THE PTI ADVANTAGE
Supporting executives and technology leaders making sustainable products from capital intensive process technology
Efficient scale-up Risk management Value creation
KEY RESULTS
▪ Engineering leadership for Industrial Biotechnology company, delivering scale-up plans and managing EPC process for $1M pilot plant design and build and 100 X scaleup to demonstration plant
▪ Advisory services to executive team at specialty chemical company including new technology risk mitigation, third party partnerships, and scaleup to enable 25X increase in production
▪ Provided transitional VP engineering services to industrial biotechnology company to complete FEL-1 for project to produce 12 M gal/yr SAF and 30,000 ton/yr chemicals ($250 M total project cost).
▪ Developed commercial scale process concept, capital efficient pilot design (40% reduction vs original), and carbon footprint assessment showing a path to carbon negative product for early stage renewable chemical company.
▪ Led a global team that developed and launched eight new products generating $12M gross margin and 100% year over year growth as Director at Vertellus Specialty Chemicals
▪ Led successful completion of pilot and 4 demonstration projects ($5-$10M) as VP at LanzaTech: 40,000+ hours on stream, 30% increase in throughput, 50% capital reduction. Completed FEL 0/1 for 13 commercial scale projects and FEL 2 for 4 projects.
▪ Developed novel dividing wall column distillation capability as Lead Engineer at Honeywell UOP: $1.2M reduction in capital, 50% reduction in energy
MIKE SCHULTZ BIOGRAPHY
Managing Director Of PTI Global Solutions
• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
• 20+ Years in industry: LanzaTech, Honeywell UOP, Battelle, Vertellus
• Technology scaleup and commercialization. Gas fermentation, sustainable aviation fuel, renewable fuels, specialty chemicals
• Technical due diligence. Acquisitions, investments, grants and non-dilutive funding
• 47 US patents (over 100 international)
• International Experience: Posts in Malaysia and New Zealand. Customer and partner support in China, India, Japan, Korea, Russia, SE Asia, and Europe.
• 2015 Presidential Green Challenge Award from US EPA
• 2005 Haden Freeman Award from IChemE
EFFICIENT SCALE-UP
PTI Delivers:
“We've drawn on Mike’s deep technical expertise to help us develop practical, economic engineering solutions for our decarbonization platform”
Ethan Cohen-Cole, CEO & Co-Founder, Capture6
• Scope and capabilities for each stage: pilot, demonstration, and commercial
• Identification of key parameters for your technology, and prioritized scale-up plans to de-risk and optimize
• Access to PTI’s network of 3rd parties → EPCs, contract manufacturers, and specialized equipment vendors
RISK MANAGEMENT
PTI Delivers:
PROBABILITY X IMPACT
“The process of scaling a hardtech business can be complicated and tricky. However, with the right engineering consulting services in place, it is possible to achieve aggressive growth objectives. With Mike’s support, our team was able to execute complex tasks such as scaling up chemical production while remaining cost-effective, managing risks and taking the right decisions while continue to grow.”
Caio Lo Sardo, VP Operations, MITO Material Solutions
• Risk assessments to identify and evaluate key technology risks and develop prioritized mitigation strategies
• Staged scale-up plans to de-risk the right parameters in the right equipment
• Technical analysis to troubleshoot and optimize pilot, demonstration, and commercial process operations
VALUE CREATION
PTI Delivers
“Mike has been fundamental to our ability to scale our technology and has supported us every step of the way. His expertise and practical advice made a huge difference in improving our processes and supporting our growth. I would recommend him to anyone needing solid, dependable guidance in bringing novel technology to the world.”
Co-Founder from Industrial Biotech Startup
• Analysis of technoeconomics to optimize product yield, CAPEX and OPEX
• Evaluation of product/market fit to identify the best partners and customers for you
• Investor support to lend credibility to your scale-up story and help you secure the next round
SATISFIED CLIENTS
