My name is Hayk, and I’m 44 years old.
The idea of cultivating mushrooms and transforming them into innovative products first came to me three years ago. To me, an idea is the most contagious force in the world—once it takes root in your mind, it won’t let you sleep, not by day or by night. I had the idea, and I had the drive. But I knew nothing about mushrooms. In fact, I wasn’t even sure if they were plants or animals.