James Muir

CEO & Director

20+ years as environmental professional. Helped corporations in Europe, Asia to bring environment into strategy and decisions. Developed commercially viable renewable energy with investors and government. Led $20m consulting business, works part-time for Callaghan Innovation.

Dr Teo Susnjak

Lead - Technology @ XLabs

15+ years as machine learning practitioner and software developer. Senior Lecturer at Massey University, leads Data Science and Masters of Analytics. Industry experience includes machine learning for sorting fresh produce with Compac and GDPLive, the world’s first real-time GDP forecaster.

Trina Gaston

Lead - Visual Architect @ XLabs

Passionate designer with a demonstrated history working in the management consulting industry as a landscape architect, working on some of Auckland’s biggest infrastructure projects. Skilled visualiser with deep interests in the livability, vitality and sustainability of cities.

Barbara Nebel

Advisor - Sustainability

20+ years as sustainability professional. CEO thinkstep ANZ. Founder of Life Cycle Association NZ, certified LCA practitioner. Works with companies and government in Australasia, Asia and Europe to design sustainability strategies that bring tangible value.

Matt Bartlett

Software Developer

Built full stack prototypes to deliver Packaging Star. Tested and refined prototypes through interviews with shoppers, brands and retailers. Developed product road map for Crunch & Flourish. Graduate of Mission Ready HQ tech careers accelerator. 

Charles Monaghan

Intern - Entrepreneur

Currently studying Finance and Software Development at the Auckland University of Technology. Successfully developed and brought to market a line of products through the Young Enterprise Scheme. Areas of focus include entrepreneurship and sustainability.