Dr. Elissa Ross is a mathematician and the CEO of Toronto-based startup Metafold 3D. Metafold makes a 3D geometry toolkit to solve design, simulation, automation and commercialization challenges in digital manufacturing. Metafold supports innovators to produce highly distinctive products, including lightweight parts for aerospace, cell scaffolds for lab-grown meat, and running shoes that accelerate athletes. Elissa holds a PhD in discrete geometry (2011), and worked as an industrial geometry consultant for the 8 years prior to cofounding Metafold. Metafold is the result of observations made in the consulting context about the challenges and opportunities of additive manufacturing. Drawing on her background in mathematics and industrial consulting, Elissa focuses on leveraging geometric principles to enhance product performance through computational design.