Nathaniel R. "Nate" Morris, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Rubicon Global, and Gatton College of Business and Economics Entrepreneur-in-Residence, was featured on the Forbes website September 12, 2017. The article, titled "Trash Unicorn: Waste Startup Rubicon Global Hits $1B Valuation With $50M Raise," discusses Rubicon's receiving $50 million in a strategic investment from Mexican private equity firm Promecap to continue to expand in the U.S. market and eventually open operations in Mexico. The deal values Rubicon Global at more than $1 billion.

In his role in the Gatton College, Morris offers guest lectures, serves as a mentor for the UK Venture Studio and for UK teams in business plan competitions, and spends several days per year at the college engaging with students, faculty and community members. He is also a member of the Gatton College Dean's Advisory Council.

Rubicon Global is the worldwide leader in sustainable, cloud-based waste and recycling solutions. Using its proprietary technology-enabled platform, the company provides comprehensive waste stream solutions that enable companies to reduce operating expenses and implement recycling programs. Rubicon’s goal is to create a more sustainable solution for businesses and the planet. Rubicon was founded in Kentucky in 2008. It is headquartered in Atlanta and has offices in Lexington, Ky., New York and San Francisco. The company, which employs more than 300, was recently named a Next Billion-Dollar Startup by Forbes and one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. Learn more at www.rubiconglobal.com.