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Entrepreneur Spotlight: Genesis 1 Technologies
Where sustainability meets smart technology and community impact. Marcus Wade, Founder & CEO of Genesis 1 Technologies, is the creator of The Topper Stopper, a smart recycling system that won the Charlotte Hornets Innovation Summit. His mission is simple but powerful: make recycling rewarding, measurable, and effortless.
Growth Highlights
The Topper Stopper scans items at the bin, credits users instantly through a rewards app, and connects points to local merchants—transforming recycling into real habits. For institutions, it delivers proof of impact, something most recycling programs can’t offer. With pilots already running on college campuses, Marcus is proving that sustainability can stick when it’s easy and rewarding.
What’s Next
Marcus is working to expand The Topper Stopper to more campuses and communities, scaling its potential for measurable environmental change. Beyond green tech, he channels his creativity as an Inspirational House Music producer and international DJ, blending innovation and artistry to spark change on stage and in society.