Ian Goodine is a roboticist with an exceptional academic record from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he earned both his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering with top honors. As CEO and Co-Founder of rStream, Ian has been instrumental in developing autonomous technologies that revolutionize the sorting of recyclables, trash, and biomaterials through advanced computer vision techniques. Under his leadership they have successfully deployed pilots of their AI system, raised over $2M in non-dilutive capital, and received recognition such as Tech Top 50 Startup of the Year 2024. Before rStream, Ian worked in academic research labs investigating fast-moving aquatic robotics and advanced polymer engineering, and he also worked in industry developing process automation for Avedro/Glaukos Corporation.