SynBioBeta Speaker

Richard Kenny

Founder & Managing Partner

Hawkwood Biotech Partners

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May 2026, SynBioBeta

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After completing his thesis in bioengineering of enzymes for the production of specialty chemicals at University of Oxford, Rich spent the early part of his career in investment banking with Numis Securities in London, funding early stage companies. He moved to California in 2009 to study for an MBA at UC Berkeley. Joining Solazyme in 2011, Rich established Solazyme’s business analytics department, responsible for market analysis, strategy, and deal structuring for all of Solazyme’s business development activities. Prior to founding Hawkwood, Rich worked as product line director for AlgaPrime DHA, Solazyme’s highly successful omega-3 product.

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