Chris Pihl
FounderCo-founder & CTO at Helion Energy · Founder at Sigma Genetics
Woodinville, Washington, United States
About
Chris Pihl is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Helion Energy, a company developing fusion-based technology for carbon-free electricity generation.
Co-founder & CTO at Helion EnergyYC S14
Intro paths
Chris went through Y Combinator (Summer 2014) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Garry Tan, President & CEO of Y Combinator — the partner who ran Helion Energy's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Chris can intro founders to Helion Energy's investors below.
Helion Energy's investors · 10
Co-founders at Helion Energy
Founder at Sigma GeneticsYC W17
Intro paths
Chris went through Y Combinator (Winter 2017) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
In turn, Chris can intro founders to Sigma Genetics's investors below.
Sigma Genetics's investors · 2
Co-founders at Sigma Genetics
Experience
- Helion EnergyCo-Founder, CTOcurrent2009 — present
- Sigma Genetics, IncBoard Membercurrent2016 — present
- Pulse Power Solutions, LLCPresident2006 — 2015
- University of WashingtonEngineer / Scientist II2012 — 2014
- University of WashingtonSenior Technical Lead2006 — 2012Greater Seattle Area
- University of WashingtonEngineering Technician2004 — 2006Greater Seattle Area
- MSNWProject Manager / Pulsed Power Engineer2007 — 2013
- May Creek PowerPresident1996 — 2002
Skills & more
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Renewable EnergyPulsed PowerStart-upsData AnalysisProject PlanningBusiness AnalysisPlasmasResearchAnalysisStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipEnglishFrom Chris's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Pihl?
- Chris Pihl is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Helion Energy, a company developing fusion-based technology for carbon-free electricity generation.
- Where does Chris Pihl work?
- Chris Pihl is Co-founder & CTO of Helion Energy and Founder at Sigma Genetics.
- What companies did Chris Pihl found?
- Chris Pihl founded Helion Energy, Sigma Genetics.
- Where did Chris Pihl go to school?
- Chris Pihl studied at University of Washington (BA, Innovation & Technology Management); Y Combinator; The Cleantech Open.
Same school
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Shared employers
Also worked at Helion Energy4
Also worked at Sigma Genetics, Inc3
Also worked at University of Washington94
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