Killing the Spotted Lanternfly Safely - One Spore at a Time
Planthopper is a pre-seed stage startup combatting the major environmental and economic threat from the Spotted Lantern Fly
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Planthopper Corp
808 Springwood Ave Suite 102, Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712, United States
Tom Steen - CEO tom.steen@planthoppercorp.com (302) 690-4035 Austin McAuliffe - COO austin.mcauliffe@planthoppercorp.com (732) 673-1135 Chelsea McAuliffe - CFO chelsea.mcauliffe@planthoppercorp.com (908) 433-7224
Planthopper FoundIng Team
Tom Steen - CEO
Tom Steen - CEO
Tom Steen - CEO
Planthopper's resident visionary. A Life Sciences Industry Capital Sales veteran with over a decade of experience working in and supporting laboratory studies. A graduate of the University of Delaware's prestigious Chemistry & Biochemistry department, Thomas brings laboratory experience to the team. As well as the understanding and abil
Planthopper's resident visionary. A Life Sciences Industry Capital Sales veteran with over a decade of experience working in and supporting laboratory studies. A graduate of the University of Delaware's prestigious Chemistry & Biochemistry department, Thomas brings laboratory experience to the team. As well as the understanding and ability to create a patentable solution to the spotted lanternfly plight which is both effective and environmentally responsible. Thomas’ knowledge of laboratory studies and best practices will produce accurate and actionable data collection which will prove vital in the production of marketable products.
Austin McAuliffe - COO
Tom Steen - CEO
Tom Steen - CEO
Planthopper's 'do-er in chief" is a project management professional with over a decade of experience running complex construction projects, in hospitality and life sciences. He is a graduate of NJIT’s School of Management with both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degrees. His Master’s studies were in Global Project Management which focused o
Planthopper's 'do-er in chief" is a project management professional with over a decade of experience running complex construction projects, in hospitality and life sciences. He is a graduate of NJIT’s School of Management with both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degrees. His Master’s studies were in Global Project Management which focused on product life cycles from idea inception to market. His initial idea to solve the spotted lanternfly infestation, while shelfed, led to the team’s creation and exploration into alternate approaches which can are readily deployable.
Chelsea McAuliffe - CFO
Tom Steen - CEO
Chelsea McAuliffe - CFO
is a highly organized individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. A graduate from Montclair State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in hospitality, Chelsea began her career in the hospitality industry at the Omni Hotel in Austin Texas. Upon relocating back to the Northeast Chelsea was employed by a WMBE working directly in suppor
is a highly organized individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. A graduate from Montclair State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in hospitality, Chelsea began her career in the hospitality industry at the Omni Hotel in Austin Texas. Upon relocating back to the Northeast Chelsea was employed by a WMBE working directly in support of the Director of World Trade Center Construction. She understands the importance of making those around her comfortable and safe. This allows her peers to be open and to challenge norms or ideas, creating an ecosystem of innovation. She brings a highly ambitious and spirited attitude to all problems which contributes to Planthopper’s continued perseverance for a marketable solution to the spotted lanternfly plight.