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PowerLight
Founded 2007 · 36 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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PowerLight Technologies (a dba of LaserMotive, Inc.) develops optical power beaming systems that convert electricity into high-intensity light, transmit it over long distances, and reconvert it to usable power at a specialized receiver. The company is developing transmitter and receiver systems to wirelessly charge aerial drones, targeting defense, telecom, and digital infrastructure applications.
Founders & leadership
PowerLight was founded in 2007 by Tom Nugent, Jr. and Tom Nugent.
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Tom Nugent, Jr.CTO and co-founderTom Nugent, Jr. holds a B.S. in Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT. He has spent over 15 years designing and testing laser power beaming systems, with prior experience in advanced space propulsion concepts at various organizations and as a researcher at Intellectual Ventures Labs on photonics projects.
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Tom NugentCTOTom Nugent holds a B.S. in Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT. Before co-founding PowerLight Technologies, he worked at Intellectual Ventures Labs on photonics R&D projects and has spent over 15 years designing and testing optical wireless power systems.
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Bob ZakCOOBob Zak is Chief Operating Officer at PowerLight Technologies, which develops optical power beaming systems for wireless drone charging. He previously held global leadership roles in sales, product development, and operations across startups and large organizations, including involvement in a company sale exceeding $330 million.
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Lori BassCFO
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Frequently asked questions
- What does PowerLight do?
- PowerLight Technologies (a dba of LaserMotive, Inc.) develops optical power beaming systems that convert electricity into high-intensity light, transmit it over long distances, and reconvert it to usable power at a specialized receiver. The company is developing transmitter and receiver systems to wirelessly charge aerial drones, targeting defense, telecom, and digital infrastructure applications.
- Who founded PowerLight?
- PowerLight was founded by Tom Nugent, Jr., Tom Nugent in 2007.
- Who are PowerLight's investors?
- PowerLight's investors include DBL Partners, E8 Angels, Fearless Ventures.