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About Capsulent

Science-Driven
Innovation in Personal Care

Capsulent is a personal care formulator, encapsulation expert and intellectual property consultant. We specialize in controlled release and targeted delivery of active ingredients using proprietary nano thin-walled microcapsules.

Our Mission

Innovative Solutions, Transparent Science

At Capsulent, we are passionate about finding innovative solutions to product formulation challenges in the personal care industry. Through cutting-edge microencapsulation technologies and deep expertise in intellectual property, we offer unique and personalized solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients.

We are committed to transparency, integrity and sustainability — creating products that benefit both people and the planet.

Capsulent microencapsulation innovation — controlled release, targeted binding, plant-derived, enhanced stability
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Products Commercially Available
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Patents Held
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Clients Served
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Years Combined Experience
Our Team

Deep Expertise in Delivery Science

Our team brings decades of experience from leading pharmaceutical and personal care companies.

Dr. Tycho Speaker — Founder & President

Dr. Tycho Speaker

Founder & President

Formally trained as a process engineer and a physical chemist, Tycho brings over 15 years of experience in drug delivery and skin care to Capsulent. As the Senior Scientist at TransDerm Inc, he developed soluble microneedle technologies that eventually lead to the company's sale. Tycho was then brought on by Allergan and then AbbVie as a Director of Drug Delivery, a position that he still holds. He continues to expand Capsulent's intellectual property portfolio and applications as we expand globally.

Nikolas Marino — Chief Operating Officer

Nikolas Marino

Chief Operating Officer

After completing a degree in Science and Economics from Claremont McKenna College, Nik graduated as valedictorian of Saint Louis University School of Medicine. During medical school, he earned an MBA at Washington University in St. Louis and served as Student Director of Research at a healthcare start-up that sold in 2021. He also completed consulting projects in St. Louis, Tel-Aviv, Barcelona, and Shanghai. He is currently an academic hospitalist in California and pushing the expansion of our technologies as Chief Operating Officer.

Dr. Andrew Davidson — Senior Scientist

Dr. Andrew Davidson

Senior Scientist

Andrew earned his PhD in Chemistry from UC Davis in 2014 studying the influences of nanomaterials in radiation oncology. For 15 years, Andrew has focused on the research and development of nano- and micro-materials for technology and biological applications across multiple industries. As a chemist and engineer in materials and biologics, Andrew brings to the team his talent for identifying and executing solutions to support product development and to achieve company goals.

Manufacturing Partner

Earth Supplied Products

Earth Supplied Products (ESP), based in Naples, FL, is Capsulent's partner handling sales, marketing, manufacturing, and distribution for Personal Care and other principal markets.

Led by President Peter Boncelet, the ESP team brings over 60 years of combined experience in consumer products, providing the infrastructure to take Capsulent's innovations from lab bench to retail shelf.

ESP — Earth Supplied Products — Naturally Sourced Solutions

Naples, FL · Sales · Marketing · Manufacturing · Distribution

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Our Values

What Guides Our Work

Transparency

We believe in open, honest communication with our clients at every stage of the formulation process.

Integrity

Scientific rigor and ethical practice are non-negotiable. Every product meets the highest standards of quality and efficacy.

Sustainability

Our microcapsules are made from plant-derived biopolymers. We develop products that benefit people and the environment.

Ready to Work With Us?

Whether you have a formulation challenge or a new product idea, our team is ready to help.

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