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Alon Chen

CEO, Co-Founder, Tastewise
New York, New York,United States
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Alon Chen's Overview

Total Experience20 years
CompanyTastewise
CountryUnited States

Alon Chen is a distinguished neuroscientist and the current President of the Weizmann Institute of Science. His research primarily focuses on the neurobiology of stress, anxiety, and depression, exploring the mechanisms by which stress hormones and brain circuits regulate these conditions. Professor Chen's work combines molecular, genetic, epigenetic, and physiological approaches to unravel the complex interplay between genes and environment in stress-related psychiatric disorders, aiming to develop novel therapeutic interventions. Before assuming the presidency in 2019, he served as the Head of the Department of Neurobiology at the Weizmann Institute and was a Director and Scientific Member at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Munich, Germany. He is recognized for his significant contributions to understanding the CRF (corticotropin-releasing factor) system and its role in stress adaptation and maladaptation.

Professional Summary

Alon Chen's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Tastewise - CEO, Co-Founder (2017 to Present)
Google - Global Lead, World Economic Forum (2014 to 2015)
Or Yarok - Product Manager (2004 to 2006)

Notable Achievements

President of the Weizmann Institute of Science

Appointed in December 2019, leading one of the world's foremost multidisciplinary research institutions, fostering scientific excellence and innovation.

Director and Scientific Member, Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry

Held a key leadership and research role at the renowned Max Planck Institute in Munich, Germany (2013-2019), significantly contributing to psychiatric research and heading the department of Stress Neurobiology and Neurogenetics.

Pioneering Research in Stress Neurobiology

Made significant contributions to understanding the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying stress response, anxiety, and depression, with numerous high-impact publications focusing on the CRF system, microRNAs, and epigenetic regulation.

EMBO Member

Elected member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) in 2015, recognizing his excellence in life sciences research.

Recipient of Multiple Research Grants and Awards

Secured prestigious grants including ERC Advanced Grants, and received awards recognizing his scientific achievements in the field of neuroscience and stress research.

Educational Background

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing Module, Executive Program

University College Dublin - Year 2009

B.A, Economics

Tel Aviv University - Year 2004

Master's degree, Law

Bar-Ilan University - Year 2012

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Company Overview

Tastewise
Total employees85
HeadquartersTel Aviv
Founded2017

Tastewise is an AI-powered food intelligence platform that provides real-time data and insights on food trends, consumer preferences, and market opportunities. It helps food and beverage brands, manufacturers, and retailers make data-driven decisions for product innovation, marketing, and sales strategies by analyzing billions of data points from recipes, menus, social media, and home cooking.

Tastewise Funding Information
$21.5M - Total Funding Raised
$17M - Most recent funding amount
2 - Number of funding rounds
Jan 25, 2022 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
PeakBridge VC
PICO Venture Partners
Disruptive AI
FoodLab Capital
Bits x Bites

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