Michael is responsible for securing and effectively applying resources to achieve Dot’s short, medium, and long-term goals, while interfacing with investors, partners, and advisors.

He is an experienced general manager, startup founder, and early hire of a successfully exited deeptech spinout. He has two decades experience in R&D management, innovation strategy, IP and leadership, and is passionate about developing ambitious disruptive technologies from proof-of-concept to advanced prototype and commercial partnership.

Michael plays competitive football (soccer), social tennis, and enjoys time on the water either sailing or powerboating. A father of two teens, Michael coaches youth football (and occasionally netball), and teaches sailing and water sports to Sea Scouts.

As the co-founder of Dot, Jack has been at the forefront of the company’s technical innovations since its inception. He leads a team of pioneering scientists with a passion for sustainability and creating real-world solutions. Under Jack’s guidance, Dot has developed products that are not only sustainable, but also safe, biodegradable, and scalable. 

Jack holds a PhD in chemistry and honed his skills in Auckland (New Zealand),  Bristol (United Kingdom) and Padua (Italy). He is an Associate Professor at Auckland University of Technology (AUT, New Zealand) and also at the University of Sienna, Italy. He has been awarded several grants through the National Science Challenges and the MBIE Endeavour Fund. He actively collaborates with industry experts to ensure that Spherelose meets the evolving needs of its users.

Outside of work, Jack enjoys learning Italian and spending quality time with his family.

As Head of Product, Victor ensures Naturdots™ meet and exceed market needs by liaising with partners and suppliers on testing, analysis, formulation development, quality management, and regulatory aspects.

Victor has more than ten years of experience in research in development in both academic and commercial projects. His work includes published peer-reviewed journals articles and award-winning skincare serums. Victor has a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Auckland.

Outside work, Victor is a dad to a 2-year-old toddler as well as a player and a coach in the competitive futsal scene.

As a Research Chemist, Olivia conducts experiments and analysis across the Naturdot™ synthesis, formulation and application areas.

Olivia has more than 5 years of experience in research in development in both academic and commercial projects. Previously at another Auckland, New Zealand, cleantech innovator, Mint Innovation, Olivia worked on both lab-scale and pilot-scale reactions.

Olivia has a PhD in Chemistry from Auckland University of Technology.

As a Research Chemist, Paraminta conducts experiments and analysis across the Naturdots™ synthesis, formulation and application areas.

Originally from Thailand, Paraminta received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and Chemistry at AUT in New Zealand. During her final year project, she met several of our team members, who immediately recognised her talent for hands on lab work. Paraminta brings experience in industrial scale testing of regulated food products.

Outside work, Paraminta plays various sports, notably volleyball and badminton. She enjoys trail walks in forests or mountains, baking (which we all know is just chemistry), and plays piano, drums, and guitar.