Team

Meet our diverse team of experts.

Vertically Integrated Leadership, from Molecule to System

Others optimize just one piece of the puzzle. We integrate molecular engineering, computational mechanics, electrical engineering, and process integration.

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TEAM

Meet the Team

Our team combines multidisciplinary expertise with decades of experience at leading technology companies, bringing insider knowledge of our customers’ challenges.

Stefan Pastine, Ph.D.

Stefan Pastine, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer

Prior to Thintronics, Stefan co-founded Connora Technologies (exited 2019), a materials innovation company that developed the world’s first commercially viable recyclable thermoset plastics. The technology is now used by Siemens Gamesa in recyclable wind turbine blades and could divert up to 26 billion pounds of waste per year from landfills. He led the company from founding vision through financing, R&D, commercialization, and successful acquisition.

Tristan El Bouyadi, Ph.D.

Tristan El Bouyadi, Ph.D.

Chief Technology Officer

Engineering Leader with 14 years of experience in RF, mmW, THz, and Quantum Computing hardware design. Expertise in semiconductor co-design, manufacturing flows, Signal & Power Integrity, Antennas and Semiconductor Packaging across early-stage and large-scale industrial environments.

Will Torgerson

Will Torgerson

Chief Operations Officer

Will brings 25+ years of semiconductor leadership to his COO role, having held executive, sales, and engineering positions at MaxLinear, SMSC, StarGen, and PLX Technology. He adds deep operational discipline and go-to-market experience across complex global hardware businesses.

Constantin Voll, Ph.D.

Constantin Voll, Ph.D.

Sr. Director, R&D, Manufacturing

R&D innovator dedicated to translating breakthrough materials into real world applications. Adept at technology demonstrations, building supplier partnerships, and leading programs. Expertise in materials formulation, characterization, processing, and chemical engineering.

Desi

Desi Banatao

Board Member

Former CEO of MIPS. Founding partner at Tallwood VC with broad experience in early-stage tech startups. BS and MS in Materials Science from UC Berkeley.

Alexandra

Alexandra McManus

Board Member

Chairman and Co-Founder of Eyrus (IOT software). Former BOD of Connora Technologies. BS Mechanical Engineering (UMD), MBA UC Berkeley.

Kenneth

Kenneth Safar

Board Member, Maverick Capital

Managing Director on Maverick's tech investment team. Previously at Thomas H. Lee Partners and Goldman Sachs. MBA Harvard, BS Finance & IS from NYU Stern.

Brendan

Brendan Walsh

Board Member, Translink Capital

Focuses on defensible technology investments across semiconductors to software, with emphasis on sustainability and climate tech.

Michael

Michael Falcon

Board Advisor, IN-Q-Tel

Investment Partner at IQT's IC2 Practice. 25+ years in Deep Tech VC. Former MD at LG Technology Ventures. Four degrees from MIT.

Daniel

Daniel Franke

Board Observer, M Ventures

Investment Director at M Ventures' €600M Science & Technology fund. Ph.D. from MIT, chemistry degrees from RWTH Aachen.

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