Lindsay Springer

About Lindsay Springer

I’m a scientist, strategist, and innovation leader passionate about reimagining how the world grows, creates, and experiences food.As Director of Plants, Nutrition, and Digital Agriculture at Gardyn, I work with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and data specialists to develop AI-powered indoor growing systems that empower people to grow fresh, nutrient-rich produce year-round. My focus is to unite plant science, data analytics, and human-centered design to create sustainable food solutions that are as inspiring as they are transformational. Previously, as Vice President of New Product Innovation at Steuben Foods, I directed R&D programs for functional ingredients and plant-based proteins, leading concept-to-commercialization strategies for emerging food systems. My career bridges research, commercialization, and operations, enabling science-driven ideas to scale into meaningful products that improve health and sustainability.I hold a Ph.D. in Food Science & Technology from Cornell University, where I studied food chemistry, biophysics, and plant breeding, and have contributed patents and licensed technologies in the categories of CPG health & wellness, food technology, and plant cultivation. At my core, I believe innovation in food must serve both people and the planet. I thrive at the intersection of consumer insights, science, and technology, bridging key industry elements to shape the next generation of food and agriculture systems.

Experience

1. Director of Plants, Nutrition, and Digital Agriculture

   Gardyn

   Sep 2024 — Present

Education

• Cornell University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Food Science and Technology

  2012 — 2016

• University at Buffalo

  Master of Science (MS), Biomaterials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences

  2007 — 2010

• University at Buffalo

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Biomedical Sciences, General

  2003 — 2007