From mixed plastics to high-performance bricks.

Frank has more than 35 years of experience across venture capital, operational leadership, and advisory roles with technology start-ups. He has served on the Canada–China Cleantech Joint Working Group, representing Canada in advancing collaboration between the two countries. As a VC, he has backed multiple successful companies, including an exit of more than eleven-times return, and as an operator he has led several multi-million-dollar businesses through successful turnarounds. Frank is a Chartered Accountant and holds a B.Com. and Diploma of Accountancy from Concordia University.

Alexis brings over three decades of executive experience in high-tech enterprises in Canada and Asia, with deep expertise in ESG-driven projects including Energy-as-a-Service models, hybrid microgrid systems, net-zero building material solutions, and smart agriculture. He earned a B.Sc. in Bio-environmental Systems Engineering from National Taiwan University and an M.Sc. in Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, and later attended the Ph.D. program in Neural Science at Boston University.

Enzo has more than five years of direct experience in the waste and recycling sector and also runs his own consultancy serving clients such as Recycle BC, CleanFarms, Lichens Recyclabilité, Circular Materials in Ontario, and Éco Entreprises Québec. He previously supervised three transfer stations in Metro Vancouver, coordinating multiple material streams, and currently oversees agricultural plastics collection pilots in Northern BC. Enzo holds an Honours B.Sc. in Biology and an MBA from the University of British Columbia.

Byron has over 20 years of experience in commercial and infrastructure construction project management. He is deeply familiar with building-materials markets, contractor and subcontractor coordination, and specification-driven sales. His background spans bidding, procurement, and site delivery on large projects, giving him a practical understanding of how new products such as EcoBrik can be positioned, approved, and adopted by developers, architects, and contractors.

Lisa is an internationally recognized sustainability executive, board-certified director, and architect with extensive experience in ESG issues. She has held board-chair roles at CarbonCure, the World Green Building Council, and the Canada Green Building Council. Lisa is a leading voice on high-performance, sustainable design, with deep knowledge of net-zero-carbon design and cleantech solutions worldwide.

Professor Tony Bi is Director of the Clean Energy Research Center and a professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of British Columbia. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and specializes in clean-energy and thermochemical processes, holding a portfolio of patents across North America.

Sarah is a Principal and Senior Building Science Specialist at RDH Building Science Inc. She has nearly 25 years of experience in engineering and building science, with a focus on heritage building rehabilitation, assessments of existing buildings, deep energy retrofits, and enclosure consulting.

Kirthi has around 25 years of experience across five major industry sectors in Canada, with a career centred on environmental management and climate-action strategy. He has served as Director of Environment at Vancouver Airport Authority and holds a doctorate in Resource Management and Environmental Studies.

Iain is a partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP and a corporate lawyer with more than 30 years of experience. He advises companies and investors on a broad range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, and complex cross-border deals.

The not-for-profit responsible for residential packaging recycling in BC. Provides access to waste-plastic streams and connects Samsara with municipal partners in the recycling ecosystem, crucial for enabling circular solutions for flexible plastics.

One of North America’s most advanced testing organizations (BC Hydro subsidiary). Powertech designs and conducts emissions-testing programs ensuring Samsara's processes comply with rigorous industry standards.

Global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification. The SGS Taiwan team has worked closely with Samsara to design comprehensive testing protocols and carry out detailed strength testing on prototypes.

Industrial leaders collaborating on the co-development of manufacturing processes and equipment. Expertise in advanced production techniques helped refine and optimize the green manufacturing system.

Founded in 2000 and now a leading innovation hub, MaRS supports Samsara with resources for research, commercialization, and sustainable growth, connecting us with experts in cleantech and circular-economy initiatives.

IFEZ is South Korea’s premier global business hub. It recently issued a Letter of Intent supporting Samsara’s initiative, reinforcing its strategic leadership in high-tech sustainability and the global circular economy.