Paul Stamets

Paul Stamets is an American mycologist, author, and entrepreneur known for popularizing the study and use of medicinal mushrooms. He founded Fungi Perfecti, a company focused on mushroom cultivation and mycological products. Stamets has written widely read books on mushroom identification, cultivation, and the potential health and environmental applications of fungi, helping bring mycology to a broad public audience. Through lectures and public advocacy, he has promoted fungi as tools for sustainability, including soil restoration and other ecological uses. His work has made him a prominent contemporary voice connecting science, cultivation practice, and environmental stewardship.