Impinj
NASDAQ: PIFounded 2000 · Incorporated in Delaware · 453 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Impinj develops RAIN RFID technology used to connect physical items to digital systems, serving businesses across industries through its partners and solutions. This page presents the company's guiding principles and values rather than product details.
Founders & leadership
Impinj was founded in 2000 by Chris Diorio.
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Chris DiorioFounderChris Diorio is CEO and co-founder of Impinj, which develops RAIN RFID technology for connecting physical items to digital systems. He holds a Ph.D. from Caltech, is an Affiliate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington, and has more than 30 years of experience in computer and radio engineering, with over 175 issued patents.
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Cary BakerChief Financial OfficerChief Financial Officer at Impinj, an RFID technology company. Baker has experience overseeing financial operations at high-growth and mature companies.
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Gahan RichardsonExecutive Vice President and General Manager, Impinj Business Unit
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Yukio MorikuboGeneral Counsel and Chief Compliance OfficerHe previously served as general counsel to three other public technology companies and brings expertise in corporate governance, IP matters, M&A, SEC compliance, and international operations, with background in top-tier law and accounting firms.
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Alberto PesaventoChief Technology OfficerHe holds approximately 60 issued patents in integrated circuits, IoT devices, systems, platforms, and data analysis.
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Christina BalamSenior Vice President, Human ResourcesSVP of Human Resources at Impinj, with background in executive coaching and organizational employee experience strategy.
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Jukka VoutilainenSenior Vice President and General Manager, Voyantic Business Unit
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Carver MeadFounder
Investors · 3
Carbide Ventureslisted by Carbide VenturesPalo Alto
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through Impinj went on to found or lead other companies.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Impinj do?
- Impinj develops RAIN RFID technology used to connect physical items to digital systems, serving businesses across industries through its partners and solutions. This page presents the company's guiding principles and values rather than product details.
- Who founded Impinj?
- Impinj was founded by Chris Diorio in 2000.
- Who are Impinj's investors?
- Impinj's investors include Carbide Ventures, Madrona Venture Group, Cipio Partners.





