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Gene Berdichevsky

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Board director at Ghost Locomotion · Co-Founder & CEO at Sila Nanotechnologies

San Francisco Bay Area

FoundedSila Nanotechnologies

30 Under 30 2013 · Energy

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Byron DeeterunlockedGene: together at Sila Nanotechnologies (2016–2026)
Gene: together at Sila Nanotechnologies
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×8Gene: together at Forbes 30 Under 30

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.

Board director at Ghost Locomotion

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Ghost Locomotion's investors · 4

Coatue ManagementNew York · $1M – $20M checks · since 2021Founders FundSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checks · since 2021Khosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M checks · since 2023Sutter Hill VenturesPalo Alto · $100K – $5M checks · since 2021

Co-founders at Ghost Locomotion

JM
John M. HayesCo-Founder & CEO
VU
Volkmar UhligCo-Founder & VP Engineering

Co-Founder & CEO at Sila Nanotechnologies

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Sila Nanotechnologies's investors · 13

8VCAustin · $100K – $50M checksARPA-Esince 2012Atreides ManagementBoston · since 2026Bessemer Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $5M – $100M checks · since 2026Coatue ManagementNew York · $1M – $20M checksCongruent 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

GYGleb Yushin
Gleb YushinCo-Founder & CTO
AJ
Alex JacobsCo-Founder & VP, Engineering

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

Skills & more

CleantechEntrepreneurshipBatteriesProduct DevelopmentElectric VehiclesEnergy SystemsRenewable EnergyVenture CapitalStart-upsEnergy StorageFuel CellsSolar Energy
+5 moreEngineeringMechanical EngineeringMaterialsAlternative EnergyR&D

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gene Berdichevsky?
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.
Where does Gene Berdichevsky work?
Gene Berdichevsky is Co-Founder & CEO of Sila Nanotechnologies and Board director at Ghost Locomotion.
What companies did Gene Berdichevsky found?
Gene Berdichevsky founded Sila Nanotechnologies.
Where did Gene Berdichevsky go to school?
Gene Berdichevsky studied at Stanford University (MS, Energy Engineering); Stanford University (BS, Mechanical Engineering).

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