About This Event
Forma Prime means "To Shape First.” It is a symphony to bring the next generation of innovations to life.
Join Forma Prime at Deep Tech Week for a morning of spotlight sessions, demos, and panel discussions. We are hosting several of the Semiconductor and Quantum Industries top voices, including:
Startups Presenters:
Forma Prime is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in advanced technologies developing the next generation of core components and infrastructure within Quantum, Semiconductor and Sensors. Forma Prime’s core team and advisors include the leading technologists of this century: Dr. Bob Sutor, Mark Silis, Greg Poole, Sanford Dickert and Dianthe Skurko.
Forma Prime is a member of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), and collaborates with various Department of Commerce and Department of Defense Tech Hubs including Elevate Quantum and the Vermont GaN Tech Hub.
Speakers
Mark Silis
Former CIO and VP of IT & Strategy, MIT
Mark Silis is a former Chief Information Officer and Vice President of IT and Strategy at MIT, where he likely contributed to technology strategy and infrastructure development. He is associated with Forma Prime, an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in advanced technologies such as quantum computing, semiconductors, and sensors, indicating his expertise in emerging tech sectors. His involvement with leading technologists suggests a focus on innovation in core components and infrastructure.
Ryan Guterman
CEO, FaradaIC Sensors
presenterRyan Guterman is the CEO of FaradaIC Sensors, where he leads the company's efforts in the sensor industry. He has spoken at events such as Deep Tech Week x Forma Prime, demonstrating his involvement in deep tech discussions. His role focuses on driving innovation in sensor technologies within the broader tech landscape.
Charles Beyrouthy
Managing Partner, Forma Prime
Charles Beyrouthy serves as the Managing Partner at Forma Prime, where he leads the firm's operations and strategies in deep tech sectors. He has spoken at events like Deep Tech Week x Forma Prime, contributing to discussions on advanced technologies. His role involves overseeing initiatives in emerging tech areas based on the context of his appearances.
Pranav Gokhale
General Manager, Computing, Infleqtion
presenterPranav Gokhale serves as General Manager, Computing at Infleqtion, where he leads the development and deployment of quantum computing technologies. With a PhD in Physics from the University of Chicago, he has a strong background in quantum information science and has contributed to research on quantum algorithms and error correction. His expertise includes quantum hardware integration, software development, and applications in computing. Gokhale has been involved in advancing quantum systems for practical use, including collaborations on projects that enhance quantum computing performance.
Fawwaz Habbal
CEO, Metaphos
presenterFawwaz Habbal serves as the CEO of Metaphos, where he drives innovation in advanced materials and photonics technologies. With a background in electrical engineering, he holds a PhD from Boston University and has held academic positions, including roles at Northeastern University, contributing to engineering education and research. Habbal has founded and led companies focused on deep tech, notably Metaphos, which specializes in metamaterials for optical applications. His expertise includes materials science, hardware development, and interdisciplinary tech solutions, with notable contributions as a speaker at events like Deep Tech Week.
Christian Wentz
CEO, Gradient Technologies
presenterChristian Wentz serves as the CEO of Gradient Technologies, where he leads the company's efforts in deep tech. He has spoken at events such as Deep Tech Week x Forma Prime, demonstrating his involvement in the deep tech sector.
