As Co-Founder & COO, Travis Johnston leads the revenue-generating activities and operations at Aropha Inc., a leading laboratory and scientific innovation hub focused on advancing biodegradable material development through lab automation and an AI-driven technology platform. Prior to Aropha, Johnston served as Director of Market Strategy for a materials science startup, Folio Photonics, where he worked in concert with the CEO to lead market analysis, business strategy development, and VC-funding initiatives. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Case Western Reserve University, with a Bachelor of Business Administration, - BBA, Business Administration, Management, and Operations.