Genetech is involved in many scientific endeavors and appears as both an ally and an adversary of the superhuman team the New Warriors. Genetech should not be confused with the real corporation Genentech. The CEO of Genetech is Walter Rosen. Genetech was founded by Harmon Furmintz who ran the company until he absorbed the energy of Terrax, the former herald of Galactus. He was ultimately consumed by it. Later, Harmon works with Howard Stark, the father of Iron Man. He becomes a teacher to the young Reed Richards, who would later form the Fantastic Four.