About Scismic
We're building the future of STEM skills infrastructure — moving innovation forward while ensuring EVERYONE, no matter their background, has ACCESS to the skills they need for ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT.
Our Mission
Bridging Education and Employment to Empower ALL
- Enabling our Workforce to Upskill and Reskill
- Enabling Educators to advance curriculums
- Enabling Employers access to skilled talent
Leadership Team
The gap between scientific education and meaningful employment is not just a data point for the Scismic leadership team—it is a challenge they have navigated personally. Founded by PhD scientists who transitioned from the bench at institutions like Harvard to the forefront of technology, Scismic was born from a singular realization: the STEM ecosystem is only as strong as its ability to connect talent with opportunity.
Our leadership represents every vital stakeholder in the workforce pipeline. We are researchers who understand the rigors of discovery, product innovators who see the potential of technology, and commercial strategists who know what it takes to scale in the Deep Tech and Life Science sectors.
We don't just build a platform; we are building a bridge. By aligning the needs of academia, industry, and the workforce, Scismic is committed to ensuring that the transition from education to employment is seamless, equitable, and optimized for the next generation of scientific breakthroughs.
Dr. Danika Khong, PhD
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Boston, MA / Singapore
Dr. Khong brings deep expertise in STEM workforce development and biotech R&D. With her Harvard background and extensive experience in clinical trials, she leads Scismic's vision to ensure no STEM professional is left behind in the evolving labor market.
Elizabeth Wu
Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder
Boston, MA
Elizabeth leads product strategy and development at Scismic, ensuring our platform meets the complex needs of employers, educators, and workforce development agencies. With her experiences in Harvard, biotech R&D, and community development, she brings a user-centered approach to equip decision-makers with actionable skills data to strengthen their ecosystems, while empowering STEM professionals to navigate evolving career paths.
Peter Craig-Cooper
Chief Commercial Officer
London, UK
Peter brings world-class adoption and commercialization experience to Scismic, helping articulate our mission and purpose to enterprise, government, and education leaders worldwide. His passion for business growth, skills based hiring and client-centric delivery ensures a deep partnership with stakeholders to deliver tangible ROI.
Dr. Christine Kressirer, PhD
Chief Operating Officer
Boston, MA
Dr. Kressirer is an accomplished operations leader with extensive experience in scaling technology platforms and managing complex biotech facilities. Her Harvard background and expertise in incubator and GMP facilities ensures Scismic delivers reliable, scalable solutions to enterprise clients.
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