Meet Photosynthetic.

Photosynthetic is a brand by LED-tech company Rift Labs, and we have been developing lighting and sensor-based CEA solutions since 2010.
We are a rapidly growing team of pioneers who are passionate about innovation and technology, always looking to be at the forefront of cutting-edge light-based solutions.
Based in Vinterbro, Norway we have been growing successfully over the past years and now have also offices in Oslo and Berlin. We are an international and diverse team speaking more than 15 different languages.
We look for driven individuals who are motivated by achieving ambitious goals and who want to make an active contribution to society as a whole, identifying with our core values: Explore, Inspire and Grow.
We offer the opportunity for personal growth and a rewarding experience by joining a true pioneer within the CEA industry.
We are continuously looking for top talent to join us on our quest to conquer the spectrum of light and as part of our team we expect you to make an impact on where we’re heading next.
Our Values
Explore
dare to dream big, be bold and challenge yourself and the world around you
Inspire
allow yourself to be inspired, it will in turn inspire others.
Grow
never be satisfied by the status quo, improve yourself through dedication and effort over time.
“We explore the spectrum of light to create amazing products loved by people, plants and planet.”
– Our Mission
Why?

“Our ultimate goal is to facilitate the world’s transition to sustainable food production.“
– Halvard Aagaard, CEO
Meet the Team

Halvard Aagaard
CEO
halvard@photosynthetic.com
Morten Hjerde
Founder & CTO
morten@photosynthetic.com
Henry Kemble-Clarkson
COO
henry@photosynthetic.com
Øyvind Hasund Dahl
CRO
oyvind@photosynthetic.com
Emilia Sinilo
Project Manager
emilia@photosynthetic.com
Iuliia Furman
Supply Chain Manager
iuliia@photosynthetic.com
Jan Oliver Koch
Growth Marketing Director
oliver@photosynthetic.com
Caspar Schmiereck
Customer Relations
caspar@photosynthetic.com
Halvor Kvifte
Mechatronics Engineer
halvor@photosynthetic.com
Md. Rakibul Islam
Chef Scientist
rakibul@photosynthetic.com
Nicolai W. Christie
Principal Electronics Engineer
nicolai@photosynthetic.com
Bjørn Omholt
Senior Software Engineer
bjorn@photosynthetic.com
Dino Vele
Embedded SW Engineer
dino@photosynthetic.com
Simen Sjølie
Electronics Engineer
simen@photosynthetic.com
Muhammad Nadeem
Full-Stack SW Engineer
muhammad@photosynthetic.com
Grzegorz Świstak
Electronics Engineer
grzegorz@photosynthetic.com
Jonas Wilhelmsen
Production Operator
jonas@photosynthetic.com
Ermias Teklhaimanot
Production Operator
ermias@photosynthetic.com
Aslak Hagen
Production Operator
aslak@photosynthetic.com
Max Ekstrøm
Apprentice (electronics)
max@photosynthetic.comBoard of Directors

Fredrik Hilberg
Chairman of the Board

Preben Rasch-Olsen
Board Member

Jens Rugseth
Board Advisor

Rune Syversen
Board Advisor
