MagAssemble, LLC is a company focused on revolutionizing the optics industry through a novel, low cost manufacturing technique that holds the promise to replace photo lithography. Tatum of Ripple not only helped MagAssemble pursue and acquire a Phase I and Phase II SBIR from the National Science Foundation, but also served as interim CEO. As interim CEO, he established initial operations, helped the company reach out to over 300 industry contacts, bridged partnerships with industry leading companies, and eventually helped the company acquire a dedicated CEO.