Our people

The Synota team consists of industry experts and tech innovators, transforming energy for a decentralized future.

Austin Mitchell, PhD
Co-Founder, CEO

Lisa Scott, JD, CPA
Co-Founder, General Counsel, CAO

Alan Schroeder
Co-Founder, COO

Max Dignan
Technical Founder

Colin
Principal Software Engineer, CISSP

Allen Piscitello
Head of Engineering

Fran
Front End Engineer

Rob Barkley
Senior Advisor, BD

Kevin Hallinan, PhD
Impact Mining

Sarah Creager
Marketing

Daniel Schnitzer-student

Dan Schnitzer, PhD
Strategic Advisor

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Dave Reim
Strategic Advisor

Investor team

Synota’s partners combine decades of expertise across energy, finance, and technology—empowering our mission to redefine energy systems worldwide.

Ego Death Capital

Trammell Venture Partners

Timechain Concentric VC

Rev1 Ventures

Axiom

Hivemind Ventures

Bitcoiner Ventures

Fulgur Ventures

ProChain Capital

Recursive Capital