As the CEO & founder of Xatoms, I lead a talented team dedicated to redefining the way we discover new materials. At Xatoms, we are using AI and quantum chemistry to build the world’s largest photocatalyst discovery platform for multiple applications, starting with water. Water has been a huge part of my life. At 17, I used quantum chemistry software to discover a sunlight-activated photocatalyst and received a Diploma of Excellence from the Swedish Royal Family during World Water Week. This achievement led to me receiving the most prestigious full university scholarship in Canada. In 2023, we received our first cheque from Alexis Ohanian, the founder of Reddit, and since then, we’ve been grinding our way forward—expanding our team and building real-world, impactful solutions with a mission to clean water for more than 2 billion people. I am convinced that quantum computing is going to revolutionize material discovery. Being named to Forbes 30 Under 30 North America in New Materials & Industry, as well as an Emerging Leader for 2025 by Canada’s Clean50, proves that Xatoms is unstoppable and ready to make a huge mark on the industry. We are expanding our team! If you’re interested in being part of the movement, email me at diana@xatoms.com