With academic training in molecular biochemistry and biophysics, Nate has had a lifelong interest in technology, food science and DIY food making. Nate has spent his career as a serial entrepreneur bringing new technologies to market across software, middleware and hardware — from software updating and media streaming to touch screens and now chocolate. His latest startup, CocoTerra, has developed the world’s first table-top chocolate maker for the home kitchen. The development of CocoTerra draws on Nate’s knowledge and skills from all his prior startup experiences to simplify the chocolate-making process so anyone can become a creative, successful and proud chocolate-maker. His “hobbies” include beekeeping, making wine, olive oil and vinegar, growing exotic fruits, and a host of other weekend farming activities. Nate lives in Palo Alto, CA with his wife, two kids, five chickens and 15,000 bees.