Erin Kim, JD is Principal Owner of Erin Kim Consulting, which provides strategic intelligence and operational support to founders, investors, and startup teams commercializing emerging technologies, particularly where they intersect with consumer products (including beauty and personal care, food and beverage). 

A veteran of the biotech industry, Erin was an early team member at Geltor and New Harvest, where she played key roles in establishing cellular agriculture, and the commercialization of the first animal-free, biodesigned ingredients for the global beauty and personal care, and food and nutrition markets. 

She is a highly sought after speaker, writer, and subject matter expert on commercial, marketing, and communications strategy for innovative products and technologies, and has provided insights for the Wall Street Journal, SynBioBeta, Beauty Independent, ZINE, EAT Forum, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and investment firms around the world. 

Erin holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Alberta, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia.