"MUSHROOM LEATHER" - BY REALLY CLEVER

Dr. Peter Wellham is a proud co-founding scientist of biotech company Really Clever.

Really Clever was a fungal discovery platform with a clear mission: to make truly sustainable products, addressing some of the planet's most pressing problems, available to all.

Really Clever invented and scaled a truly sustainable biomaterial – 100% vegan and petrochemical free – powered by fungi and plants. The material balanced performance, cost, and volume, meeting requirements for footwear and fashion markets. 

Really Clever's IP was acquired in 2026.