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From Discovery to Startup: Empowering Scientist Entrepreneurs Workshop by Science Societies

Are you a scientist wondering what’s next after your PhD? Join Dr. Fatma Kaplan, CEO of Pheronym and an accomplished scientist-entrepreneur, for an interactive workshop designed to broaden your career horizons. Discover how to leverage your research skills and scientific expertise to create impact beyond the traditional academic path. In this session, Dr. Kaplan will share her journey from academia to founding a successful biotech startup, and the struggles that come with it.

Resister for the workshop using following link.

Pheronym’s Co-founder and CEO Dr. Fatma Kaplan is participating in the World BioProtection Forum’s Monthly Seminar Series, a global platform to connect innovators, researchers, and industry leaders shaping the future of biological solutions.

Dr. Kaplan is speaking during the inaugural seminar, will spotlight one of the most exciting directions in sustainable crop protection, titled: “Entomopathogenic Nematodes: Their Role in Plant Protection – From Soil to Space”.

The seminar is on Friday, August 29th, from 2:00-4:00 BST.

Dr. Fatma Kaplan, our CEO, is invited to be a panelist for the “Ag Innovations” panel at Women in Agribusiness 2025. The panel is taking place the morning of Wednesday, September 24 in Orlando, Florida. 

Join us to learn more about Pheronym’s technology!

We are deeply honored to have been selected as one of 10 semi-finalists out of 400 applicants for the inaugural “Innovate for Impact Challenge”, hosted by World Food Prize Foundation. 🌎

We’re working hard to help solve global food challenges and make a lasting impact. The 3 finalists are being chosen party by the public voting to present live on October 22 in Des Moines, Iowa. Your support can help us do more – please take a moment to vote for us ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19acvstStN/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Update: We have 62 votes so far. Thank you everyone who voted for Pheronym. The voting will end next Thursday (August 14). Please vote if haven’t already and let your network know. 

Link to vote ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19acvstStN/

Pheronym is one of the 16 semi-finalists at Pitch Elk Grove 2025. These startups represent the best in Northern Californian entrepreneurship. On July 31st, these 16 startups will participate in a pitch-off to determine who will move on to the finals. The finalists will compete in September for $20,000 in prizes.

Stay tuned for updates!

Pheronym founders Dr. Kaplan and Mr. Schiller are attending the Salinas Biological Summit! The event is taking place on June 24 at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland, California.

With our first product Nemastim TM we showed that we can control nematode dispersal behavior in the field conditions in pecan and peach orchards to improve beneficial nematode efficacy to control insect pests in the soil.

Now we are developing our products Pherocall TM and Pherocoat TM for controlling plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) in the soil. We have a booth at the Summit. We welcome PCAs, farmers, distributors and ag professionals to discuss your needs for plant parasitic nematode control. 

 

 

INNOVATION IN PHEROMONE UTILIZATION FOR PEST MANAGEMENT

Join us Thursday evening, June 5th to hear Dr. Fatma Kaplan, CEO of Pheronym, speak about pheromones and how they regulate parasitic and beneficial nematode behavior. Listen to her speak about their role in pest management and opportunities for innovation in sustainable agriculture.

When: Thursday Evening, June 5th, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: AgStart Event Center (1100 Main St. Suite 170, Woodland, CA 95776)

Pheronym founders Dr. Fatma Kaplan and Mr. Karl Schiller have a booth at Synbiobeta 2025. The event is taking place from May 5-8 at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California.  Join us to learn more about Pheronym’s biomanufacturing for smart agricultural crop protection.

We are at booth #107, we look forward to seeing you there! 

 

 

Dr. Fatma Kaplan, CEO of Pheronym, is a guest speaker at the Career Pathways seminar, hosted by UC Davis’ Career Center and BioLaunch program. The program helps life sciences students plan for their future and explore career options.  Dr. Kaplan is presenting on Tuesday, April 29th from 5:20 pm – 6:00 pm PDT. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our Fermentation Research Associate, Mr. Steven Hobbs, is a panelist at Seed Central’s “What is it Like to Work at a Startup?” online workshop. Join us on April 22nd from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm PDT. There will be a recorded version of the panel if you are unable to attend. We look forward to seeing you there.