Emanuel Ortiz (Manny) is an experienced life sciences professional with over 15 years in laboratory operations and management. He began his career as a teenager at the University of Pennsylvania, where he developed a deep passion for managing lab environments and ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance. Today, Manny is the founder of Pristinology, Philadelphia’s first Latino-owned scientific cleaning company, and continues to apply his expertise at The Innovation Space, where he is committed to fostering a collaborative and efficient laboratory space that drives scientific advancement.