Julie Legault

Inspired by unfulfilled promises of the future, Julie designs to make scientific and technological innovations approachable to the public, crafting experiences and products that invite culture shifts. She holds a Master of Science from the M.I.T. Media Lab (Cambridge, USA), a Master of Art from the Royal College of Art (London, UK), and degrees in both Design and Arts from Concordia University (Montreal, Canada). She has taught at Birmingham’s Institute of Art and Design (UK) and worked with multinationals, museums, and pop stars to develop smart materials, wearable technologies, and interactive art. Julie Legault is the founder and CEO of Amino Labs, (www.amino.bio), the company pioneering accessible biotechnology in the home and school. Julie is also a proud fellow of the Coaching Fellowship program for extraordinary young women leaders of impact and Biotechnology Faculty at Singularity University.