The Lab-to-Launch Lounge (LLL) series brings former Harvard graduate students in CXO roles back to campus to hear how they launched their research out from Harvard labs.

Sissi Liu PhD | CEO and Co-founder of Metalmark. Dr. Sissi Liu is passionate about solving complex societal problems with cutting-edge technology. She has 20 years of experience in climate tech and sustainability, entrepreneurship, and venture investing. Sissi co-founded and is CEO of Metalmark Innovations to tackle the global air pollution crisis and related challenges of climate change.

Tanya Shirman PhD | VP of Materials and Co-founder of Metalmark. Dr. Tanya Shirman is a chemist and material scientist with over a decade of experience leading multidisciplinary R&D teams. Her expertise extends to nano-structured materials design and synthesis for catalytic and air-purification applications, translating transformative technologies from lab to market.