
Edward Harris
Co-Founder & CEO at Ligo Biosciences, leveraging AI for enzyme design
San Francisco, California
Joined November 2024
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Edward Harris is a dedicated entrepreneur with experience in launching and scaling startups. He co-founded Ligo Biosciences, an AI-driven enzyme design company, and previously bootstrapped Abas2Go to $1 million in revenue. His entrepreneurial drive is evident in his active involvement in the San Francisco bio-ML community and his engagement with venture capital through Creator Fund. ycombinator+3
Edward possesses a strong interdisciplinary background, combining expertise in computer science, synthetic biology, and medicine. He studied Computer Science at Princeton before pursuing an MBBS at Oxford University, and has conducted research in synthetic biology labs. This unique blend of skills positions him at the intersection of AI and biotechnology, as demonstrated by Ligo Biosciences' work in generative enzyme design. hiretop+1
He is passionate about applying cutting-edge technology to solve significant environmental challenges. At Ligo Biosciences, he is focused on developing enzyme models that can offer sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical synthesis, aiming to reduce the chemical industry's environmental footprint and energy consumption. ycombinator+1
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build a new product or community that got people genuinely excited and engaged.Nov 30, 2025
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make a big impact as a founder in the Princeton startup community.Oct 5, 2025