Get to Know Us
At FluidForm Bio™, we build living human tissue for better treatment of disease. Our patented FRESH™ technology is a revolutionary platform designed to build tissue using cells, proteins, and nothing else. Through partnerships with top life science companies, our technology has been validated to produce the highest quality tissue in a variety of applications.
We were founded in 2018 on the belief that the world needs transformational technologies led by creative and passionate experts that help people lead better lives. Our mission is to integrate our breakthrough innovations in 3D printing, computational and synthetic biology, AI and machine learning, and advanced materials science to develop human tissue that is indistinguishable from the real thing.
Pursuing that goal is a leadership team with a unique combination of experiences from the fields of Life Sciences and Technology, and a broader team with deep domain expertise in hardware, software, biomedical engineering, machine learning, materials science, and medicine.
What We Value
Passion – We love what we do. We bring joy, humor, and happiness to work every day.
Imagination – We are creative, curious, and innovative. We love to geek out developing amazing technology.
Courage – We are determined, fearless, persistent, and resilient. We’re committed to confronting reality and learning from our mistakes, and we have the endurance to go the extra mile.
Discernment – We see and think clearly, perceive opportunity where others don’t, and make good decisions with incomplete information.
Trustworthiness – We are honest, candid, and accountable. We are committed to self-awareness and always act with integrity.
Contribution – We’re here for something bigger than ourselves.
The Executive Team
Fluidform Bio™ is led by a team with deep expertise in therapeutics and medical technology, additive manufacturing, and high tech.
Mike Graffeo
Chief Executive Officer
& Co-founder
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Mike is the CEO and Co-founder of FluidForm Bio, which uses 3D printing to build living human tissue to improve the treatment of disease. A senior executive with a proven track record, he has successfully grown new businesses in both startup and growth organizations.
Throughout his career, he has worked on the forefront of medical technologies, translating highly complex products and clinical data into successful businesses, in the US and around the world. In over 20 years in the life sciences, Mike has brought four novel products through the FDA that have generated over $20 billion in sales.
Mike holds a BS in Engineering Physics and a MEng in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School were he earned the highest award for academic achievement as a Baker Scholar.
Adam Feinberg
Chief Technology Officer
& Co-founder
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Dr. Adam Feinberg is the CTO and Co-founder of FluidForm Bio and a Professor at Carnegie Mellon University in the departments of Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering. Driving the commercialization of the FRESH™ 3D bioprinting platform, Adam has spearheaded a wide range of applications in the pharma, medical device, and regenerative medicine industries.
Adam has earned his BS in Materials Science & Engineering from Cornell University in 1999 with Co-op experience at Abiomed Inc. working on total artificial hearts. He then earned his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Florida focusing on engineering cell-material interactions to prevent and enhance adhesion. This was followed by postdoctoral training at Harvard University developing new biomaterials and stem cell-based cardiac tissue engineering strategies.
He has co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, holds over 20 US patents and patent applications, and has received multiple honors including the NSF CAREER Award, the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award, and Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. His primary research focus is engineering extracellular matrix (ECM) protein scaffolds using advanced biomanufacturing and 3D bioprinting approaches for multiple applications including cancer models, regenerative scaffolds, skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle tissue engineering.
Jonathan Paris
General Counsel
& Head of Corporate Strategy
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Jonathan is the General Counsel & Head of Corporate Strategy at FluidForm Bio, which uses 3D printing to build living human tissue to improve the treatment of disease. He is responsible for legal, compliance and the strategic direction of FluidForm Bio.
Jonathan is a seasoned legal executive and commercial attorney who has counseled domestic and multinational publicly traded and privately held organizations. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of Rapid Micro Biosystems, a life sciences technology company, where he led the legal and compliance functions while helping the company IPO. Previously, Jonathan held numerous leadership positions at Insulet Corporation, Medtronic and Covidien.
Jonathan received his BA in Economics & Government from Colby College, and an MSF and a JD from Suffolk University.
Naomi Phaneuf
Chief Marketing Officer
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Naomi is the Chief Marketing Officer at FluidForm Bio, which uses 3D printing to build living human tissue to improve the treatment of disease. She is responsible for leading FluidForm Bio’s core marketing functions including marketing strategy, brand, communications, digital & social media, and growth.
A seasoned senior executive and global marketing leader, Naomi has 19+ years of combined experience across healthcare, medical technology, cyber security, risk management, ESG, EHS, learning, and life sciences. Prior to joining FluidForm Bio, she served as Senior Vice President of Marketing at SAI360, orchestrating a corporate rebrand and spearheading the marketing strategy. Naomi has held a variety of senior roles at ProcessUnity and MEDITECH.
Naomi holds an MA in Integrated Marketing Communications from Marist College, a BS in Business Administration from Saint Michael’s College, and multiple certifications, including Google Ads Masterclass & Web Design and Inbound Marketing.
Rickey Kallicharan
Chief Business Officer
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Rickey is the Chief Business Officer of FluidForm Bio, which uses 3D printing to build living human tissue to improve the treatment of disease. He has over 15 years’ experience and brings a wealth of expertise in business development, sales, strategic planning, national accounts, market development, and hospital administration. In his role, Rickey leads FluidForm Bio’s business development initiatives, strategy, and commercial execution efforts.
Prior to joining FluidForm Bio, Rickey was the Director of Business & Market Development at PolarityTE. Throughout his career, he has held successful leadership roles for large and start-up organizations including Insulet, Acclarent (acquired by Johnson & Johnson), Medrobotics, and Hackensack Meridian Health.
Rickey holds an MBA with a concentration in healthcare management and a BS in Biology from Monmouth University.
Alex Lenz
Vice President of People
& Business Operations
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Alex is the Vice President of People & Business Operations of FluidForm Bio, which uses 3D printing to build living human tissue to improve the treatment of disease. He brings to FluidForm Bio a passion for fostering a productive and inclusive work environment and a proven track record of driving operational excellence.
Alex’s strong interpersonal skills and strategic insight coupled with his extensive background in business operations, make him uniquely qualified to help FluidForm Bio attract and retain top talent, while also promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prior to joining FluidForm Bio, Alex served as a principal analyst at Dell EMC leading company-wide technology projects. Previously, Alex held a variety of senior roles across large corporations and start-ups.
Alex holds a BS in Finance & Accounting Management and an AS in Business Administration and Management from Northeastern University.
Meet the FluidForm Bio™ Board
Mike Graffeo, Board Director, CEO, and Co-founder
Adam Feinberg, Board Director, CTO, and Co-founder
Ram Charan, Board Director, and Global Business & Leadership Consultant
Jay Galeota, Board Advisor, and President & CEO, Kallyope, Inc.
Tim Richmond, Board Advisor, and Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at AbbVie