Samuel S.

Samuel S. has a diverse range of work experience. Samuel began their career as a Research Assistant at the University of Iowa ICP-MS Lab in 2013 and later became an Interim Lab Manager/Researcher at the University of Iowa Electron Microprobe Lab in 2014. In 2016, Samuel joined Aroa Commodities as the Chief Operations and Technical Officer, and also worked as the Chief Geologic Officer at Extracon S.A. during the same year. From 2016 to 2017, they served as the Chief Operations Officer at AMELCO, LLC. Currently, Samuel is the CEO of Outlast, a green tech marketplace for bulk recyclables. Their role at Outlast involves leveraging proprietary software to reduce fragmentation and decrease opacity in the industry, providing solutions for recyclers in logistics, financing, and identifying trusted counterparties.

Samuel S. attended Lake Forest High School from 2005 to 2009. After completing high school, they enrolled at the University of Iowa and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology with a focus on Geochemistry in 2013. Samuel then pursued further education at the University of Iowa and obtained a Master's degree in Geoscience with a specialization in Analytical Chemistry and Geochemistry from 2014 to 2016. In 2017, Samuel S. attended AngelPad for a year, completing the AP11 program.