Jen Keane is the Co-Founder and CEO of Modern Synthesis, a biotech company crafting a new class of biomaterials that are circular by nature, and customizable by design. Jen is a designer, material innovator and entrepreneur who holds a Bachelor's in Fiber Science and Apparel Design from Cornell and a Master's in Material Futures from Central Saint Martins. Her biodesign work has not only captured the imagination of the fashion industry but also garnered numerous awards, including the Mills Fabrica Techstyle prize and the LVMH Green Trail Award. Having previously driven key material innovation initiatives at Adidas, Jen founded Modern Synthesis in order to create a world where sustainability empowers - rather than constrains - creativity