Simon Lancaster 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇵🇹

Lancaster is a seasoned Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Carbon Mobile and the founding General Partner at Omni Venture Labs, a venture capital firm focusing on pre-seed deep tech founders, particularly in advanced manufacturing.

With a rich background spanning over 15 years in product design, engineering, and innovation, Lancaster excels in solving intricate problems and developing state-of-the-art solutions that align functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics.

Noteworthy for spearheading carbon fiber technology advancements for 5G-connected devices at Carbon Mobile, Lancaster actively utilizes their vast experience and network to nurture and guide startups within their portfolio and to explore novel prospects in the deep tech industry.

As an accomplished inventor holding more than 54 patents, Lancaster has played pivotal roles in diverse projects in manufacturing, materials, automation, and consumer electronics across renowned companies like Apple, Google, and BlackBerry, garnering accolades such as the prestigious Red Dot Award and the esteemed Good Design Award.

Beyond their professional engagements, Lancaster also shares insights and expertise as a keynote speaker and guest lecturer at prominent tech events, including appearances at global tech conferences, Berkeley, and ETH Zurich.

Educationally, Lancaster pursued a BASc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, supplemented by an Executive MBA with a focus on Innovation & Strategic Leadership from Quantic School of Business and Technology, and further learning in Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes from edX at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Throughout Lancaster's career journey, they have held various significant roles such as Board Member, Chief Technology Officer, General Partner, Head of Engineering & Strategy, and Head of Business Development at reputable organizations like Carbon Mobile, ARRIS, Apple, Google, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, and BlackBerry, each contributing uniquely to their vast expertise in the technological landscape.