Waste Is Not the End.
It Is the Beginning.
Waste2Nano is pioneering waste mining to create the next generation of high-performance, sustainable materials.

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Dr. Refael Aharon

Dr. Refael Aharon is the founder of Waste2Nano and one of the world’s early pioneers in transforming wastewater from a disposal problem into a resource mine. With more than two decades of real-world experience in wastewater mining, custom machine building, and industrial operations, Refael has focused his career on one mission: turning waste streams into profitable, scalable, and environmentally responsible production systems.

Unlike concepts that stay on paper, his work is grounded in real equipment and real IP, custom-designed, turnkey platforms that analyze, pretreat, and convert wastewater solids and other organic feedstocks into high-value advanced materials. At the center of this strategy is nanocellulose, which Refael describes as the “diamond in organic waste” due to its performance potential across packaging, composites, coatings, and beyond.

At Waste2Nano, Refael is advancing an integrated approach where wastewater becomes both a feedstock and an infrastructure asset: cooling AI and compute systems sustainably via wastewater heat exchange while recovering valuable materials from the same stream. His vision is simple and disruptive: the future of waste management is waste mining and his life’s work is building the practical systems that make it real.

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Paul Hallas

Paul serves as Business Development Officer at Waste2Nano and brings decades of experience working with Fortune 250 companies across multiple sectors. Throughout his career, he has brought major technology solutions to market, closed more than $300 million in advertising revenue, and served as a primary stakeholder in major automotive campaigns. His focus is on expanding business opportunities as the company advances its waste mining and infrastructure initiatives.

His core expertise is in the communications process, specializing in consumer strategy and audience connection across both traditional and digital advertising platforms. Notably, his career has included work with companies such as J. Walter Thompson, Microsoft, AOL, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors.

Paul’s market leadership and award winning sales performance have established him as a respected leader in the industry. His ability to quickly understand complex ideas and translate them into strategic opportunities allows him to build strong relationships and collaborate on outcomes that create long term value.

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Dave Durant

Dave Durant is an internationally experienced events, partnerships and business development specialist with over eight years of experience delivering complex, cross sector projects across climate, technology, infrastructure, government and global finance. His career spans senior stakeholder engagement, technical content leadership, and international programme delivery in more than a dozen countries, making him well positioned to support Waste2Nano’s growth into new markets and strategic partnerships.

With a background that blends climate action, systems thinking, and global collaboration, Dave brings a rare combination of international business development expertise, an ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences, and a deep personal commitment to sustainability and climate solutions. These strengths align directly with Waste2Nano’s mission to scale water resilient AI infrastructure and circular materials innovation.

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Bonnie Brabston

Ms. Brabston brings decades of experience in the accounting field, working with both for and nonprofit organizations. She owns and operates an accounting firm she founded in 2007, helping small businesses maximize profits and minimize expenses through customized accounting systems designed for detailed tracking and accountability.

At Waste2Nano, she serves as Chief Financial Officer, where she oversees financial strategy, cost management, and operational planning to support the company’s growth and long term financial stability.

She specializes in strategic cost accounting and consulting on business management practices, processes, and analysis. Throughout her career, she has supported companies such as Parts Feeder Systems, Wright Technology Network, Dayton Wheel Concepts, and several large construction clients.

A visionary entrepreneur, she excels at identifying problems and quickly developing practical solutions that strengthen financial planning and support effective go to market execution.

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Mia Salvano

Mia Salvano is passionate about the future of sustainable AI cooling, water conservation, and bringing the science of nanocellulose to the public. From her early experience as a journalist for her high school newspaper to documenting advanced nanomaterial innovation, Mia specializes in translating complex scientific processes into clear, engaging narratives. Her ability to communicate technical breakthroughs in an accessible way plays a key role in connecting the public to the impact of Waste2Nano’s work.

With a background in biology and cybersecurity, Mia brings a systems-level perspective to sustainability and infrastructure. She now serves as the Marketing Manager at Waste2Nano, where she leads media, storytelling, and public engagement. Her work focuses on reshaping how society understands wastewater, positioning it not as waste, but as a resource capable of supporting next-generation computing infrastructure and environmental sustainability.

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Ori Aharon

Ori Aharon is a senior at Eastern Michigan University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and mathematics and serves as a core team member at Waste2Nano. Ori brings over four years of sales experience and a deep understanding of client relationships, combining technical expertise with strong business mannerism. Her ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and persuasively enables her to bridge the gap between research, stakeholders, and real-world implementation.

In addition to strategic work, Ori has extensive hands-on chemistry experience through her involvement in a startup venture, where she directly contributed to applied scientific development. She currently serves as a Research Assistant at Eastern Michigan University, specializing in polymer synthesis. Ori plays a key role in the development of cutting-edge nanomaterial innovation.

Her work focuses on grant development, marketing strategy, social media leadership, and scientific communication, helping advance the mission of transforming waste into high-value nanomaterials that support the future of AI infrastructure.

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Kyle Rogala

Kyle Rogala serves as Associate of Finance and Operations at Waste2Nano, supporting investor outreach and contributing to the company’s financial planning and growth strategy. He develops financial models and projections that communicate long term value to investors while helping position the company for scalable expansion in wastewater mining and AI infrastructure. Currently a finance and economics student, Kyle also brings several years of sales and retail management experience at Columbia Sportswear, where he leads teams, drives revenue growth, and improves operational efficiency.

Kyle was also a founding member of his institution’s first student investment committee. As an athlete specializing in cycling, snowboarding, and running, he brings a disciplined, performance driven mindset that emphasizes resilience and continuous improvement across business, academics, and sport.

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Itai Aharon

Itai Aharon leads financial strategy and business operations at Waste2Nano, focusing on the commercial scaling of modular wastewater-cooled AI infrastructure. His work centers on building the financial and operational systems required to transform Waste2Nano’s technology into scalable, investable infrastructure capable of supporting next-generation computing.

Currently an economics student and recognized student leader, Itai also serves as an Investor Relations Junior Analyst at Blackford Capital, where he supports equity raising and private capital initiatives. His leadership experience includes serving as Student Government Treasurer, overseeing an internal $15,000 budget, and founding his college’s first Student Investment Committee. With a focus on alternative investments and emerging infrastructure, Itai applies a data-driven approach to bridging private capital with circular economy innovation.

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Adam Boersma

Adam supports core accounting operations and financial strategy at Waste2Nano, helping build the financial frameworks needed for capital initiatives and operational scaling. With a strong interest and growing expertise in accounting, he also serves as an accounting mentor at his college, reinforcing both technical knowledge and leadership skills.

In addition to his academic and financial work, Adam brings years of sales experience across multiple sectors, along with hands-on manufacturing experience that strengthens his understanding of operations from the ground up. This combination allows him to connect financial reporting with real-world execution, aligning disciplined processes with the company’s goals for scalable, sustainable growth.