Meet the Team
A team of scientists, researchers, and innovators working together to advance sports nutrition through rigorous research and development.
"Our approach combines scientific expertise with practical application to create nutrition solutions that truly serve athletes' needs."
Meet the minds behind the mission
The Founding Story
What happens when two brilliant minds, shaped by extraordinary journeys, unite around a single obsession? The answer is TUUS—where scientific excellence meets relentless innovation.
Tiziano Caldara
Co-founder & CEO
Grows the TUUS ecosystem—partners, athletes, and operations—while staying close to the lab and testing. Bridges science, brand, and go-to-market, and co-leads product with Pietro.
Pietro Nasturzio
Co-founder & CTO
Turns polymer science into predictable fueling—designing TUUS's zero-order platform and readying it for production. Builds the technical backbone of the company and co-leads product with Tiziano.
World-Class Expertise
Distinguished leaders in science, innovation, and industry guiding TUUS toward breakthrough solutions in sports nutrition.
Prof. Francesco Stellacci
Drug Delivery Expert
EPFL Professor leading breakthrough research in supramolecular nanomaterials and advanced drug delivery systems.
Dr. Raphael Faiss
Pro Nutrition & Clinical Testing Expert
Leading exercise physiologist specializing in elite cycling performance and evidence-based sports nutrition.
Jerome Michaud
Operation & Scale-up Expert
Operations expert with 15+ years scaling life sciences ventures, including successful exits and M&A experience.
Hugh Reeves
Legal Advisor
IP and technology law specialist at Walder Wyss, with international experience in Silicon Valley and Swiss markets.
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