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• AJ Melet is the CEO of a startup biotechnology company Ronawk Inc.
• Ronawk Inc’s technology involves growing cells in a tissue mimetic substrate called bio blocks.
• The cells grow in 3D and form their own micro tissues, which can be used to manufacture new therapies.
• Roanoke's technology has potential applications in tissue engineering and scaling the production of biological factors.
• The biggest challenges Roanoke is currently facing are building a new lab and getting people to understand the new technology.
• AJ Melet is inspired by people who serve others, concerned about our ability to connect in a digital world, and excited by people tackling big challenges.