Adam Tarshis is the CEO of Mozza Foods, where he leads the development of groundbreaking molecular biology approaches to the production of alternative proteins in plants. With a background that uniquely bridges software engineering and molecular biology, Adam brings a systems-driven perspective to biotechnology. At Mozza Foods, Adam and his team are engineering plants as bioreactors for animal proteins, focusing on the challenge of reproducing the casein micelles found in cow's milk'proteins critical for achieving dairy-like functionality in cheese and other milk-based products. Adam's leadership at Mozza Foods is shaped by his belief that molecular farming can unlock cost-effective, scalable, and environmentally sustainable food solutions that replicate their animal-based counterparts. His vision continues to push the boundaries of plant biotechnology, working to transform the food industry by making plant-derived proteins an economically viable alternative to animal products at scale.