Eric Mathews
Founder and General Partner
eric@mercurytechlabs.com

Eric Mathews is the co-founder and a general partner of Mercury Technology Labs. Eric was formerly the Associate Director of Corporate Research and Development of the FedEx Institute of Technology. At the Institute, he was responsible for leading economic development as well as growing and supporting technology based research activities. Eric's career has been entrenched in the various stages of technology development, including the founding, directing, and developing of new research centers and consortia. Eric has a B.S. in Chemistry from Rhodes College, and an M.S. in Psychology from the University of Memphis. Eric confers with industry and has been quoted in national and international press outlets on the use and influence of technology in modern society and industry.

Marc Diaz
Founder and General Partner
marc@mercurytechlabs.com

Throughout his working experience, Marc Diaz has been intrigued with the convergence of business and technology making things simpler and more streamlined. He applied this practice to the real estate industry, founding and operating several ventures. Marc has been a frequent lecturer on entrepreneurship and most recently served as the Entrepreneur in Residence at the FedEx Institute of Technology located on the campus of the University of Memphis, with primary responsibility for the inaugural business plan competition. Marc has a B.B.A., M.S. in Electronic Commerce and a J.D. all from the University of Memphis.