NFW
Steve Zika is a professional with a diverse background in various industries. Steve is currently the President of Natural Fiber Welding and a Co-founder of Attollo Corporation, where Steve focuses on supporting social entrepreneurs. Previously, Steve served as the Executive Director of KidKnits, a non-profit social business, and held positions at NEXMachine, Online Persona, and Advanced Micro Devices. Steve holds BS and MS degrees in Materials Science Engineering from Stanford University.
NFW
NFW is a circularity platform for plastic-free performance materials. NFW follows three Ground Rules in everything we develop: start well, stay clean, end well. While nearly everything in the built world relies on some type of plastic that began as crude oil and that will become plastic pollution, we are establishing a new material reality. We believe all materials should begin and end as nutrients, ready for the next growth cycle—true circularity. Our multi-material platform serves a wide range of industries—from fashion and footwear to automotive and upholstery. NFW technology embeds seamlessly into existing supply chains, enabling the world’s most iconic brands to design and scale products with high-performance, plastic-free materials. NFW makes global brands more sustainable, empowering them to create without plastics. Alongside the boldest brands and visionary designers, we are pioneering a naturally circular, post-oil economy.