Optect introduces a major breakthrough in fire detection. With 10X the range of current flame sensing products, Optect makes the fastest and most reliable form of fire detection attractive for a range of new applications including the protection of forests and wildland areas.

Technical founder on Carbon13’s Venture Builder for the climate crisis. Forming founding teams to build high-growth ventures with the potential to reduce CO2e emissions by 10 million tonnes.Based in the Cambridge ecosystem of academia, entrepreneurship, and research, Carbon13 selects founders from diverse backgrounds with deep technical expertise or an impressive track record in entrepreneurship or in one of our target sectors. Founders join as individuals without a startup or even an idea, and Carbon13 supports them to build a dream team, explore the most meaningful opportunities, and transition technical ideas into a commercial success.