About This Event
Discover the keys to DeepTech startup success in capital-intensive and risk-averse sectors at our panel discussion. Learn strategies for technology commercialization in industries where operational uptime is critical. Ideal for founders, investors, technologists, and executives aiming to innovate in established industries like mining, manufacturing, and energy. Join us for this insightful session and networking opportunity, brought to you by MistyWest.
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PANEL
Bibhrajit Halder is Founder & CEO of SafeAI, a leader in autonomous technology and solutions for heavy vehicles. He has been involved in the autonomy industry since its early days, beginning with the DARPA Grand Challenge and then going on to work on self-driving projects at Caterpillar, Ford, Apple and Faraday Future before founding SafeAI in 2017.
Tori Shivanandan is COO at Radiant, helping to build Earth’s first mass-produced nuclear reactors. Tori ensures the company is on track to test the first new reactor design in 50 years. Before Radiant, Tori was a senior leader at McMaster-Carr, America’s largest engineering supply company, and a founding member of Eluma, a non-profit organization in Sierra Leone.
Vivek Bhagat is the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Liminal, where he leads the development of EchoStat, the company's advanced Ultrasound inspection and Machine Learning analytics platform. EchoStat provides critical visibility inside batteries throughout the manufacturing process, helping manufacturers maintain quality at scale.
Vivin Hegde is the Founding and Managing Partner at Zacua Ventures, a global venture capital firm transforming the Built Environment with innovative technology investments. With over two decades in construction technology, Vivin has driven value for early-stage startups through his expertise in Construction software, AI, Robotics, and IoT.
Brendan Skiffington is the Manager of NORCAT Innovation and Investment Manager for the Sudbury Catalyst Fund. He specializes in developing support programs and driving technology adoption in the mining industry. As Head of OVIN's Northern Regional Technology Development Sites, he connects the region's mining and manufacturing capabilities to advance the EV supply chain.
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5-MINUTE SPEAKER
Mark Russell is the founder and CEO of General Hypersonic Inc. Mark has a Masters from Stanford in Aero/Astro Engineering, is a former lead engineer and manager for Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin and has a long history of family and public mining company development and operations for world class mining projects. Mark provides both the vision and technical expertise to lead the world’s first company focused on hypervelocity applications.
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VENUE
1170 Harrison Street, San Francisco
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Speakers
Bibhrajit Halder
Founder & CEO, SafeAI
panelistBibhrajit Halder is the Founder and CEO of SafeAI, a company focused on developing AI-driven autonomous solutions for heavy industries such as construction and mining. He has led efforts to enhance safety and efficiency through advanced technology, earning recognition for innovations in autonomous systems. In his current role, he continues to drive the company's mission to revolutionize industrial operations with AI.
Vivek Bhagat
Senior Vice President of Engineering, Liminal
panelistVivek Bhagat serves as the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Liminal, where he leads the development of EchoStat, an advanced Ultrasound inspection and Machine Learning analytics platform. This platform offers critical visibility inside batteries during the manufacturing process, helping manufacturers ensure quality at scale. His expertise focuses on engineering innovations that integrate machine learning for industrial applications.
Brendan Skiffington
Manager of NORCAT Innovation and Investment Manager for the Sudbury Catalyst Fund, NORCAT
panelistBrendan Skiffington serves as the Manager of NORCAT Innovation and Investment Manager for the Sudbury Catalyst Fund, where he specializes in developing support programs and driving technology adoption in the mining industry. He also holds the position of Head of OVIN's Northern Regional Technology Development Sites, focusing on connecting regional mining and manufacturing capabilities to advance the electric vehicle supply chain. His expertise lies in fostering innovation and investment in heavy industries to support technological progress.
Tori Shivanandan
COO, Radiant
panelistTori Shivanandan serves as Chief Operating Officer at Radiant, where she plays a key role in developing Earth's first mass-produced nuclear reactors and ensuring the company is on track to test a new reactor design for the first time in 50 years. Prior to joining Radiant, she was a senior leader at McMaster-Carr, America's largest engineering supply company, bringing extensive experience in operations and supply chain management. Additionally, she is a founding member of Eluma, a non-profit organization in Sierra Leone, highlighting her commitment to impactful global initiatives.
Vivin Hegde
Founding and Managing Partner, Zacua Ventures
panelistVivin Hegde is the Founding and Managing Partner of Zacua Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on investing in deep tech innovations. He leads the firm's efforts in supporting early-stage startups, drawing from his experience in technology and entrepreneurship. Under his guidance, Zacua Ventures has backed companies in transformative technologies.
Mark Russell
Founder and CEO, General Hypersonic Inc.
Mark Russell is the Founder and CEO of General Hypersonic Inc., a company dedicated to advancing hypervelocity applications. With a Master's degree in Aero/Astro Engineering from Stanford, he previously served as a lead engineer and manager at Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's space exploration company, bringing deep technical expertise to his role. Additionally, Mark has extensive experience in mining company development and operations from family and public sector projects, which informs his vision for innovative engineering solutions.
