David Balyeat

AJNA BioSciences PBC is a botanical drug development company that focuses on natural pharmaceuticals to address mental health and neurological disorders. The company is based in Littleton, CO, and was founded by David Balyeat and Joel Stanley. The company's strategy involves selecting plant and fungi species with a well-established history of therapeutic use to streamline drug discovery and mitigate late-stage clinical trial risk. AJNA's unique platform combines specialized laboratory infrastructure and clinical and regulatory expertise for rapid development of investigational new drugs. The company's commercialization strategy is designed for co-development partnerships, IP licensing, and vertically integrated drug products in a broad range of botanical species and clinical indications. AJNA is a public benefit corporation that maximizes profitability and sustainability for both people and the planet. Joel Stanley has been the CEO since incorporation.