Matthew Crisp
Founder at Benson Hill Holdings, Inc.
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Matthew B.
Crisp is the founder of Benson Hill Holdings, Inc. (founded in 2012) where he serves as CEO & Board Director, and Edison Agrosciences, Inc. (founded in 2013) where he serves as Chairman.
Currently, he holds the position of Chairman at Radford University Foundation, Inc. and Venture Partner at Argonautic Investment Management Ltd.
He previously served as Chief Executive Officer & Director at Benson Hill, Inc. (2021-2023), Director at Cyntellect, Inc., Managing Director at Third Security LLC, and President-Agricultural Biotechnology Division at Precigen, Inc. (2011-2012).
He also served as a Board Member at Synchrony, Inc. (2006-2012) and Board Member- Managers at ECDS LLC (2008-2010).
Mr. Crisp received his undergraduate degree from Radford University in 2004.
Matthew Crisp active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Benson Hill Holdings, Inc.
 Benson Hill Holdings, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Benson Hill Holdings, Inc. operates a crop design platform to develop sustainable food and ingredients. It offers CropOS (Crop Operating System), a cognitive engine that provides decision support to accelerate crop improvement and enhance the sustainability of food, feed, fiber, and fuel production using plant biology, big data analytics and cloud computing. The company was founded by Matthew B. Crisp, Todd Mockler and Thomas P. Brutnell in 2012 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Founder | 2012-05-31 |
Edison Agrosciences, Inc.
 Edison Agrosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Edison Agrosciences, Inc. provides agricultural biotechnology services. The firm specializes in agriculture, biotechnology and rubber. The company was founded by Matthew B. Crisp and Thomas M. Hohn and is headquartered in Creve Coeur, MO. | Founder | 2013-10-31 |
| Radford University Foundation, Inc. | Chairman | - |
Argonautic Investment Management Ltd.
 Argonautic Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Argonautic Investment Management Ltd. (Argonautic ventures) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Howard Liu and Rita Chiu. The firm is headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Matthew Crisp
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BENSON HILL, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-06-15 |
| PRECIGEN, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2012-04-29 |
Synchrony, Inc.
 Synchrony, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Synchrony, Inc. engages in the provision of magnetic bearings, motors and generators solutions. The company was founded by Victor Iannello in 1993 and is headquartered in Salem, VA. | Director/Board Member | 2012-01-30 |
ECDS LLC
 ECDS LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ECDS LLC provides automated, proactive notification software and services. Its solutions are deployed in diverse IT environments, including health care, government, telecommunications, retail and education. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Scotts Valley, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-02-27 |
Cyntellect, Inc.
 Cyntellect, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cyntellect, Inc. develops life science technologies. Its products supported key applications to advance life science research, biopharmaceutical production, and stem cell research and drug discovery. The company was founded by Paul R. Billings, Manfred R. Koller and Bernhard O. Palsson in 1997 and was headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Matthew Crisp
| Radford University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| PRECIGEN, INC. | Health Technology |
| BENSON HILL, INC. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 8 |
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Third Security LLC
 Third Security LLC Investment ManagersFinance Third Security LLC (Third Security) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Randal J. Kirk. The firm is headquartered in Radford, Virginia. | Finance |
Cyntellect, Inc.
Cyntellect, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cyntellect, Inc. develops life science technologies. Its products supported key applications to advance life science research, biopharmaceutical production, and stem cell research and drug discovery. The company was founded by Paul R. Billings, Manfred R. Koller and Bernhard O. Palsson in 1997 and was headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Commercial Services |
Benson Hill Holdings, Inc.
Benson Hill Holdings, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Benson Hill Holdings, Inc. operates a crop design platform to develop sustainable food and ingredients. It offers CropOS (Crop Operating System), a cognitive engine that provides decision support to accelerate crop improvement and enhance the sustainability of food, feed, fiber, and fuel production using plant biology, big data analytics and cloud computing. The company was founded by Matthew B. Crisp, Todd Mockler and Thomas P. Brutnell in 2012 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Process Industries |
Edison Agrosciences, Inc.
Edison Agrosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Edison Agrosciences, Inc. provides agricultural biotechnology services. The firm specializes in agriculture, biotechnology and rubber. The company was founded by Matthew B. Crisp and Thomas M. Hohn and is headquartered in Creve Coeur, MO. | Health Technology |
| Radford University Foundation, Inc. | |
Argonautic Investment Management Ltd.
Argonautic Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Argonautic Investment Management Ltd. (Argonautic ventures) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Howard Liu and Rita Chiu. The firm is headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands. | Finance |
Synchrony, Inc.
Synchrony, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Synchrony, Inc. engages in the provision of magnetic bearings, motors and generators solutions. The company was founded by Victor Iannello in 1993 and is headquartered in Salem, VA. | Producer Manufacturing |
ECDS LLC
ECDS LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ECDS LLC provides automated, proactive notification software and services. Its solutions are deployed in diverse IT environments, including health care, government, telecommunications, retail and education. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Scotts Valley, CA. | Technology Services |
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