Strategic Consulting for Underserved Deep Tech Founders Solving Society's Biggest Challenges
Strategic Consulting for Underserved Deep Tech Founders Solving Society's Biggest Challenges
At EquiTech Innovate, we help underserved and overlooked founders bring innovative and disruptive technologies to market. We focus on early-stage deep tech startups that need guidance through commercialization.
EquiTech Innovate helps startups with the following disruptive technologies that tackle society's biggest challenges and drive transformative progress: Agentic AI, Robotics & Autonomous Systems, Renewable Energy Generation and Storage, Space, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Edge Computing, Human-Machine Interfaces, Advanced Cyber, A
EquiTech Innovate helps startups with the following disruptive technologies that tackle society's biggest challenges and drive transformative progress: Agentic AI, Robotics & Autonomous Systems, Renewable Energy Generation and Storage, Space, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Edge Computing, Human-Machine Interfaces, Advanced Cyber, Advanced Sensors, Advanced Communications, Quantum, Microelectronics, and Hypersonics.
We believe the next wave of disruptive technologies will come from innovators of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically overlooked. EquiTech Innovate specializes in empowering underserved entrepreneurs—those who lack access and opportunity—while fostering success for all founders. Our mission is to help those facing
We believe the next wave of disruptive technologies will come from innovators of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically overlooked. EquiTech Innovate specializes in empowering underserved entrepreneurs—those who lack access and opportunity—while fostering success for all founders. Our mission is to help those facing unique barriers unlock their full potential. With our strategic expertise and industry connections, we ensure your groundbreaking innovations get to market.
At Equitech Innovate, we strongly believe in integrity, excellence, inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration to contribute collectively to the greater good. We are dedicated to building strong relationships with our clients and delivering exceptional service that exceeds their expectations.
Salvador leverages his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering (UCLA - Edwards Air Force Research Lab) and partnerships with Spacex, Stanford, and Wright Patterson Air Force Base, his research experience at top universities and government labs (Caltech, UC Berkeley, DOE's Sandia), 12+ years background in AI, energy, aerospace and defense, and his experience in helping stand up and manage operations for National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC), a component of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), aimed at accelerating early stage dual-use deep tech startups toward commercialization. His core competencies include early-stage venture capital, national security strategy, deep technology, and policy advocacy.
At DIU and NSIC, Salvador also helped identify, evaluate, fund, and support 23 early-stage dual-use hardware startups across 12 states with ~$50M over three years leading to over $365M in total follow-on private capital (up to 20X funded amount at up to 11X prior to funding valuation). Some of the portfolio companies include Lyten, Anthro Energy, Starfish Space, Darkhive, Ateios Systems, NUVIEW, Teradar, and Maybell. A full list of the portfolio companies can be found here.
As a first- generation bilingual LGBTQ+ Latino, Salvador is passionate about reducing barriers to entry in the STEM, venture capital, tech startup, and arts communities. To that end, he is a mentor for the Stanford Latino Business Action Network (LBAN), is part of Angeles Investors, and serves on the Board of Directors for Science is Elementary (SiE) and Teatro Visión. He is also an advocate for ethical technology and considering technology's impact on vulnerable communities, transparency,
accountability, bias, fairness, compliance, safety, environment, data privacy, & security.
We provide comprehensive strategic consulting tailored to the needs of underserved deep tech founders. Whether you’re working on early-stage prototypes or preparing for your next funding round, we help you overcome key challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Contact us to discuss how we can best help you.
Transforming innovation into a marketable product requires more than just a great idea. We work with you to find product-market fit and craft a go-to-market strategy that identifies and secures your target customers, refines your value proposition, and ensures your product stands out in competitive markets. We help you move from prototype to product, from vision to viable revenue streams.
Finding the right investors and securing the right funding is one of the biggest challenges for underserved founders in deep tech. We help you create investor-ready pitch decks and funding strategies that align with your vision and growth trajectory. Our strong connections with VCs, angel investors, and government grant programs will help you secure the partnerships and capital you need. Schedule a call to discuss your funding strategy today.
Your disruptive technology will transform society, but whether it creates a lasting positive impact is up to you. With innovation comes great responsibility. We help you identify and navigate ethical implications to build trust, mitigate risks, and align with societal and regulatory expectations.