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The MycoLogic Team

Research Scientist Kyle Gabriel, center, removes the fruiting body of the Oyster mushrooms on a bag of wheat straw and cotton seed hulls as Graduate Research Assistant Daniel Rhiner watches and keeps notes in the BioInnovation Lab at Prillaman Hall on the Kennesaw Campus Thursday August 1, 2019. The BioInnovation Lab grows the mushrooms as part of a USDA-funded study on fungi by KSU researchers. Jason Getz / Kennesaw State University
Kyle Gabriel, Ph.D. Co-Founder & CEO
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Chris Cornelison, Ph.D. Co-Founder
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Ian McDonald, MBA Business Development

Our Story

MycoLogic was born from a lifelong fascination with fungi, dating back to co-founder Kyle Gabriel’s teenage years. By his early twenties, he was deeply immersed in the world of mushrooms, experimenting with wild foraging in South Florida, yeast cultivation for brewing, and even developing early prototypes for automated indoor growing systems. His academic journey, culminating in a Ph.D. in Applied and Environmental Microbiology from Georgia State University, further deepened his understanding of fungal biology. It was at GSU where he met fellow graduate student Chris Cornelison, who would later become his co-founder, and shared a similar passion for mycology. While his graduate research explored the complexities of fungal biology, focusing on areas like fungal pathogens and brewing science, it solidified his belief in the immense potential of mushrooms.

After graduating and joining Kennesaw State University in 2017, Dr. Gabriel, along with fellow researcher Dr. Cornelison, saw a critical need for accessible and effective growing solutions for cultivators of all levels. They began pursuing mushroom-related research in Dr. Cornelison’s Bioinnovation Laboratory at KSU. With support from grants awarded by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Research Alliance, they further developed their technologies and gained a deeper understanding of the mushroom market. This culminated in the founding of MycoLogic in 2021.

Driven by a commitment to sustainable and community-focused agriculture, we collaborate with local Georgia growers like Gowin Valley FarmsEllijay Mushrooms, 4Fungi’s, and Greenbox Mushrooms, providing them with the tools and knowledge to thrive. Our team of experts in microbiology, agriculture, engineering, and business is dedicated to empowering growers with affordable, effective cultivation systems. We’ve developed innovative solutions, including a turn-key mushroom fruiting module and an all-in-one substrate processing module that we’re close to releasing.

We believe that accessible mushroom cultivation can foster stronger communities and a more sustainable food system. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a commercial grower, our goal is to simplify the growing process, increase yields, and unlock the incredible potential of fungi. We’re committed to advancing the art and science of cultivation while making it accessible to all.

Our Vision

MycoLogic envisions a future where communities are empowered to cultivate their own food. Through accessible education, partnerships and collaborations with local growers, and innovative growing solutions, we’re dedicated to building a more sustainable and resilient food system for all.

MycoLogic Awards

People's Choice Winner in the 2023 American Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge

Winner of the 2023 Georgia Center of Innovation Georgia AgTech Summit Pitch Competition

Finalist in the 2023 American Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge

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