Our Founders

Our founders are doctors in their respective disciplines with expertise in Biochemistry, Immunology, and Nanoemulsion technology. They developed the propriety technology that serves as the foundation of Nano Bella’s products. Our products are tested by hundreds of people before they are made available to you. After countless carefully planned iterations, we have hand-selected only our most impressive formulations.

We endeavor to combine scientific methodology and good faith business practices to create the best possible experience for our customers. We are confident that all our products will make you look spectacular and feel rejuvenated.

Sothi Thillairajah

Co-Founder and CEO

Prior to Co-founding Nano Bella Sothi served as the CEO of Culver Hemp Holdings where his work involved industrial hemp seed genetics, planting, harvesting and extraction in both central Oregon and Colorado. He previously served as an officer for several early-stage companies and spent the early part of his career in investment banking. Sothi holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago.

Dr. Gowri Scientest and Cofounder of Nano Bella

Dr. Gowri Coomaraswamy Ph.D.

Co-Founder and Chief Scientist

Dr. Gowri is a molecular biologist with a specialization in immunology and biochemistry. She engineered the development of Nano Bella’s products. Her early research focused on the oral hypoglycemic activity of medicinal plants. She holds a Masters in Immunology from George Washington University and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering from the University of Illinois.

Dr. Manish Kumar Ph.D.

Chief Chemist

Dr. Manish’s doctoral thesis focused on the formulation and evaluation of Nanoemulsion drug delivery systems. He led the development and stability testing of Nano Bella’s proprietary CBG and Hemp isolate Nanoemulsion technology. He has published numerous papers on Nanoemulsion drug delivery systems and has unique insight into optimal Nanoemulsion methods for organic hydrophobic bioactives (Vitamins A, D, E and K). Dr. Manish is an Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Dr. Rav Ivker

Medical Advisor

Over the past ten years, Dr. Rav has evaluated and treated more than nine thousand chronic pain patients using medical marijuana. He is the author of Cannabis for Chronic Pain (Simon & Schuster, Sept. 2017), an introduction to the sub-specialty of Cannabis Medicine.

Michael Bowman

Board Chair

Michael was the Founding Chair of the National Hemp Association. He is a pioneer in the US hemp industry who authored Section 7606 of the 2014 Farm Bill, the provision that, for the first time since passage of the 1933 Farm Bill, grants farmers the right to cultivate hemp in states where hemp production is now legal. Michael is a founding board member of numerous hemp advocacy organizations including the Rocky Mountain Hemp Association and the Colorado Industrial Hemp Commission.