Aaron Feigelman

Aaron Feigelman is a San Francisco Bay Area-based entrepreneur and engineer focused on mitigating climate change through innovative solutions in the food and agricultural sector.1 He is currently the Head of F&B Sourcing at Cultured Supply, a position he has held since January 2023.1

Feigelman is also the founder of The Kawa Project, a materials science company he started in January 2020 that develops functional materials from food waste, specifically coffee waste, to address climate change.12 The company has pivoted to focus on transforming spent coffee grounds into an alternative to alkalized cocoa for use in industrially produced baked goods.2

Additionally, Feigelman co-founded and hosts "The Study of Purpose" podcast.1 His background includes:

• A mechanical engineering degree from UCLA (2015-2019)1
• Experience in energy storage and transmission project development at Pacific Gas and Electric Company1
• Co-founding a tutoring business called "Teach it to Me Tutoring" from 2013 to 20151

Feigelman's work with The Kawa Project has garnered attention in the agrifood tech space, with the company exploring innovative ways to upcycle coffee waste into valuable products.234