Using plants as molecule factories
Chess is a popular sport in his homeland. As a native of Ukraine, Yuri Gleba feels a connection with the game of kings. His motto: “Entrepreneurs should be able to think like a Grand Master.” Today, the businessman with a doctorate in plant physiology and genetics has proven this motto with his companies Nomad Biosciences and Icon Genetics. The business world is where the 65-year-old feels at home: “Science, politics, your competitors – you have to consider aspects from highly different areas.