Meet the Team

We are proud to be a female founded company and equally proud of our diverse team. Currently, we are 11 people from 5 different countries, speaking 4 languages. 

  • Co-Founder & CEO

    Aiming to showcase the feasibility of affordable alternatives that are eco-friendly, Olivia's architectural journey revolves around prioritising bio-based and sustainable materials for construction.

Valentina Dipietro headshot; Co-Founder of Mykor

  • Co-Founder & COO

    Adopting an experimental approach, Valentina works at the intersection of biology and design to explore innovative and disruptive sustainable designs for products, interiors, and architecture.

Fred Robinson headshot; Head of R&D at Mykor

  • Material Scientist, Head of R&D

    Fascinated with the development of materials and their implementation towards improved sustainable technologies, Fred hopes to apply his knowledge in a real world application.

Inês Marques headshot; Head of People and Ecosystem at Mykor

  • Head of People & Ecosystem

    Experienced in managing design projects and leading workshops on critical design, Inês has been working on the field of social impact and sustainable design for 6 years.

Joana Saraiva headshot; Plant Manager at Mykor.

  • Plant Manager

    Specialized in Lean Manufacturing, Joana brings us the energy and the experience to lead Mykor’s Production Team to merge our vision into our sustainable products.

Alejandro Bernal headshot; Production Technician at Mykor

  • Lead Production Technician

    Experienced in various creative fields and with his hands-on approach, Alejandro wants to bring creative solutions to Mykor's mission.

Jack Cardu headshot; Lead Production Technician at Mykor

  • Production Technician

    Skilled with mushroom farming and the construction industry, Jack is passionate about mycelium-derived materials and experiments with a variation of strains and susbtrates.

Max Frost headshot; Biotechnology Engineer & Lab manager at Mykor

  • Biotechnology Engineer & Lab manager

    Passionate about sustainability within the science industry and making a positive impact on society, Max has joined Mykor to utilise that passion for real world applications.

Annie Ferrari headshot; Biotechnology Research Assistant at Mykor

  • Biotechnology Research Assistant

    Skilled in research science, Annie joined Mykor to combine her scientific knowledge and passion for sustainability to help create new solutions for the future.

Miguel Leitão headshot; Mycelium Production Technician at Mykor

  • Mycelium Production Technician

    Desired to replace pollutant materials with sustainable bio-based ones, Miguel joined Mykor to help create these materials.

Yasmin Siebra headshot; Admin and Digital Marketing Assistant at Mykor

  • Admin & Digital Marketing Assistant

    Aiming to combine her passion for sustainability and Marketing, Yasmin joined Mykor to assist with its Digital Presence and make an impact within the industry.

Do you want to work with us? Check our open positions.

Mykor values equal opportunities and strongly encourages applicants from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. We actively aim for Mykor to be an inclusive place to work, challenging biases, please, see our policy on inclusion and equality.