Our Leadership

Our Leadership Team
Mendel Bindell, PhD 
Co-Founder, Principal
Mendel Bindell works at the intersection of strategy, technology and institutional development. His work spans brand strategy, website development, AI-enabled content systems, and operational intelligence.
Previously, Mendel served as Head of Digital at Wolberg Electric, a 100 year old company based in New York. Mendel has also worked in venture capital and strategic research, including as Head of Research at Percival VC, where he analyzed emerging companies, real estate portfolios, markets, and technology policy. 
Mendel also serves as a Senior Advisor to Bindell Properties, where he has supported real estate investment analysis, digital strategy, and operational decision-making across residential and mixed-use assets. 
He holds a PhD in the history of ideas from the University of Cambridge, where he was a Dr. Herchel Smith Fellow. 
Dr. Suresh Bhate, PhD
Co-Founder, CTO, Scientific Advisor
Bringing five decades of expertise in electrical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies, Dr. Bhate holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University. A leader in his field, Dr. Bhate was Chief Scientist at Westinghouse Electric’s R&D Center. As Founder and former President of Inverters Unlimited Inc., he has driven engineering innovation for over 25 years, delivering advanced technical solutions and leadership in technology development.
Dr. Bhate has served as a senior scientist and advisor to leading companies and organizations, including NASA, Zeroenergy Buildings Inc., Plug Power Inc., Act Solar Inc., General Dynamics Land Systems Division, Mechanical Technology Inc., Test Devices Inc., and International Equipment Co. He has won awards from NASA for his innovations in aerospace and electrical engineering.  At Humanatas, he shapes the firm’s technology vision and  implementation of intelligent infrastructure and AI-powered systems to help clients drive real-world transformation through innovation.
Benjamin Bindell
Co-Founder, Senior Advisor, Capital Strategy
Ben Bindell is an experienced entrepreneur and investor with a focus on real estate, technology, film, and wellness. With over two decades of experience, Ben has helped grow companies across diverse sectors. He co-founded Elemental Treatment, a wellness venture dedicated to integrative health, and previously led Granite Rock, where he developed hands-on expertise in business operations and scalable systems. His education at the Rabbinical College of America contributes to his values-driven leadership style.
At Humanatas, Ben leads capital strategy, investor relations, and growth-stage advisory for ventures in emerging industries. His work bridges mission-driven entrepreneurship with sound financial strategy, aligning companies with funding sources that support long-term goals.
Chris Siemer
Co-Founder, Creative Director
Chris Siemer is Creative Director at Humanatas and a veteran copywriter, brand strategist, and digital storyteller with deep experience across healthcare, fashion, beauty, wellness, and technology. He has led creative campaigns for top brands including BOTOX®, JUVÉDERM®, Janssen, NY&Company, Obagi, Grifols, and SeaGen, developing storytelling frameworks that resonate across platforms and audiences. Fluent in Spanish and Japanese, Chris brings a global lens to culturally relevant campaigns and has produced work for everything from disease awareness to digital rebrands.
At Humanatas, Chris leads the integration of messaging, design, and emerging technology into unified brand ecosystems. 