About Us
Our Mission
Increase recycling efficiency
MyMatR uses artificial intelligence, continuous
quality improvement, and leading edge operations engineering
innovations to improve recycling efficiency cut the cost of
recycling and make recycling easier for everyone. Our focus
is an affordable smart waste container for public spaces
that sorts trash and recyclable materials at the source.
History
In 2020 MyMatR was focused on understanding our customer
needs developing and testing our prototype.
2021 saw MyMatR started pilot programs and accepted into the RIOT Accelerator Program as well as NC Idea’s MICRO program.
2022 was focused on improving the automatic sorting waste container by piloting with organizations, such as Clemson University, University of South Carolina, and BMW.
In early 2023 MyMatR has gone to Market with their MyMatR Duo automatic sorting waste container.
2021 saw MyMatR started pilot programs and accepted into the RIOT Accelerator Program as well as NC Idea’s MICRO program.
2022 was focused on improving the automatic sorting waste container by piloting with organizations, such as Clemson University, University of South Carolina, and BMW.
In early 2023 MyMatR has gone to Market with their MyMatR Duo automatic sorting waste container.
Meet the Team
John Starke
Founder, CEO
John has a Degree in Materials Science and Engineering. He
has worked in high-tech manufacturing with engineering
roles in product, production, and quality. He provides
engineering contracting and consulting for production
automation upgrades in a variety of manufacturing
industries. John is an active soccer player and plays the
bagpipes in a pipes and drums band.
Lucas Orlowski
IS Director
Lucas has a Degree in Aerospace Engineering. He has held
leadership positions in his time in the United States
Marine Corps and worked in a variety of System
Administration roles.
Ben Kimbrough
Software Engineer
Ben is an Eagle Scout with a degree in Computer Science
from North Carolina State University. He is a professional
Software Engineer with experience with backend and
low-level development.
Devin Shackle
Advisor
Devin is an executive and co-founder of a cyber
risk-management company. His previous postions include
Director of Data Science at Advance Auto Parts and senior
roles within the US DoD leading projects in analysis and
innovation. He also volunteers as an executive mentor for
the RIoT Accelerator Program. Devin holds a MSc in
Business Analytics from American University and an ALB in
Computer Science from the Harvard Extension School.
