8090 Industries
Wes Mendenhall has a diverse background in finance and military service. With experience in companies such as 8090 Industries, Anagram, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Fireman Capital Partners, Wes has held various titles from Director to Managing Partner. Wes also spent time in the US Army as part of the 82nd Airborne. Wes holds an MBA in Financial Instruments and Markets from NYU Stern School of Business and a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Arizona.
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8090 Industries
8090 Industries is an investment firm focused on leading the next industrial revolution. Partnered with over 20 global conglomerates, we leverage our collective expertise and strategic assets to invest in and accelerate the category-defining businesses of tomorrow. We believe a new generation of trillion dollar businesses will be created around decarbonization, synthetic biology, aerospace, artificial intelligence, energy, and infrastructure. Our flagship Decarbonization initiative focuses on transforming the industrial complex with breakthrough, zero-carbon technologies and significant economic advantages. We have led investments in breakout companies including Cemvita Factory (bio-refineries decarbonizing heavy industry), Oklo (advanced nuclear microreactors), Infinium (sustainable electrofuels), Quaise (Terrawatt-scale geothermal energy), and Circ (waste free textiles). 8090 Industries has a team of seasoned investors and proven operators with a combined 20+ years of consistent top-decile fund returns, 100+ years of operational leadership, and multiple PhDs with awards of academic excellence in their respective fields.