Matt Polimeno works at the intersection of operational execution and sustainability investment, focusing on how environmental solutions are implemented at scale.
As an Operating Partner at Wave Equity Partners, he supports clean technology companies in improving their operations. The firm invests in areas such as water, energy, waste, and food systems.
Matt’s background is rooted in manufacturing. At Segway, his team received a Manufacturing Leadership Award, reflecting his ability to improve efficiency and streamline operations.
At Wave, he applies this operational discipline to companies working on environmental challenges. His role involves helping them move from promising technology to scalable business models.
He has also authored a handbook for startups, drawing on his experience working with early-stage companies.
Matt’s work emphasizes a practical point. Sustainability outcomes depend not just on innovation, but on how well systems are executed in real-world conditions. factory floors and in supply chains.
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