Nick Myers is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Phoenix Tailings, which he founded in a backyard after a conversation with a friend from bible study about how they could solve one of the most pressing problems facing the United States. Prior to founding Phoenix Tailings, Nick served as a C-suite level executive at a genomics sequencing company and an EV charging startup, where he gained deep experience in scaling complex technologies and navigating regulatory and commercial landscapes. His leadership has been instrumental in forging key government and industry partnerships to advance domestic critical mineral capabilities. Nick holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Saint Michael’s College and an MBA from Northeastern University. His background spans technical development, operational leadership, and public-private collaboration, making him a frequent speaker on topics related to supply chain resilience, cleantech innovation, and U.S. industrial competitiveness. With a focus on reshoring advanced manufacturing and building the infrastructure needed for a low-carbon economy, Nick brings a systems-level approach to solving some of the most urgent challenges in the energy transition.