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- John JostFounder · EnlightraW22Industrials · Lausanne
- Maxim KarpovFounder · EnlightraW22Industrials · Lausanne
FOUNDERROLEBATCHINDUSTRYLOCATIONTEAMX_url
John JostEnlightraFounderWinter 2022IndustrialsLausanne, Switzerland22—Maxim KarpovEnlightraFounderWinter 2022IndustrialsLausanne, Switzerland22—
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Maxim Karpov
Founder·Enlightra
PRIMARY INFO
RoleFounder· not in title
Team size22
BatchWinter 2022
LocationLausanne, Switzerland
Company statusActive
StageEarly
BIO
Entrepreneur with a strong research background, PhD in Physics, and >8 years of experience in photonics and laser technologies. Maxim has co-authored >40 research papers in top peer-reviewed journals including Nature and Science and has received multiple international awards for his research work. He has a successful track record of managing international research projects and fundraising.
Ex-company, school and discipline below are derived from this bio. Nothing is inferred when the bio is missing.
BACKGROUND
No notable employer or school mentioned in the bio.
CredentialsPhD
DisciplineResearcherKeyword match from the bio text, not a classifier.
TRACK RECORD
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