From Metal Bands to Molecules: Parker Sipes on Disrupting the Chemical Industry

How does someone go from playing rock shows to reinventing disinfection?

In this episode, Parker Sipes,CTO and President of Annihilare, shares his unconventional journey from music to chemistry to entrepreneurship. Seth Narayanan sits down with Parker to unpack how his team is using electrochemistry, IOT, and software to reimagine how safe, scalable disinfectants are produced and delivered.

Inside:

• The science behind hypochlorous acid and its industrial impact
• Why innovation isn’t about being flashy, it’s about reducing friction
• The reality of leading teams in a legacy industry
• Why AI should enhance, not replace, your thinking
• A pragmatic view on patents, product-market fit, and real-world execution

Whether you're an aspiring founder, an innovator in an overlooked industr ...