Jennifer Kan is a PhD bioengineer whose enzyme engineering work at Caltech was highlighted in the 2018 Nobel Prize lecture in Chemistry, and she co-founded Juniper Ventures as a climate biotech spin-out from Climate Capital to focus specifically on engineered biology for climate solutions. She has backed over 50 deep tech startups and combines her background as a published inventor with patents on novel biocatalytic processes with her role as a venture investor, giving her distinctive expertise in evaluating IP-heavy bioindustrial companies.

• A strong focus on the emerging bioeconomy and synthetic biology, particularly regarding how microbes can be used to manufacture physical goods. Frequently highlights companies like LanzaTech that use biology to turn carbon emissions into raw material commodities like ethylene for packaging.
• Offers tactical advice on business models and scaling strategies specifically for deep tech and biology companies. Advocates for a recursive product strategy where founders think big but start small, using Tesla's roadmap of starting with a premium sports car before mass market vehicles as a prime example.
• Actively curates and shares extensive lists of resources to help founders navigate fundraising and networking. Distributes databases of angel investors, venture capital firms, and resources for underrepresented groups to help entrepreneurs find capital without needing warm introductions.
• Highlights the intersection of climate action and biotechnology, viewing biology as a key tool for solving environmental problems. Discusses applications ranging from mining metals and degrading plastics to generating electricity and creating sustainable fuels.
• Promotes industry events and conferences relevant to climate, energy, and food technology. Regularly compiles guides for founders on which summits to attend, such as SynBioBeta, SF Climate Week, and specific gatherings for agtech and bio-fabrication.
• Interest in novel biomaterials and consumer goods created through science. enthusiastic about innovations like snowboards made from algae, apparel created from spider silk, and self-repairing fibers derived from squid protein.