Meet the Team

Ætheria’s diverse team blends engineering, chemistry, economics, and policy with global insights and lived climate experience. United by a shared mission, we build practical, scalable solutions—and champion gender equity in both leadership and technical roles.

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    David Dixon

    Founder and CEO

    As a certified precision engineer, David applies a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach to Ætheria’s mission of transforming waste into climate-positive opportunities.

    David is currently pursuing a degree in chemistry at the Maastricht Science Programme. His experience in launching early-stage ventures provides him with a deep understanding of startup growth, team building, and the complexities of scaling mission-driven innovation.

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    Julian Alessi

    Founder and COO

    Responsible for market analysis, financial modeling, and development of the company’s leasing and carbon credit strategies, Julian is ensuring a path to long-term financial sustainability.

    With strong skills in strategic planning, budgeting, risk analysis, and capital allocation, Julian brings a data-driven approach.

    He is currently pursuing his studies at University College Maastricht as an honors student, with a focus on economics, environmental science, sustainable development, and technological innovation.

    Passionate about systems thinking and impact-oriented finance, Julian is committed to leveraging emerging technologies and innovative economic models to drive sustainable growth and social equity.

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    Jelle Bokma

    Founder and CTO

    Jelle brings a strong interdisciplinary foundation to Ætheria. With expertise spanning mechanical engineering, physics, and thermal systems, he drives the technical design and refinement of the company’s insulation foam gas recovery systems.

    He is currently pursuing his studies at the Maastricht Science Programme, with a focus on physics, physical chemistry, mathematics, and computer science.

    His ability to bridge theory with hands-on innovation has been instrumental in Ætheria’s early-stage prototyping and engineering development, bringing both creativity and technical depth to Ætheria’s mission of developing scalable solutions for circular waste systems.

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    Mia Lintzeris

    Circular Engineer

    Mia brings a strong environmental and circular economy perspective to both the technical and business dimensions of Ætheria. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Circular Engineering at Maastricht University, she focuses on making mechanical engineering methods more sustainable and cost-effective within the context of an emerging circular economy.

    Her passion for Ætheria’s environmental mission drives her work, consistently highlighting opportunities for the company to adopt greener practices. Mia’s systems-thinking approach and commitment to sustainability help align Ætheria’s technical development with its long-term ecological values.

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    Jasmine Gray

    Strategic Analyst

    Jasmine contributes to Aetheria’s core mission by shaping its economic strategy, analyzing market dynamics, risk assessment, and strategic communication. She combines a background in theoretical economics with practical business acumen, allowing her to bridge data-driven analysis with real-world implementation. 

    She is currently focusing her studies on economics, with the intention of transitioning toward sustainability, aiming to align economic systems with more circular and regenerative models. 

    Her work reflects a commitment to shaping solutions that are both economically sound and environmentally conscious.

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    Dennis Bovens

    Business Developer and Marketing

    Dennis brings deep expertise in marketing and sales management, contributing a wealth of business acumen to Ætheria’s dynamic and forward-looking team. His prior experience in founding startups and leading operational improvement initiatives supports Ætheria’s goal of efficiently translating engineering innovations into commercially viable products and services.

    With a background in economics and physical distribution, Dennis has held strategic marketing and sales roles across technical and industrial sectors, consistently driving growth and market engagement.

    His pragmatic approach to organizational development, coupled with a strong enthusiasm for emerging technologies and early-stage teams, adds both balance and momentum to Ætheria’s mission to deliver scalable, climate-positive solutions.

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