Greg Newbloom

Dr. Newbloom is the Founder & CEO of Membrion, a clean tech start-up focused on recycling wastewater from harsh industrial processes. Membrion makes ceramic desalination membranes out of the same material as the silica gel desiccant packets found in the bottom of a beef jerky package. Greg’s company currently has 24 full-time employees, $5M+ in revenue, and $10M+ in venture funding. His leadership & entrepreneurial efforts have been recognized by a half-dozen regional and national awards including a 35 under 35 from the American Institute of Chemical Engineering. Dr. Newbloom has 50 patents in addition to co-authorship of a textbook and 300+ citation on 9 publications. His work is regularly featured in both local & national media.