Jasmin Hume is a serial deep tech entrepreneur and leading expert in AI-driven ingredient innovation, reshaping how the world discovers and produces food. Through her work, recognized by TIME as one of the Best Inventions of 2024, she partners with global industry leaders to deliver sustainable, high-performance alternatives that improve on legacy ingredient systems without compromising function, nutrition, or scale. She also serves as a partner at XFactor Ventures, backing female founders in climate and deep tech, and has a track record of translating scientific breakthroughs into venture-scale companies. She holds a PhD in Materials Chemistry.