What would it be like to have the grip of a gecko’s feet? And how can humans emulate that superpower? The question sparked Capella Kerst’s curiosity.
Ultimately, it led the former Stanford researcher to found Gecko Materials, an award-winning startup that makes adhesive material inspired by geckos.
Kerst, 33, told EpochTV’s “Bay Area Innovators” program that the day after she completed her Ph.D. in 2021, she started her company, working out of her mother’s garage.
“I wanted to start a company when I was very young,” Kerst said.
“I want to have my own business, and I want to make a difference and help change people’s lives for the better.”…