Brian M. Baynes
Founder at Midori USA, Inc.
Profile
He was a co-founder of Midori Health (novel fibers for animal nutrition and health), Kaleido Biosciences (a chemistry-driven approach to therapeutic microbiome control; NASDAQ:KLDO), Celexion (protein engineering and synthetic biology for biopharma and industrial applications; sold to Agenus), and Codon Devices (synthetic biology tools; sold to Gen9/Ginkgo Bioworks).
Dr. Baynes is a Venture Partner with Flagship Pioneering, where he has served as an executive in early-stage ventures, on the funds’ investment committees, and on company boards in the healthcare and sustainability sectors.
Previously he was an engineer at ExxonMobil and a Director in the MIT School of Chemical Engineering Practice at Mitsubishi Chemicals and General Mills.
He holds a BChE from the University of Delaware and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from MIT.
Brian M. Baynes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Midori USA, Inc.
 Midori USA, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Midori USA, Inc. develops cellulosic technology for conversion of biomass to fuels. It offers biomass barrier technology that melts and digests biomass into sugars with a solid, recyclable catalyst. The company was founded by J. M. Geremia and Brian Baynes in 2008 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Founder | 05/09/2011 |
Mascoma Corp.
 Mascoma Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Mascoma Corp. develops technology for abundant biomass conversion. The firm operates through its bioprocessing technology platform, develops bioengineered yeasts and other microorganisms. It also designs and manufactures equipment that processes cellulosic biomass for further biological or chemical conversion. The company was founded by Lee R. Lynd, Charles E. Wyman and Robert J. Johnsen in 2005 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Cadena Bio, Inc.
 Cadena Bio, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Cadena Bio, Inc. engages in the manufacture of supplements for human health and nutrition by feeding the microbiome. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Verdox, Inc.
 Verdox, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Verdox, Inc. engages in the provision of air electroswing services. The company is headquartered in Woburn, MA. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2018 |
Pillar Co Management LLC
 Pillar Co Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pillar Co Management LLC (Pillar VC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Jamie Goldstein. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Private Equity Investor | 31/12/2018 |
Former positions of Brian M. Baynes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| KALEIDO BIOSCIENCES, INC. | Founder | 12/12/2018 |
Flagship Pioneering
 Flagship Pioneering Investment ManagersFinance Flagship Pioneering (Flagship Pioneering) is a venture capital firm founded in 1982 by Ed M Kania and Noubar B Afeyan. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. | Private Equity Investor | 30/12/2017 |
Codon Devices, Inc.
 Codon Devices, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Codon Devices, Inc. produces pharmaceuticals and biorefineries for the production of industrial chemicals and bio-energy. The firm designs and constructs biological components such as enzymes, biopharmaceuticals, and cell lines for improved function. Its customers include the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and agriculture sectors. The company was founded by Noubar B. Afeyan, George Church, Drew Endy, Joseph M. Jacobson and Jay Keasling in 2004 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Founder | 04/01/2010 |
Be Power Tech, Inc.
 Be Power Tech, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Be Power Tech, Inc. provides air conditioning systems. Its products is designed to bring dramatic energy and cost savings, unparalleled performance, and restore the environment through its reduction of harmful emissions. The company was founded by Daniel Betts and John L. Kaufman in 2013 and is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Brian M. Baynes
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Doctorate Degree |
| University of Delaware | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| BG MEDICINE, INC. | Health Technology |
| KALEIDO BIOSCIENCES, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 14 |
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Codon Devices, Inc.
Codon Devices, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Codon Devices, Inc. produces pharmaceuticals and biorefineries for the production of industrial chemicals and bio-energy. The firm designs and constructs biological components such as enzymes, biopharmaceuticals, and cell lines for improved function. Its customers include the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and agriculture sectors. The company was founded by Noubar B. Afeyan, George Church, Drew Endy, Joseph M. Jacobson and Jay Keasling in 2004 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Health Technology |
Mobil Oil BV
 Mobil Oil BV Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Part of Exxon Mobil Corp., Mobil Oil BV is a petroleum and Dutch natural gas company. | Energy Minerals |
Agrivida, Inc.
 Agrivida, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Agrivida, Inc. engages in the provision of research and manufacture of enzymes. It focuses on enzymes that improve poultry and swine nutrition. The company was founded by R. Michael Raab and Jeremy Schley Johnson in 2002 and is headquartered in Medford, MA. | Health Technology |
Adnexus
 Adnexus Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Adnexus engages in the development of Adnectins biologics and medicines in the United States. The company was founded by Frank D. Lee on September 16, 2002 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Health Technology |
Epitome Biosystems, Inc.
 Epitome Biosystems, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Epitome Biosystems was founded in 2004 by experts in the field of proteomic analysis. Backed by Flagship Ventures in Cambridge, MA, and with an outstanding Scientific Advisory Board, Epitome is set to become a world leader in multiplex protein analysis | Health Technology |
Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering Investment ManagersFinance Flagship Pioneering (Flagship Pioneering) is a venture capital firm founded in 1982 by Ed M Kania and Noubar B Afeyan. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Midori USA, Inc.
Midori USA, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Midori USA, Inc. develops cellulosic technology for conversion of biomass to fuels. It offers biomass barrier technology that melts and digests biomass into sugars with a solid, recyclable catalyst. The company was founded by J. M. Geremia and Brian Baynes in 2008 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
Celexion LLC
 Celexion LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Celexion LLC develops platform technologies and products in the pharmaceutical, industrial, agricultural and life science research sectors. The company was founded by Brian Baynes in 2009 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Health Technology |
Mascoma Corp.
Mascoma Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Mascoma Corp. develops technology for abundant biomass conversion. The firm operates through its bioprocessing technology platform, develops bioengineered yeasts and other microorganisms. It also designs and manufactures equipment that processes cellulosic biomass for further biological or chemical conversion. The company was founded by Lee R. Lynd, Charles E. Wyman and Robert J. Johnsen in 2005 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Health Technology |
Joule Unlimited Technologies, Inc.
 Joule Unlimited Technologies, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Joule Unlimited Technologies, Inc. produces renewable fuels and chemicals. It offers a technology platform for liquid fuel from the Sun. The company was founded by Noubar B. Afeyan in 2007 and is headquartered in Bedford, MA. | Process Industries |
Be Power Tech, Inc.
Be Power Tech, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Be Power Tech, Inc. provides air conditioning systems. Its products is designed to bring dramatic energy and cost savings, unparalleled performance, and restore the environment through its reduction of harmful emissions. The company was founded by Daniel Betts and John L. Kaufman in 2013 and is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, FL. | Utilities |
Cadena Bio, Inc.
Cadena Bio, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Cadena Bio, Inc. engages in the manufacture of supplements for human health and nutrition by feeding the microbiome. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA. | Health Technology |
Verdox, Inc.
Verdox, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Verdox, Inc. engages in the provision of air electroswing services. The company is headquartered in Woburn, MA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Pillar Co Management LLC
Pillar Co Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pillar Co Management LLC (Pillar VC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Jamie Goldstein. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
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