Founder of Neptune
Dax Hill
Over the past two decades, Dax has built an impressive and well-rounded career, working in both fast-paced startup teams and established legacy firms.
Most of her experience has been in financial services, starting in investment banking and later moving into investment management, where she's taken on roles in product management, strategy, and marketing.
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Dax has helped bring over a dozen concepts to life, turning big ideas into real, scalable solutions. She’s known for her human-centered approach to innovation—a strength she's now channeling into Neptune, her latest venture.
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Dax holds a BS in Computer Science and an MS in Management from Long Island University and is currently an Executive MBA candidate at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
The Founding Team of Neptune
Bryan Smith
Technical Scrum Master and IT Operations Expert
Adept at driving Agile methodologies within fast-paced environments. Known for enhancing team productivity, Bryan brings a balanced approach to both leadership and hands-on technical support. As well as proactively address technical challenges, optimize workflows, and maintain systems reliability to support the startup’s rapid growth.
Josue Castro
UI/UX Designer
Full-Stack Developer
Full-stack developer with 9+ years of experience in collaborative, agile environments. I enjoy coding, gaming, team building, and delivering a clean interface for users. Passionate about cloud computing, modern responsive design, and data processing. I thrive in both solo and team-driven projects.
Peter Van Beever
Creative Visionary
Product Owner/Data Pipeline
Peter is a seasoned entrepreneur and information explorer. He has built websites for small businesses and large businesses including Blue Cross Blue Shield. He’s trained teams, photographed noteworthy names, and he excels in learning through lenses of others.
Diptika Devi
Cloud Visionary
Full-Stack Developer
Diptika is a full-stack developer with a background in Nutrition and Food Science. She’s currently pursuing her AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification to deepen her cloud computing skills. Her experience as a Food Technologist gives her a unique, scientific approach to software development.
Teddy Archibald
Tech-Savant
Full-Stack Developer
Teddy is a data engineering specialist with a strong foundation in software development and real-time data visualization. He brings a unique blend of analytical expertise and entrepreneurial drive.
Jonathan Diehl
Expert Strategist
Full-Stack Developer
Jon is a full-stack developer and seasoned business development strategist with a strong foundation in project management. With a Business degree from the University of Delaware and a Software Development certification from Zip Code Wilmington, Jon combines technical expertise with strategic insight. His focus includes designing front-end journeys that deliver exceptional user experiences and leading efforts in business development, pitch marketing, and fundraising operations. Passionate about creating and executing impactful strategies within a team setting, Jon brings dedication and energy to every project—driven by a commitment to seeing the plan through to the end.
Concept Advisors
STEPHEN H. LANE, PH.D.
VR EXPERT
Dr. Lane is an accomplished researcher, educator and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience designing, developing and commercializing advanced VR, 3D graphics and animation technology for use in interactive entertainment, computer games and virtual reality
SABRINA BEDWARD-KNIGHT
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION EXPERT
As an instructional coach in NYC schools, Sabrina supports teachers by providing personalized coaching, professional development, and data-driven strategies to enhance classroom instruction. She fosters a collaborative environment, promotes best practices, and focuses on improving student outcomes by tailoring approaches to meet diverse educational needs.
James UZOMA CHIKWEM
VR EXPERT AND ACADEMIC
Uzoma is an Ed-tech Founder and instructor at the first degree granting HBCU, Lincoln University. His current focus is on developing interactive and immersive products with XR and mobile control systems to provide a more hands-on with learning experience.
PETER MARKS
PRODUCT ENGINEERING EXPERT
Peter is a product and engineering leader that is passionate about political tech. As Senior Digital Product Manager, Peter is building digital organizing experiences for progressive campaigns and organizations, including AFL-CIO, NNU, Sunrise Movement and more. Prior to this, Peter was Head of Product for the Bernie Sanders Presidential campaign and a White House Fellow.