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ARTICLE I — EMPLOYMENT; POSITION; DUTIES

Section 1.1 — Employment and Title The Company hereby agrees to employ Executive, and Executive hereby accepts employment with the Company, as Chief Operating Officer ("COO") of the Company, effective as of the Effective Date, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Executive's employment with the Company shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions contained herein.

Section 1.2 — Reporting Executive shall report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, currently Priya Chandrasekaran, or to such other individual as may be designated by the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") from time to time. In the performance of Executive's duties, Executive shall also be available to interact with and present to the Board as reasonably requested by the CEO or the Bo

Section 1.3 — Duties and Responsibilities (a) Executive shall devote substantially all of Executive's business time, attention, skill, and best efforts to the performance of Executive's duties and responsibilities on behalf of the Company and to the furtherance of the Company's business interests. Executive shall perform such duties and responsibilities as are customarily associated with the position of Chief Operati

Section 1.4 — Place of Employment Executive's principal place of employment shall be the Company's headquarters, currently located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, or such other location as the Company may designate from time to time, subject to the provisions of Section 6.3(a)(iii) of this Agreement. Executive acknowledges that the performance of Executive's duties may require reasonable business travel, both domestical

Section 1.5 — Outside Activities (a) During the Employment Period, Executive shall not, without the prior written consent of the CEO, engage in any other business activity, whether or not such activity is pursued for gain, profit, or other pecuniary advantage, that would interfere or conflict with Executive's duties and responsibilities under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 1.5

Section 2.1 — Initial Term The initial term of Executive's employment under this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of three (3) years, ending on October 31, 2025, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of Article VI of this Agreement (the "Initial Term").

Section 2.2 — Renewal Terms Following the expiration of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each (each, a "Renewal Term"), unless either Party provides written notice to the other Party of its intention not to renew this Agreement at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the then-current term (whether the Initial Term or any Renewal Term). In t

Section 2.3 — Survival Notwithstanding any termination or expiration of this Agreement or Executive's employment hereunder, the following provisions shall survive in accordance with their respective terms: the restrictive covenant provisions set forth in Article VII, the confidentiality provisions set forth in Article VIII, the invention assignment provisions set forth in Article IX, the indemnification provisions se

Section 3.1 — Base Salary During the Employment Period, the Company shall pay Executive an annual base salary of Five Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($575,000) per annum (the "Base Salary"). The Base Salary shall be payable in substantially equal installments in accordance with the Company's regular payroll practices as in effect from time to time, less all applicable federal, state, local, and other withholdi

Section 3.2 — Annual Bonus (a) During the Employment Period, Executive shall be eligible to earn an annual performance bonus with respect to each fiscal year of the Company (or portion thereof) during which Executive is employed (the "Annual Bonus"). Executive's target Annual Bonus shall be equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of Executive's then-current Base Salary (i.e., Four Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Two Hundred

Section 3.3 — Signing Bonus (a) Within thirty (30) days following the Effective Date, the Company shall pay to Executive a one-time signing bonus in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) (the "Signing Bonus"), less all applicable federal, state, local, and other withholdings and authorized deductions. (b) Clawback. In the event that Executive voluntarily resigns from employment with the Company

Section 3.4 — Expense Reimbursement The Company shall reimburse Executive for all reasonable and documented business expenses incurred by Executive in the performance of Executive's duties under this Agreement, in accordance with the Company's expense reimbursement policy as in effect from time to time. Executive shall submit appropriate documentation and receipts for all expenses for which reimbursement is sought wi

Section 3.5 — Relocation In the event that Executive is required to relocate Executive's primary residence in connection with Executive's employment with the Company at any time during the Employment Period, the Company shall reimburse Executive for reasonable, documented relocation expenses, including moving costs, temporary housing (for up to sixty (60) days), and reasonable travel costs associated with house-hunti

ARTICLE IV — EQUITY COMPENSATION

Section 4.1 — Stock Option Grant (a) On or promptly following the Effective Date (and in no event later than thirty (30) days following the Effective Date), the Company shall grant to Executive a nonqualified stock option to purchase a number of shares of the Company's common stock, par value $0.001 per share, equal to one and one-quarter percent (1.25%) of the fully diluted equity of the Company as of the Effective

