THOMAS LOPEZ
FOUNDER
Thomas D. Lopez, Ph.D., is an engineer, inventor, and technology entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in advanced materials, manufacturing, automation, and commercialization. An inventor on multiple patents, Tom specializes in turning emerging technologies into scalable commercial products, combining engineering innovation with strategic partnerships and business growth.
MILES EVERSON
FOUNDER
Miles Everson is an entrepreneur and visionary leader with more than 40 years of transformation and growth experience. He is a co-founder of Fermi America, formerly the CEO of MBO Partners, and PwC US Vice Chairman and Global CEO of its Global Advisory and Consulting Businesses. He is the Principal Author of The COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework, and Freebirds Revolution - The Future of Work and the Independent Mind, championing entrepreneurship, independence, innovation, and sustainable solutions for the future.
Flavio Palaci
FOUNDER
Flavio Palaci is a commercial and strategy executive with decades of experience in AI, platform innovation, and enterprise transformation. As Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer at Pollon8, he leads commercial strategy, go-to-market, and partnerships, converting proprietary materials science into scalable platforms across safety and packaging.
KRISTA MILLER
Chief Marketing Officer
Krista Everson, Ph.D., brings more than a decade of experience in branding, storytelling, and strategic communications. For over five years, she has ghostwritten for politicians, notable public figures, and major businesses, crafting narratives that build credibility and influence. With a background in history and marketing, she combines research, storytelling, and strategy to create brands and experiences that connect with people and leave a lasting impact.
Henry Desai
Chief Financial Officer
Henry Desai is a strategic finance leader with experience across finance, venture capital, management consulting, engineering, and e-commerce. As Chief Financial Officer of Pollon8, he leads financial strategy, capital planning, operational performance, and long-term growth, combining analytical precision with decisive, agile leadership. Throughout his career, Henry has helped startups and established organizations improve strategy, operations, and team performance, bringing an engineer’s problem-solving mindset to building scalable financial systems that support innovation and sustainable growth.
Deepak Langhe
CHIEF SCIENTIST & FOUNDER
Deepak Langhe, Ph.D., is a polymer scientist, inventor, and technology entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience developing advanced polymer materials and scalable manufacturing technologies. An inventor on multiple patents, an author, and published researcher, Deepak specializes in sustainable materials, multilayer polymers, and commercialization-turning innovative materials science into practical, market-ready products.
DYLAN MILLER
SALES DIRECTOR
As Sales Director for Pollon8, he leads business development, customer relationships, and commercial growth, helping connect innovative material technologies with the industries they can serve. His background spans oil and gas regulatory services, drone technology, and high-end jewelry, giving him experience in both highly technical and relationship-driven markets. Known for learning products and industries from the ground up, he focuses on understanding each customer’s needs, clearly communicating value, and building long-term relationships through credibility, responsiveness, and trust.