Dr. Jasmin Hume is the founder and CEO of Shiru, a company at the forefront of ingredient innovation powered by AI. With a PhD in Materials Chemistry from NYU, an MSc in Materials Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from McGill University, Dr. Hume has built a career advancing sustainable solutions across industries. Under her leadership, Shiru collaborates with global leaders in CPG and ingredient manufacturing to scale innovations such as natural sugar replacements and high-performance fat alternatives. TIME recognized Shiru’s transformative technology as one of its Best Inventions of 2024. Beyond her work at Shiru, Dr. Hume serves as a mentor to entrepreneurs as a partner at XFactor Ventures, focusing on climate tech and deep tech solutions. A polyglot and mother of two, she brings a global perspective and passion for sustainability to her work, reshaping industries to make better ingredients accessible without compromising on quality or performance.