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Gene Berdichevsky

Founder

Founder at Sila Nanotechnologies

San Francisco Bay Area

FoundedSila Nanotechnologies

30 Under 30 2013 · Energy

About

Gene Berdichevsky is the co-founder and CEO of Sila Nanotechnologies Inc., a materials technology company headquartered in Alameda, California. The company focuses on commercializing next-generation battery chemistry.

Founder at Sila Nanotechnologies

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Sila Nanotechnologies's investors · 12

8VCAustin · $100K – $50M checksARPA-Esince 2012Atreides ManagementBoston · since 2026Bessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M checks · since 2026Congruent VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checksFoothill VenturesLos Altos · $100K – $10M checksIn-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M checks · since 2026MatrixSan Francisco · $100K – $10M checks · since 2026National Science FoundationAlexandria · since 2012Next47Palo AltoSutter Hill VenturesPalo Alto · $100K – $5M checks · since 2026T. Rowe PriceBaltimore · since 2026

Co-founders at Sila Nanotechnologies

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Gleb YushinCo-Founder & CTO
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O. Abbey OmokhodionExecutive Officer
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Warren DeSouzaExecutive Officer

Experience

  1. Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.Co-founder and CEOcurrent2011 — present
  2. Ghost LocomotionMember Board Of Directors2018 — 2024
  3. Sutter Hill VenturesEntrepreneur in Residence2010 — 2011
  4. Stanford UniversityGraduate Student2008 — 2010
  5. Tesla MotorsBattery System Architect / Tech Lead2004 — 2008

Education

  1. Stanford UniversityMS, Energy Engineering2008 — 2010
  2. Stanford UniversityBS, Mechanical Engineering2001 — 2004

Skills & more

CleantechEntrepreneurshipBatteriesProduct DevelopmentElectric VehiclesEnergy SystemsRenewable EnergyVenture CapitalStart-upsEnergy StorageFuel CellsSolar Energy
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