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Marley Bankoff

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Summary

Interdisciplinary entrepreneur with over a decade of experience launching and scaling companies at the intersection of biotechnology and consumer products. Proven track record in building pioneering ventures: he founded Evolvd Organics (2014), growing it rapidly into a leading Oregon cannabis-extraction brand; and co-founded NeuBio (2021), a precision-diagnostics biotech for neurodegenerative disease. Currently leads Sthesia (founded 2024), a startup applying proprietary cold-extraction technology to create pure, variety-specific plant ingredients for flavors, fragrances and wellness markets. Known for combining scientific R&D and strategic partnerships to drive product innovation and market expansion.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO & Founder

Sthesia, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
  • Currently leads Sthesia (founded 2024), a startup applying proprietary cold-extraction technology to create pure, variety-specific plant ingredients for flavors, fragrances and wellness markets.
  • Launched Sthesia to pioneer pristine natural ingredients across flavor, fragrance and function; directs development of a proprietary cold-concentration platform which captures the essence for plants.
  • Oversees R&D and commercialization of true-to-source botanicals, producing variety-specific flavors, fragrances, and supplements. Products are 100% pure, plant-derived ingredients serving food & beverage, perfumery and wellness industries.
  • Built the startup’s technical team and lab infrastructure, establishing partnerships with growers and product developers to advance an early pipeline of sensory ingredients into food, beverage & wellness markets.

Co-Founder & CEO

NeuBio, LLC
01.2021 - Current
  • Co-founded NeuBio (2021) to develop AI-driven diagnostics and therapeutics for central nervous system disorders.
  • Leads company strategy, fundraising and partnerships with research institutes.
  • Directs R&D programs in neurodegenerative biomarkers: NeuBio has identified 24 novel biomarker signatures as potential “druggable targets” for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and ALS, positioning the company at the forefront of precision neurology.
  • Engages with pharma, the scientific community, doctor networks, foundations and life-science companies; manages a multidisciplinary team of scientists and technologists to translate complex biomarker discovery into clinical decision tools.

Founder & CEO

Evolvd Organics
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Founded Evolvd Organics to commercialize cannabis extracts and vaporization technologies.
  • Grew the brand from a single Bend dispensary (2014) to ~100 Oregon dispensaries in one year, making Evolvd 'the fastest-growing…specialty' in the state’s cannabis market.
  • Pioneered high-purity oil extraction and formulation: developed a CO₂-based extraction process and proprietary, leakproof vaporizer hardware to deliver solvent-free, pesticide-free cannabis oils.
  • Oversaw manufacturing, quality control and state compliance; negotiated distribution partnerships with leading dispensary chains and regulated operators across Oregon.

Skills

  • Inspirational leadership
  • Corporate governance
  • Operational excellence
  • Innovation management
  • Talent development
  • Crisis management
  • Systems organization
  • Analytical and critical thinker

Timeline

CEO & Founder

Sthesia, Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Co-Founder & CEO

NeuBio, LLC
01.2021 - Current

Founder & CEO

Evolvd Organics
01.2014 - 01.2019

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