com/@cris.silva.cymase/
personal website - www.cris-silva.com
email - Cris@benzymeventures.org
Benzyme Ventures
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BenzymeVentures
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benzymeventures/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/benzyme/
Blog - https://benzymeventures.medium.com/
website - www.benzymeventures.org
email - info@benzymeventures.org
BioSummit - https://www.biosummit.org/
GoSH - https://openhardware.science/
00:00 About Cris
12:27 Working with Ceylon cinnamon
17:44 How do you manage different fields?
22:50 Awarded Leader of Tomorrow for Biotech revolution
25:52 About Benzyme ventures
26:42 Attending Tech meetups
32:25 Trying different things
37:40 What does Benzyme do?
40:40 Communities and Open Source innovation
47:48 Will industries benefit from open source?
51:33 University education is important
53:35 Difference between Biotech Vs Tech entrepreneurs
1:00:48 Technical competency of deep tech
1:03:00 Weaknesses for biotech in Sri Lanka
1:10:10 Can we teach innovation in unviersities?
1:11:17 Strengths in Sri Lanka for biotech
