Paul Stamets
Mycologist; Founder, Fungi Perfecti
The king of mycology — author of 'Mycelium Running,' inventor of the Stamets Stack microdose protocol.
Biography
Paul Stamets is the king of mycology. Author of 'Mycelium Running,' 'Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms,' and the public face of fungi as a planetary force, Stamets has shaped the scientific and cultural conversation around mushrooms for decades. His company Fungi Perfecti operates one of the most influential mushroom cultivation, supplement, and education businesses in the world.
For psilocybin specifically, Stamets is one of the few mainstream-credible voices openly advocating microdosing for cognitive function and mental health. He patented and named the 'Stamets Stack' — a microdose protocol combining low-dose psilocybin with Lion's Mane and niacin — which has become one of the most-discussed protocols in the microdosing community.
Organizations
Why They Matter to the LearnShrooms Community
Stamets is the rare figure whose credibility spans peer-reviewed mycology, Department of Defense advisory work, and popular psychedelic culture. He has done more than perhaps anyone else to legitimize the public conversation about psilocybin's therapeutic potential.
Legal Context
For the legal landscape where Paul Stamets operates, see psilocybin laws in Washington.