We believe the next era of technological advancement will be driven not only by software and electronics, but by the materials that enable them.

Jeffery Tindale is a senior executive and strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience leading high-growth companies through complex financing, corporate development, and commercialization initiatives across public and private markets. His background combines capital markets expertise with operational leadership, focused on building scalable technology-driven businesses.

Dr. Yury Gogotsi is a globally recognized materials scientist, inventor, and academic leader whose work has helped shape the field of advanced nanomaterials and energy systems. As Distinguished University Professor at Drexel University and Director of the A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, he is internationally known for his pioneering research in MXenes, nanomaterials engineering, and multifunctional material systems for next-generation technologies.

Dr. William Lyons is a senior aerospace technology executive with more than two decades of experience advancing complex aerospace systems, external innovation programs, and strategic technology partnerships. Formerly a Boeing Technical Fellow and Senior Executive Director for External Capabilities and Partnerships, his background spans advanced systems development, technology transition, government collaboration, and commercialization across the aerospace and defense sectors.

Dr. Mohammad Hossein Zarifi is a leading researcher and engineering specialist in advanced sensing, RF systems, and microwave technologies. As Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan and Director of the OMEGA Lab, his work focuses on next-generation communication systems, electromagnetic sensing, and high-performance microwave architectures for advanced industrial, aerospace, and defense applications.

Martin Cronin is an international business executive and former senior diplomat with extensive experience spanning global trade, strategic partnerships, and public-private collaboration. Formerly the British Consul-General to Western Canada, he has held leadership and advisory roles across technology, defense, and public safety sectors, bringing deep expertise in international relations, government engagement, and strategic growth initiatives.

Frederico Blumenschein is a semiconductor and advanced technology executive with extensive experience leading complex industrial and high-technology organizations. Formerly Chief Executive Officer of Unitec Semicondutores, his background includes semiconductor manufacturing, operational scale-up, strategic partnerships, and technology commercialization across global electronics and advanced manufacturing markets.