Cyril Yee is a distinguished biochemist and entrepreneur. He holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a BA in Chemistry from Swarthmore College. With an illustrious career in business, Yee is the Co-founder, Head of Investments and Research at Third Derivative, a firm specializing in identifying and cultivating climate-focused startups.

Mr. Yee has also served as the Associate Director of IP Group plc and has worked as a Principal at Rocky Mountain Institute, a prominent environmental think tank. He has been the Director for Strategy & Business Development at INEOS Bio, which has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the industrial production of biodegradable plastics, and a Senior Consultant for Deloitte Energy and Sustainability Group. Additionally, Yee was a Project Leader at Dean Ventures and Dean & Company, where he guided a team of consultants to advise Fortune 500 clients on strategic decision-making for acquisitions and partnership opportunities.

As a successful scientist and entrepreneur, Yee's expertise lies in mergers and acquisitions, corporate strategy, sustainable business, and the promotion of new technologies. Furthermore, he is passionate about working with environmentally-minded startups to create a better world.