ARDA GORECI

Arda Goreci is the CTO and Founder of Ligo Biosciences, an artificial intelligence and sustainable biotechnology startup. He previously studied Cell and Systems Biology at Oxford University before dropping out in 2024 to participate in the Y Combinator Summer 2024 accelerator program alongside his co-founders. Prior to launching his current venture, Goreci was recognized as a Google Cloud Research Innovator for his academic contributions to the field of computational biology. Founded in 2023, Ligo Biosciences develops deep learning models and artificial intelligence tools specifically engineered for custom enzyme design and sustainable chemistry applications. He recently discussed the company's core biomolecular design technology during a guest appearance on the Sustainable Times podcast in May 2025. Goreci's current focus centers on applying scaling laws and geometric deep learning to advance computational biomolecular engineering and sustainable industrial processes.