Biodesigning Proteins and Peptides for Beauty, Wellness, & Beyond.

The Idea in Action

Geltor is revolutionizing how we produce and consume proteins and peptides, addressing the global demand for innovative, sustainable alternatives. With traditional methods of collagen production being resource-intensive and limited by relying on animal agriculture, Geltor’s biodesign platform offers a breakthrough. By crafting animal-free, customizable bioactive proteins and peptides, the company eliminates the need for unsustainable practices while meeting the needs of industries such as food, cosmetics, and healthcare. Geltor’s innovative approach supports a shift toward ethical and efficient production, fostering a sustainable future for both businesses and the planet.

The Story So Far

Geltor, established in 2015 by MD/PhD student Alex Lorestani and biodesign pioneer Nick Ouzounov, is a California-based biotechnology company focused on creating desginer proteins through AI-enabled design and production. Leveraging their scientific expertise, the founders developed a platform capable of crafting customizable, high-performance proteins and peptides tailored for diverse applications.

Their products, like HumaColl21 (human-biomimetic collagen) and Elastapure (human biomimetic elastin), highlight the company’s ability to address key industry challenges with innovative solutions. Geltor's work not only reduces reliance on animal-derived products but also aligns with growing consumer demand for sustainable and ethical ingredients.

Visionaries

Alexander Lorestani

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Alexander Lorestani

Co-Founder & CEO

Nick Ouzounov and Alex Lorestani met as Ph.D. students in their molecular biology lab at Princeton. Both shared a love of nature, applied technology, and a disbelief that animals and harsh chemical processes were still being used in industry when science had come such a long way. Resolving this disconnect became a passion, and that passion became a business. Today, that business is transforming biodesign into the new paradigm for what consumers and industry want today: sustainable, ethically sourced, and effective protein ingredients created simply and quickly. For Nick and Alex, Geltor is the nexus of biology, beauty, and design. The very heart of creative science.

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Nick Ouzounov

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Nick Ouzounov

Co-Founder & CTO

Nick Ouzounov and Alex Lorestani met as Ph.D. students in their molecular biology lab at Princeton. Both shared a love of nature, applied technology, and a disbelief that animals and harsh chemical processes were still being used in industry when science had come such a long way. Resolving this disconnect became a passion, and that passion became a business. Today, that business is transforming biodesign into the new paradigm for what consumers and industry want today: sustainable, ethically sourced, and effective protein ingredients created simply and quickly. For Nick and Alex, Geltor is the nexus of biology, beauty, and design. The very heart of creative science.

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Alexander Lorestani

Co-Founder & CEO

Nick Ouzounov and Alex Lorestani met as Ph.D. students in their molecular biology lab at Princeton. Both shared a love of nature, applied technology, and a disbelief that animals and harsh chemical processes were still being used in industry when science had come such a long way. Resolving this disconnect became a passion, and that passion became a business. Today, that business is transforming biodesign into the new paradigm for what consumers and industry want today: sustainable, ethically sourced, and effective protein ingredients created simply and quickly. For Nick and Alex, Geltor is the nexus of biology, beauty, and design. The very heart of creative science.

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Nick Ouzounov

Co-Founder & CTO

Nick Ouzounov and Alex Lorestani met as Ph.D. students in their molecular biology lab at Princeton. Both shared a love of nature, applied technology, and a disbelief that animals and harsh chemical processes were still being used in industry when science had come such a long way. Resolving this disconnect became a passion, and that passion became a business. Today, that business is transforming biodesign into the new paradigm for what consumers and industry want today: sustainable, ethically sourced, and effective protein ingredients created simply and quickly. For Nick and Alex, Geltor is the nexus of biology, beauty, and design. The very heart of creative science.

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