Company Profile

Beacon

  • Startup

Chicago, IL
United States
Beacon

About

Beacon Technology Solutions, Inc. (Beacon) is a Chicago-based healthtech company redefining indoor safety through intelligent Far-UVC 222nm disinfection. Beacon's namesake technology helps mitigate up to 99.99% of airborne and surface pathogens including viruses, bacteria, and mold.

Beacon is safe for use in occupied spaces, offering users real-time, continuous disinfection. The company donates 5% of its proceeds to bringing its proprietary technology to underserved organizations and communities. With its patented technology, Beacon empowers both organizations and consumers to create healthier, smarter environments.

Founders Bio

CEO Brian Clark is an entrepreneur who brings innovative ideas, products, and technologies to life. Brian has operated as a CEO, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer in the financial services and technology space. Beacon is Brian's second venture as a founder, building on his success as the Founder & Former CEO/President of Ascent. Brian's dual background in law and business provides a unique perspective on the regulatory and market challenges we face, and he specializes in bringing novel solutions to problems with large, greenfield opportunities.

COO Susie Spigelman brings over a decade of experience in early-stage startups and investing to her role at Beacon. This is Susie's third startup and her first as a founder, following her experience as an early employee in a startup that successfully went public. Susie's background spans both the operational and investment sides of the startup ecosystem, with experience ranging from marketing and communications through partnership development. She has worked in sectors including climate tech, energy, and cannabis. Her experience with Fortune 50 companies also provides valuable insights into enterprise sales and customer support.

CPO Andrea Clark, MPH, MSHC, bridges the gap between Beacon’s technical innovations and commercial strategy. With over 10 years of experience operating in early-stage startups, Andrea brings a wealth of knowledge in product development and market positioning, particularly in the health technology sector. Andrea's public health and health communication background is instrumental in technical research and shaping our product strategy to meet real-world public health needs. Her ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling market offerings is crucial to our commercial success.

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