Gregory Lu

Gregory Lu is the CEO and co-founder of Natufia Labs, a food-tech start-up that develops innovative indoor kitchen garden technology.1 He co-founded the company in 2014 with a mission to provide sustainable, high-quality herbs and plants directly from kitchen to table.1

Key Professional Highlights::

• Retired early at age 35 from a fast-paced business life to pursue a more grounded lifestyle2
• Has over 20 years of experience as a CEO in real estate and technology companies across North America and Europe3
• Led Natufia Labs to multiple awards, including:
  • Sustainable Design Award (Westedge, Los Angeles 2019)
  • Innovation Award (NKBA, Las Vegas 2020)
  • Green Innovation of the Year 2021 (Green Builder Media)1

Recent Achievements::

• Relocated Natufia Labs to King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia in 20211
• Recognized by NASA as one of the top ten international winners in a competitive program4

Lu's vision for Natufia Labs focuses on addressing global food security challenges by providing innovative hydroponic kitchen garden technology that allows year-round plant growth regardless of climate or season.1