Gabe Mickel
Safer, Healthier, Better Materials
- Role
- Co-founder & CTO at Stealth Startup
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gabe Mickel
I am a scientist, operator, connector, and innovation leader. I bring together a background in materials science and nanotechnology, hands-on startup research and operational experience, and a global network of founders, scientists, and industry experts to accelerate solutions that move us toward a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable planet. Yes, the climate crisis is daunting. But it’s also a call to rebuild what’s broken—with smarter systems, better materials, and bold intent.At VitroLabs, I saw firsthand how strategic collaboration unlocks progress. Our most meaningful traction came through a deep development partnership with a global corporate—not just as a customer, but a true co-creator. That relationship gave us critical insights and access to expertise, helping us refine our product to meet market needs. In return, our partner gained early insight into the opportunities and limitations of emerging technologies and make progress on their innovation goals. That experience shaped my belief in the power of startup–corporate partnerships to accelerate transformation.Today, I lead the New Materials and Packaging vertical at Plug and Play, under the Sustainable Futures group led by Robert Grey. In this role, I connect startups developing transformative technologies with corporates that have the scale, infrastructure, and operational expertise to deploy them. My focus: catalyzing industrial-scale innovation and driving systemic change across materials, circularity, and sustainable infrastructure.I’m here to connect ideas to action—and to help bold innovators scale their impact. If you\'re exploring sustainability, new materials, circularity, or any innovation for a better tomorrow, I’d welcome the conversation.
Experience
Co-founder & CTO
Feb 2026 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Masters of Science, Nanotechnology
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's Degree, Materials Science
The Branson School
High School, N/A
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