We are the creator of Inkost. A group of High Schoolers from Irvine, California, aiming to create a change in the sustainability industry. Inkost was founded by five friends driven by a shared desire to create meaningful environmental and economic impact. Recognizing a real-world problem, we combined complementary strengths across STEM and business to build a well-rounded team.

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Each member specializes in a distinct area. Shouryan brings extensive STEM and business expertise. He has helped teach an entrepreneurship course at UC Berkeley, completed 3 years of engineering training at Irvine High (including the engineering capstone), studied calculus based physics, and managed in-house manufacturing/logistics for an Amazon business. Sebastian contributes operational leadership as a startup COO, along with legal expertise. Patrick provides academic validation through training in chemistry and physics. Ben is a CAD and simulation specialist with experience as a robotics CAD director and work experience at an Architectural and Engineering Firm. Nathan adds electrical engineering expertise essential for product fabrication. Motivated by firsthand exposure to excessive paper costs in academic settings and the environmental shortcomings of current recycling methods, Inkost unites these skills with the goal of building practical solutions that better the world.