Biotechnologist with International MBA
Founder of Born Maverick - a highly innovative company working in the food industry. We design and create new healthy food products delivered in a caring and sustainable way that is good for the earth and its inhabitants. We’re not exactly environmental activists or crusaders, but we care - a lot. The initiative began as an idea to bring food, health and ethics together under one roof. Through intensive research funded by Innovate UK, Invest NI and conducted at the College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) along with CAMPDEN BRI and RSSL, new food products are being designed, created and iteratively developed. The products are highly innovative and often the first of their kind. All our products and packaging adhere to eco-friendly ways and means (as best we can) and contribute towards a healthier planet.Additionally, Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) provided invaluable support and mentorship towards the growth of the business venture. We now have developed first three unique products in the form of Multi-nutritional blend, Plant-based whole grain milk and Fortified vegan popsicles which are almost ready for launch. We are also working on developing new products such as VEGAN PRAWNS/SCALLOPS through reverse engineering and molecular computation methods using seaweeds and have already started on exploring uses of BSG by-product for developing high protein/fibre drinks and cereal bars. Our motive is to bridge the gap between research oriented infrastructure within Northern Ireland and global brands by developing unique products which are easily scalable and accessible to all classes of consumers. Healthy food must be a basic right and not a choice to every individual! Top 6 innovators at Food Tech Matters 2020 INVENT 2020 FINALIST TOP 5 Finalist Belfast Business Idea Award 2019 Finalist 2019 QUB DRAGONS DEN, STUDENT INVENT Semi Finalist Invent awards 2019
