The Team
Who We Are
Alexandru Zabara
Founder & Managing Director
Alex is a formulation technology expert specializing in controlled and targeted release systems. He brings extensive experience in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical product innovation, formulation development, and product launches, along with a proven ability to lead complex projects and build high-performing teams that bridge R&D and commercialization.
Mahsa Zabara
Principal
Mahsa is an innovation leader and materials scientist with dual PhDs in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science. She specializes in development of advanced functional materials for medical devices, textiles, and healthcare applications, with deep expertise in antimicrobial technologies and a strong track record in securing research funding.
Gabriel Poritz
Partner
Strategy & Business Development
As our strategy and business development partner, Gabriel brings over a decade of experience in building teams and leading complex programs across global industrial environments, translating scientific expertise into real-world value and connecting innovation to the markets it was built to serve.
Jay Van der Vlugt
Director
Jay has over a decade of experience in technology and process development across biotechnology and applied chemistry startups. A named inventor on multiple patents for API isolation, he also brings deep expertise in controlled substances compliance across Canada and the U.S., working within Health Canada, FDA, and DEA frameworks.
Ali Baygi
Subject Matter Expert
Ali is an AI/ML Engineer and Data Scientist, specializing in building intelligent real-time data systems and advanced LLM applications. His work focuses on leveraging modern AI technologies including Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, and real-time data processing to solve complex business problems.