Section 4.2 — Restricted Stock Unit Grant (a) On or promptly following the Effective Date (and in no event later than thirty (30) days following the Effective Date), the Company shall grant to Executive restricted stock units representing one-half of one percent (0.50%) of the fully diluted equity of the Company as of the Effective Date (the "RSUs"). For purposes of this Section 4.2, "fully diluted equity" shall have

Section 4.3 — Terms of Equity Awards (a) All equity awards granted to Executive pursuant to this Article IV, including the Option and the RSUs, shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the applicable award agreements (the Stock Option Award Agreement and the Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, respectively), including without limitation the provisions of such documents relating to exercise proc

Section 5.1 — Health Insurance During the Employment Period, Executive shall be eligible to participate in the Company's executive health plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, on the same terms and conditions as are generally available to other senior executives of the Company. As of the date of this Agreement, the Company's estimated employer contribution toward health insurance premiums for Executiv

Section 5.2 — Life Insurance During the Employment Period, the Company shall provide Executive with Company-paid life insurance coverage in an amount equal to two times (2×) Executive's Base Salary (i.e., One Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,150,000) at the initial Base Salary level), subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's life insurance policy as in effect from time to time and any applic

Section 5.3 — Disability Insurance During the Employment Period, Executive shall be eligible to participate in the Company's long-term disability insurance program, which shall provide coverage at a rate equal to sixty percent (60%) of Executive's Base Salary, subject to the terms, conditions, and maximum benefit limitations of the Company's disability insurance policy as in effect from time to time.

Section 5.4 — 401(k) Retirement Plan During the Employment Period, Executive shall be eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan on the same terms and conditions as are generally available to other employees of the Company. The Company shall provide an employer matching contribution of up to four percent (4%) of Executive's eligible compensation, subject to the terms of the 401(k) plan an

Section 5.5 — Paid Time Off During the Employment Period, Executive shall be entitled to twenty-five (25) days of paid time off ("PTO") per calendar year, in addition to all Company-designated holidays. PTO shall accrue and be administered in accordance with the Company's PTO policy as in effect from time to time. For any partial calendar year during which Executive is employed, PTO shall be prorated based on the num

Section 5.6 — Executive Perquisites During the Employment Period, Executive shall be entitled to the following executive perquisites: (a) Professional Development Allowance. An annual professional development allowance of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for attendance at industry conferences, continuing education programs, professional association memberships, and related professional development activities. Such

Section 5.7 — General Benefits Provisions (a) All benefits described in this Article V are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans, policies, and programs as in effect from time to time. The descriptions of benefits set forth in this Article V are intended to be summaries only and are not intended to modify or supplement the terms of any applicable plan, policy, or program. (b) The Company reserve

ARTICLE VI — TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT; SEVERANCE

Section 6.1 — Termination by the Company for Cause (a) The Company may terminate Executive's employment for "Cause" at any time, effective immediately upon written notice to Executive (or, where a cure period applies, upon the expiration of such cure period without cure). (b) For purposes of this Agreement, "Cause" shall mean the occurrence of any one or more of the following: (i) Executive's material breach of any p

Section 6.2 — Termination by the Company Without Cause The Company may terminate Executive's employment without Cause at any time upon not less than thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Executive (or, at the Company's election, by providing Executive with thirty (30) days' Base Salary in lieu of such notice period). In the event of such termination, Executive shall be entitled to the Accrued Obligations and the

Section 6.3 — Resignation by Executive (a) Resignation for Good Reason. Executive may resign Executive's employment with the Company for "Good Reason" (as defined below) and, upon such resignation, shall be entitled to the Accrued Obligations and the severance benefits described in Section 6.4 or Section 6.5, as applicable, subject to the conditions set forth therein. For purposes of this Agreement, "Good Reason" sha

