About
Erik Knall is an Investment Associate at Azolla Ventures with a PhD in Nanophotonics and Quantum Technology. His background combines applied physics research with experience in technology outreach, focusing on climate change solutions and equitable development.
Experience
- Azolla VenturesInvestment Associatecurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- Azolla VenturesResearch Fellow – Frontiers of Computing2025Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Harvard UniversityAssociate of the Department of Physics2024 — 2026
- Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and SciencesGraduate Student Researcher2017 — 2024Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- STMicroelectronicsCAD and R&D Intern2016 — 2017Tours, France
- Los Alamos National LaboratoryPost-Baccalaureate Researcher2016Los Alamos, New Mexico
- UCLA Phoenix Laser LaboratoryUndergraduate Researcher2014 — 2016HEDP Plasma Group
- ALearn.orgTeaching Assistant2015San Jose
- ON SemiconductorFailure Analysis Intern2014San Francisco Bay Area
- AptinaFailure Analysis Intern2014San Francisco Bay Area
- Heliospectra ABTechnology Research and Development Intern2013Gothenburg, Sweden
- Glo-USAShipping and Receiving Clerk for LED Parts and Manufacturing2012San Francisco Bay Area
Education
- Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and SciencesDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Applied Physics2017 — 2024
- UCLAUndergraduate Student, Physics2012 — 2016
- Homestead High School2008 — 2012
Skills & more
Technology DevelopmentData CollectionAnalytical SkillsResearch and Development (R&D)Process EngineeringComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Materials ScienceTeachingClassroom ManagementCommon Core State StandardsReporting & AnalysisPlasma Physics
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SOLIDWORKSMicrosoft ExcelProject ManagementNanophotonicsNanofabricationQuantum InformationConference PresentationsNon-Linear Optical MeasurementsPythonLabVIEWC++VBScript- Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer — NI (National Instruments)
From Erik's professional profile.
Colleagues at Prime Impact Fund
Af Hernandez
Principal at Prime Impact Fund
Ally Harada
Partner and COO at Prime Impact Fund
Amy Duffuor
Co-Founder and General Partner at Azolla Ventures
Carrie Winters
Executive Assistant at Prime Impact Fund
Dr. Jillian Chase
Principal at Prime Impact Fund
Dr. Johanna Wolfson
Managing Director at Prime Impact Fund
Eric Yao
Investment Analyst at Prime Impact Fund
Jillian Chase
Principal at Prime Impact Fund
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Erik Knall work?
- Erik Knall is Investment Associate at Prime Impact Fund.
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Also worked at Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences1
Also worked at STMicroelectronics13
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