We are Knip, a women-led biotechnology company based in Boston pioneering advanced nutritional solutions for animal feeds.

Our story began over a decade ago with a simple mission: to help fish farmers feed the world with accessible and safe fish without harming our one pale blue dot. Guided by our core values-Data-Driven, Win-Win-Win, Stewardship, Ingenuity, and Proactive —we remain committed to making a positive impact on the planet and the people who depend on it.

executive team

  • Caitlin Wege, CEO

    Caitlin Wege is the CEO of Knip, where science meets nutrition and performance. She’s leading the charge in aquaculture innovation with JUVTM, a game-changing ingredient that helps fish and shrimp thrive while helping farms become more profitable. With a background in sales and marketing, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, Caitlin has over 20 years experience building teams and bringing products to life in regulated markets. She’s all about big results, bold ideas, and building a more food-resilient future— one microbe at a time.

  • Jessica McLear, COO

    Jessica McLear is Knip’s Chief Operating Officer and Co- founder, aka the mastermind behind the curtain, keeping everything running smoothly. With a biochemistry background and over 25 years of experience in manufacturing and animal health, she's been driving Knip's operations forward. Jessica brings a systematic approach, strategy, and a dash of grit to make big things happen at Knip.

  • Guillaume Salze, CSO

    Guillaume Salze, Ph.D., is an aquaculture nutritionist specializing in protein and functional nutrition. He is the visionary and innovative force behind the product portfolio at Knip. He bridges advanced nutrition science with the practical realities of farming, developing innovative feed solutions that enhance animal health and farm productivity. As Chief Scientific Officer at KnipBio, he leverages his 20 plus years of experience applying cutting-edge biotechnology to address critical challenges in global aquaculture.

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  • Dr. Larry Feinberg

    Co-Founder / Board Member

    Larry Feinberg, Ph.D., is a Co-founder and was previously CEO of KnipBio. He has 20 yrs experience in microbiology and developed the first single-cell protein for global aquaculture. Larry is an accomplished inventor and award-winning bio- entrepreneur and teaches at Roger Williams University.

  • Dr. Christopher Marx

    Co-Founder / Board Member

    Christopher Marx is a co-founder of Knip and a Professor in Biological Sciences at University of Idaho. His lab has studied microbiology for 20 years.

  • Jonathan Fleming 

    Board Member

    Mr. Fleming is Chairman of Aquaculture Research Corp., leading shellfish hatchery & innovation. 39+ years in investments, board member of 6 life science startups, MIT lecturer.

  • Jeremy S. Weinstein

    Board Member

    Jerry is a private investor, engineer educated, with a Ph.D. from Purdue University. He was an executive that ran global businesses at Whirlpool Corp, which included working abroad for several years. Jerry serves an several for-profit and non- profit companies.

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