Section 6.4 — Severance Upon Termination Without Cause or Resignation for Good Reason (No Change in Control) If Executive's employment is terminated by the Company without Cause (other than by reason of Executive's death or Disability) pursuant to Section 6.2, or if Executive resigns for Good Reason pursuant to Section 6.3(a), in either case at a time that is not within twenty-four (24) months following a Change in C

Section 6.5 — Severance Upon Termination Without Cause or Resignation for Good Reason Following a Change in Control (Double Trigger) If Executive's employment is terminated by the Company without Cause (other than by reason of Executive's death or Disability) pursuant to Section 6.2, or if Executive resigns for Good Reason pursuant to Section 6.3(a), in either case within twenty-four (24) months following a Change in

Section 6.6 — Definition of "Change in Control" For purposes of this Agreement, a "Change in Control" shall mean the occurrence of any one or more of the following events: (a) Any "person" or "group" (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), other than Ridgeline Capital Partners, LP, or any of its affiliates (including any fund managed or controlled by Ri

Section 6.7 — Termination Due to Death or Disability (a) Death. Executive's employment shall terminate automatically upon Executive's death. In the event of Executive's death, Executive's estate or designated beneficiary shall be entitled to: (i) the Accrued Obligations; (ii) a pro-rata Target Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive's death occurs, calculated by multiplying the Target Bonus by a fraction, the nu

Section 6.8 — Accrued Obligations Upon any termination of Executive's employment for any reason, whether by the Company or by Executive, Executive (or Executive's estate or designated beneficiary, as applicable) shall be entitled to receive the following (collectively, the "Accrued Obligations"): (a) Any earned but unpaid Base Salary through and including the date of termination, payable on the next regular payroll d

Section 6.9 — Section 280G Best-Net Cutback (a) In the event that any payment, benefit, or distribution of any type to or for the benefit of Executive by the Company, any affiliate of the Company, any person who acquires ownership or effective control of the Company or ownership of a substantial portion of the Company's assets (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code), or any affiliate of such person, whether

Section 6.10 — Section 409A Compliance (a) The Parties intend that all payments and benefits provided under this Article VI shall comply with, or be exempt from, the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder ("Section 409A"), and this Agreement shall be interpreted and administered in a manner consistent with such intent. Notwithstanding any other provision of this A

Section 6.11 — No Mitigation; No Offset Executive shall not be required to seek other employment or otherwise mitigate damages by seeking or accepting alternative employment following the termination of Executive's employment with the Company, and the amount of any severance payments or benefits to which Executive is entitled under this Article VI shall not be reduced, offset, or otherwise affected by any compensatio

ARTICLE VII — RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

Section 7.1 — Non-Competition (a) Executive acknowledges that, concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Executive and the Company are entering into a separate Employee Non-Competition Agreement (the "Non-Competition Agreement"), which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Agreement for all purposes. (b) Without limiting the terms and conditions of the Non-Competition Agree

Section 7.2 — Non-Solicitation of Employees During the Employment Period and for a period of eighteen (18) months following the termination of Executive's employment with the Company for any reason, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, whether on Executive's own behalf or on behalf of any other person or entity: (a) solicit, recruit, hire, or attempt to solicit, recruit, or hire any employee of the Company wh

Section 7.3 — Non-Solicitation of Customers and Partners During the Employment Period and for a period of twelve (12) months following the termination of Executive's employment with the Company for any reason, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, whether on Executive's own behalf or on behalf of any other person or entity, solicit, contact, or engage any customer, client, or business partner of the Company wi

Section 7.4 — Remedies for Breach (a) Executive acknowledges and agrees that the restrictive covenants set forth in this Article VII and in the Non-Competition Agreement are reasonable and necessary to protect the Company's legitimate business interests, including its trade secrets, Confidential Information, customer and business partner relationships, goodwill, and investment in Executive's training and professional

ARTICLE VIII — CONFIDENTIALITY

Section 8.1 — Confidential Information (a) Executive acknowledges that, in the course of Executive's employment with the Company, Executive will have access to and become acquainted with confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information of the Company and its affiliates that is not generally known to the public and that derives independent economic value from not being generally known (collectively, "Confidenti