Research Associate at Concordia University from United States · Montreal
. Surface Engineering: Thermal spray-atmospheric/suspension, plasma spray processes; High temperature/energy conservation/wear and corrosion protective coatings; Ceramic composite coatings · Welding processes: Plasma arc/TIG/MIG/ Resistance,... welding processes · Heat treatment: Monotonic/cyclic heat treatments in ceramics, composites and alloys · Metal forming: Superplasticity, High temperature/ high strain rate materials design · Design, fabrication and characterization of coatings, structural and functional materials . Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing Specialties: Research and developmentInnovation Manager at Skolkovo Foundation from Russian Federation · Msocow
Currently with Skolkovo Foundation based in Moscow, where he manages a portfolio of more than 80 hi-tech companies. Prior to that a Consultant at Strategy Partners Group where he implemented strategy and operation projects for Russian corporates. Prior to SPG an analyst at Frontier Ventures, a VC firm focused on internet companies. Substantial experience of start-up acceleration, business-model design, customer development. Education: MSc in economics from Russian Presidential Academy and a PhD from National Research University MPEI.Founder, President at GigScaler from United States · Chapel Hill
Founder and President of GigScaler LLC. GigScaler provides businesses guidance, access, best practices and leadership to tap the gig economy through a portfolio of crowdsourcing and innovation platforms. GigScaler provides businesses targeted access to over 6 million high-skill gig workers. Previously Genichi Kakefuda led the Global Open Innovation team at Syngenta for 5 years supporting biotech, seeds and chemical innovation. He has also worked at BASF Plant Science, Wyeth Ayerst and American Cyanamid. He has extensive experience in implementing digital innovation platforms, development of discovery and innovation programs and promoting a bottom up a culture of innovation. He has 30 years of experience in agricultural biotechnology, genomics, bioinformatics, and crop protection. He has held positions as Global Head of Trait Research, Discovery Platform Manager, Global Innovation Team Leaders, Head of Genomics Technology Center and Biosafety Officer. He has ten US Patents and fifteen peer reviewed publications. He has been an Industry Advisory Member for the BioSciences Management Initiative at the Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University and an Advisory Board member for the Biological Engineering Programs at North Carolina A&T State University and an industry sponsor and member of the MIT Innovation Lab at the Sloan School of Management.CEO at House of Innovation from Netherlands
Research interest in Medtech, Agrotech and high Tech to create new business. I am a Visionary / Senior business developer Healthcare and Life Sciences / Executive-Managing Director spin-off / Commercial Manager with proven track record in building and expanding international business in Europe (EMEA) and global, both aimed at customer and distributor level / B2B strategist. Strong in finding new business opportunities and creating strategic partnerships, developing strong IP positions and able to negotiate and valuate deals (acquisitions). My personal drive: entrepreneur, innovator, people/ team manager and inspirer, looking to support entrepreneurs and SME´s in their commercial ambitions to develop strategic vision and innovation into commercial and operational excellence. I am ready to add my experience, knowhow, personal skills and competences towards successful new business development for YOU. My skills are: (creative) solution driven; goal and result oriented; analytical; setting and following high standards; thinking in opportunities; listener; people manager; getting things done.CEO at Hanul Solar Energy from Korea, Republic of · Guro-gu, Seoul
Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the renewables and environment industry. Skilled in Solar Thermal, Solar PV, Sustainability, Solar Energy, and Renewable Energy. Strong business development professional graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington.