Team

Deep technical expertise.
Real-world execution.

The Claze team combines materials science, process engineering, commercial strategy, and industrial deployment experience.

Founders

Shiju Joseph

Founder & Managing Director

Materials scientist specialising in low carbon cement and calcined clays. Early scientist at Reclinker and researcher at the University of Cambridge.

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Patricio Burdiles

Co-founder

Process and operations engineer with design and supply chain experience in the mining industry and work at Reclinker and the University of Cambridge.

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Advisors

Vighnesh Daas

Commercial Advisor & Early Investor

Startup advisor and thought leader in concrete innovation, supporting Claze on commercial strategy and industry partnerships.

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Fragkoulis Kanavaris

Technical Advisor & Early Investor

Global lead for concrete materials and decarbonisation at Arup, specialising in low carbon concrete and supplementary cementitious materials.

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Philip White

Business Advisor & Early Investor

Exited owner of multiple businesses including JP Concrete and a serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience.

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