Stephen O'Rourke 3 posts 0 comments

Stephen O’Rourke is a regulatory strategist and founder of Clarifi, a consultancy that helps FoodTech and MedTech startups turn compliance into a growth advantage. He works across the EU, MENA, and Asia-Pacific regions on regulatory strategy, including novel foods, precision fermentation, alt protein, and medical device pathways. His work focuses on regulatory mindset, early engagement, and sandbox approaches that make innovation safer and more predictable. In 2024, he ran as a candidate in the European Parliament elections with a focus on science, mental health, and innovation policy — an experience that shapes his systems-level perspective on regulation and impact. Originally from Ireland, Stephen is now based in Helsinki, Finland.