Mateo Neri

Mateo has been an entrepreneur and design expert for 25+ years. He is an expert in the climate, sustainability, materials and closed loop solutions. He currently is building the only textile circular hub in North America and a partner in an apparel manufacturer in Los Angeles. He has built recycled content fabrics and manufacturing and developed closed loop programs at Art Center College of Design. He has global relationships and contacts in many industries from manufacturing to investors.

Previously, co-founded an electric vehicle company focused on last mile urban deliveries systems for amazon, UPS & food delivery companies.

In 2012, Mateo founded an innovation firm with fortune 500 clients such as nike and developed R&D and climate innovation on four continents with a team of over 50+ science, health, climate experts and organizations around the world. His team created digital design research books and innovation strategies15 yrs out to develop into the marketplace. Sectors included 11 of the 17 SDGS.

The initial companies that would benefit Mateo%27s experience include fashion brands, government, cities and manufacturers who are interested in developing closed loop solutions related to textiles.