Our Team

Founders

UCF-backed Material Scientist specializing in manufacturing processes and advanced materials. Secured over $1 million in NASA and DOE grants and published groundbreaking research in ceramic-matrix composites. Integral to the technical & investment team.

Derek Saltzman

Co-Founder & CEO

UCF-backed Material Scientist named a "25 Under 25" honoree. Secured multiple NSF grants for nanomaterial researching clean energy. Co-author of the influential "Future of Synthetics" report, engaging with major brands like Nike and Adidas.

Mason Mincey

Co-Founder & COO

UCF-backed Actuarial Science with a focus on Computer Science. Expertise in financial projections, strategic planning, analysis, and data-driven decision-making. Essential to Soarce's financial strategy and decision-making.

Matthew Jaeger

Co-Founder & CFO

UCF-backed business manager leading Partnerships & Sales, with a background as a licensed agent and account manager at US Health Advisors. Brings a solid foundation in entrepreneurship and sales expertise.

Patrick Michel

Co-Founder & CSO

Advisors

Rachel Wei West

Board Observer

Meri Lundahl Ph.D

Advisor

Ed Gustin

Advisor

Nicholas Kirkwood

Advisor

Management

William Charmorro Ph.D

R&D Manager

Team

Matt Miller

Interns

Maddie Keyes

Dominick Rapatalo

Thomas Stafford

Daniel Vallone

Derek Saltzman 
Co-Founder & CEO
Mason Mincey 
Co-Founder & COO
Our people

Meet The Founders

Derek G. Saltzman
Chief Executive Officer
Mason R. Mincey
Chief Operating Officer
Matthew C. Jaeger
Chief Financial Officer
Patrick Michel
Chief of Sales
Derek G. Saltzman
Chief Executive Officer
Mason R. Mincey
Chief Operating Officer
Patrick Michel
Chief of Sales
Matthew C. Jaeger
Chief Financial Officer

Advisors

Ed Gustin
Advisor
Rachel W. West
Board Observer
Meri Lundahl Ph.D
Sustainability Executive
Nicholas Kirkwood
Fashion & Materials Designer
Ed Gustin
Advisor
Rachel W. West
Board Observer
Meri Lundahl Ph.D
Sustainability Executive
Nicholas Kirkwood
Fashion & Materials Designer

Team

Veronica Suarez
Business Development
Dominick Rapatalo
RnD Engineer
Thomas Stafford
Lab Technician
Matthew Miller
Lead Software Engineer
Matthew Miller
Lead Software Engineer
Thomas Stafford
Lab Technician
Dominick Rapatalo
RnD Engineer
Veronica Suarez
Business Development

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