The Nanosys Mafia
6 people came through Nanosys and went on to found or lead other companies.
Narbeh DerhacobianBoard MemberFounded Adesto Technologies +1Mark WattInvestorFounded Firefly AerospaceJason HartloveExecutive Officer, DirectorFounded OneD Battery SciencesYimin ZhuExecutive Director, Energy Storage (previously, Director, Battery & Fuel Cell)Founded OneD Battery SciencesWhitney GaynorOptics EngineerFounded Sinovia TechnologiesErica RogersExecutive Vice PresidentFounded Lightforce
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Nanosys mafia?
- The Nanosys mafia is the network of 6 people who came through Nanosys and went on to found or lead other companies, including Adesto Technologies, Firefly Aerospace, OneD Battery Sciences, Sinovia Technologies, Lightforce.
- Who is in the Nanosys mafia?
- Notable members include Narbeh Derhacobian (Adesto Technologies), Mark Watt (Firefly Aerospace), Jason Hartlove (OneD Battery Sciences), Yimin Zhu (OneD Battery Sciences), Whitney Gaynor (Sinovia Technologies), Erica Rogers (Lightforce).
- What companies did Nanosys alumni found?
- Companies founded by Nanosys alumni include Adesto Technologies, Firefly Aerospace, OneD Battery Sciences, Sinovia Technologies, Lightforce.






