Oliver Shafaat
CEO
A Caltech-trained biochemist, Oliver entered the world of apparel yarns and textiles right after earning his PhD. He moved to Japan and worked for five years at a biotech company specializing in the manufacture of artificial protein fibers for use in apparel. He led the Fiber R&D team, and worked as the technical liaison in business development. He noticed that the significant demand for sustainable materials in the apparel industry was not being met. Turning to 1930s papers and patents, Oliver sought inspiration for sustainable fibers that could realistically scale. This led him to develop and patent the technology for Bylon. Working from years of chemical expertise, combined with fiber and apparel industry connections, Oliver continues to refine Bylon to maximize its commercial potential and positive environmental impact.
Ali Schachtschneider
CIO
Ali has dedicated her career to driving sustainable material innovation and adoption in the fashion industry. As Chief Innovation Officer at Sci-Lume Labs, Ali leads the innovation strategy and development of Bylon—a scalable, circular biosynthetic yarn for apparel applications—and draws from her years of industry experience to ready Bylon for successful commercial integration through strategic partnerships with global apparel brands and manufacturers. With a proven track record pioneering circular, biobased solutions for some of the world’s most innovative sustainable materials companies, Ali is a seasoned innovation leader who combines strategic, creative, and technical expertise to deliver impactful, innovative solutions that meet industry demands and align with environmental impact reduction targets.
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