Sergio Soto

Entrepreneur Fedtech Crucible (Spectraease) @FedTech

Corona, CA, US

NSIN-Foundry-Co-led commercialization of a DoD-developed multi-objective optimization algorithm for supply chain solutions, conducting 100+ stakeholder interviews across academia, tech, and defense sectors-Managed research translation, prototype planning, and regulatory navigation, while fostering partnerships with federal labs and venture communities-Identified dual-use opportunities for government-funded technology, expanding commercialization potential into environmental monitoring and industrial IoT.NavalX-Crucible -Led development and market validation for SpectraEase, a portable air-sampling spectrometer, navigating complex IP and regulatory requirements-Partnered with NavalX to promote tech-sector growth in the Inland Empire, creating pathways for innovation and employment-Built strategic partnerships to support product commercialization, including Navy labs, engineers, and local industry-Formed and led a cross-functional startup team for SpectraEase, developing a multi-laser spectrometer for real-time air quality monitoring-Successfully pivoted to a scalable HVAC-integrated air analytics solution, aligning product vision with evolving market demand.