Nicolas Enjalbert, PhD, is the CEO and Co-Founder of SeedLinked, an innovative company digitizing collaborative breeding. Originally from rural France, Nicolas studied Agronomy and Plant Breeding in Europe before pursuing a PhD in Plant Genetics from Colorado State University in the US.
With a decade of experience working for international seed companies, Nicolas founded SeedLinked to make collaborative breeding more accessible and mainstream. SeedLinked brings together growers, breeders, chefs, universities, seed companies, and consumers in a groundbreaking crowdsourcing platform. It utilizes digitalization, crowdsourcing technology, and novel statistical models to revolutionize participatory plant breeding.
By democratizing the breeding process, SeedLinked aims to create a decentralized and resilient seed system, which is crucial for a healthy and sustainable food system. The company not only innovates in data models for crowdsourcing but also explores business models that benefit society as a whole.
Nicolas Enjalbert’s expertise in data architecture, crop modeling, and participatory breeding strategies, combined with his background as a plant breeder, drives the continuous development of SeedLinked. His visionary leadership propels the company’s mission to transform collaborative breeding into a widely adopted practice, leveraging the power of digital tools and collective efforts.
