Parendi Birdie has been at the forefront of the alternative protein industry since 2013. She served as an early member of the Mission Barns and GOOD Meat teams and has worked to build these cultivated meat startups from the ground up. She has contributed to the industry’s growth in many capacities, including R&D, marketing, and business development. She is an advisor to Talist, Alt_Collective, and Food System Innovations. Parendi holds a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Kansas.