Dr. Aune is co-founder of Vectron Biosolutions and has led the company as its chief executive officer since its foundation. Under his leadership, Vectron has been branded as a leading provider of cutting-edge technologies and services for microbial production of proteins. Aune has negotiated license deals with customers, suppliers, and vendors, a Series A investment, and the acquisition of innovative technologies from academia and industry. Aune holds a Ph.D. in bacterial gene expression. More importantly, Aune is the proud co-founder of two beautiful daughters who are a continuous source of happiness to him and his wife despite the long runway, unclear exit strategies, and obvious lack of profitability.