About Molecule

We propel science from lab to life, fueled by a community committed to human progress

Molecule is dedicated to advancing scientific research through democratized funding and the tokenization of intellectual property (IP). Through our flagship product Molecule Labs, we align the incentives of researchers and funders, buillding a more collaborative and efficient research ecosystem.

Our DNA

Dive into the Molecule source code

Read our docs to learn how we're using technology to advance science, or visit GitHub to explore the infrastructure behind decentralized science.
Molecule ecosystem

The Molecule Team

Building a high agency team to shape the future of biotech.

Paul Kohlhaas
Paul Kohlhaas

Founder and Chairman

Serial entrepreneur, economist and web3 engineer on a mission to build public utility networks.

Benjamin Snipes
Benjamin Snipes

Chief Legal Officer

Benjamin Snipes (JD, MBA, LLM) is based in the U.S. He has over 20 years of experience advising clients in international taxation, securities law, and emerging technologies.

Kevin Noessler
Kevin Noessler

Chief Product Officer

Seasoned product professional passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to drive innovation in the digital asset space. Strong advocate for blockchain and it's transformative potential.

Aaron Weaver
Aaron Weaver

Chief Commercial Officer

Aaron is responsible for strategy and IP commercialisation. He is a trained financial and legal professional, who spent a significant amount of time as a life sciences venture capitalist.

Phill Lee
Phill Lee

Protocol Architect

With a PhD in Nanotechnology and experience leading Web3 projects for global brands, Phill applies a rigorous, analytical approach to designing scalable decentralized systems. Driven by decentralized science’s potential to reshape innovation.

Jose Pinto
Jose Pinto

Swiss Legal Counsel

International tax & tech lawyer.

María Sanmartín
María Sanmartín

Senior Product Manager

Inspired by nature and people. I'm an explorer of the world, a creative mind, and an optimistic designer. Making positive impact through UX.

Nour Karoui
Nour Karoui

dApp Protocol Engineer

dApp Protocol Engineer with experience in Typescript / NodeJs applications. Passionate about the web3 world and excited to learn more about it.

Tom Ploem
Tom Ploem

Full Stack Engineer

A passionate full stack engineer with a focus on web technologies that positively impact society. I thrive in fast-moving environments, building products that make a difference.

Vladimir Demidov
Vladimir Demidov

Senior Web3 Engineer

Have a Degree in Designing Biomedical Equipment and super passionate about Blockchain, especially Solana.

Manuel Meinert
Manuel Meinert

Senior Web3 Engineer

Blockchain engineer dedicated to decentralization's transformative power to traditional systems. Combines institutional-grade Web3 experience with the mission to democratize scientific innovation.

Ella McCarthy-Page
Ella McCarthy-Page

Product Marketing Manager

Background in biochemistry and materials science, but an affinity for writing. I'm of the staunch belief that communication is integral to scientific progression.

Rafael Alain Rolli
Rafael Alain Rolli

Scientific Assistant to the CEO

Rafael has a background in molecular biology and bioengineering, and works at Molecule to bridge biotech and Web3, supporting scientific due diligence, tokenized IP commercialization, and decentralized drug development.

Lale Ludmilla Mahrt
Lale Ludmilla Mahrt

Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager with a focus on crypto tax, cross-border accounting, and scalable financial operations for Web3 and DeFi projects. Lale brings structure and compliance to fast-moving ecosystems.

Elena Cîrnealā
Elena Cîrnealā

Operations and Junior Finance Manager

With a background in social work studies, Elena cultivates harmonious and efficient work environments driven by both efficiency and a human touch.

Contributors & Advisors

Mo Koyfman
Mo Koyfman

Board Member

Founder and General Partner at Shine Capital.

James Brodie
James Brodie

Board Member

Chief Investment Officer at ID Theory. Blockchain researcher.

Paxton Major
Paxton Major

Board Member

Senior Associate at Northpond Ventures.

Patrick Malone
Patrick Malone

Advisor

Principal at KdT Ventures. Physician-scientist turned investor.

Chris Leiter
Chris Leiter

Advisor

Founder & General Partner of Atria Ventures.

Sebastian Brunemeier
Sebastian Brunemeier

Advisor

Geroscientist and VC. Building and investing in geroscience companies that address the molecular mechanisms of aging.

Jack Scannell
Jack Scannell

Advisor

CEO at Etheros Pharamaceuticals. R&D innovation expert who coined the term Eroom's law.

Niklas Rindtorff
Niklas Rindtorff

Advisor

LabDAO, Physician Scientist. Building open tools to accelerate progress.

Vincent Weisser
Vincent Weisser

Advisor

Founder and CEO of Prime Intellect, Advisor to Molecule on AI, DeSci and Ecosystem

Michael Langer
Michael Langer

Advisor

Co-Founder and Managing Partner of T.Rx Capital.

Want to join Molecule?

Molecule is looking for talented people to help us democratise drug development. Visit our careers page to apply.