We care that the big machines stay safe
Our mission is to connect people to their industrial control systems, wherever they are. We do so through a product that is fast, easy to implement, and simple to use.
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01 / VALUES
What we're built on
Our technology makes us unique. Our values make us worth your time.
Bespoke
We’ve automated away the busy work, not the support. Working with Dispel means a team that understands your unique deployment.
Transparent
At Dispel, we’re open about all pricing, practice, and purpose. If you can’t find something you’d like to know, please call us at +1 917-268-4029.
Fast
Our Operations Center has priority access to our engineering teams. If you have a problem, we stop everything to fix it.
No Nonsense
Ever had the misfortune to buy from a vendor who constantly upsold or charged you fees on fees? We don’t do that here at Dispel.
02 / LEADERSHIP
Leadership
Ethan Schmertzler, CEO
Ethan's background is in software development, and was previously an early-stage venture capitalist in defense and cybersecurity. He holds a BA from Middlebury. Ethan is a Director of the National Defense Industry Association's New York chapter.
Ian Schmertzler, President and CFO
Ian's focus is on designing systems to operate efficiently at scale. By training, Ian is an Industrial Engineer. Ian holds an MSc from Georgia Tech and a BA from Yale. He is the Vice President of the National Defense Industry Association's New York chapter.
Ben Burke, COO
Ben manages deployments and installations at Dispel. Ben holds a B.A. in Chemical Engineering from Yale, and previously helped build Dispel's platform as an engineer. Ben is a Director of the National Defense Industry Association's New York chapter.
Chris DiLorenzo, CTO
Chris oversees engineering at Dispel. Chris has previously developed software for the JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet, and done telemidicinal HCI research in Kenya and Tanzania, and was the CTO of Triplemint. Despite his very Italian surname he is quite Swedish and holds an MSc from Uppsala University.
03 / BLOG
Still reading? We’re always writing.
For stories, advice, and a healthy dose of cynicism, venture into Parliament, our Dispel Blog.
Why OT Organizations Experience High Operations and Maintenance Expenses & How to Reduce Them
Benjamin Burke | Ben Is Helpful
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How Digital Transformation Reduces Unplanned Downtime in the Energy Sector
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Your Guide to Reducing Unplanned Downtime in the Manufacturing Industry
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