About
John Leachman is founder and chief strategy officer of Hexivon (formerly Invicta Water, Inc.). He previously co-founded BNNano in 2016, a nanomaterials manufacturing company based in Burlington, North Carolina that raised over $1 million through crowdfunding. Leachman holds a BS in Materials Science and Engineering from North Carolina State University, an MS in Chemistry from Clemson University, and an MBA from NCSU, and has held leadership roles in project management, supply chain, and customer relations across semiconductor and manufacturing sectors.
Experience
- Hexivon (Formerly Invicta Water, Inc.)Founder / CSOcurrent2023 — presentCary, North Carolina, United States
- BNNanoCo-Founder and CEOcurrent2016 — presentRaleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- The NEDLOH GroupPrincipalcurrent2013 — presentRTP, NC
- Thales CollegeAssistant Professor of Science and Engineering2023 — 2026Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States
- MEMSCAP, IncPresident and General Manager2000 — 2013
Education
- North Carolina State University - College of ManagementMBA2005 — 2007
- Clemson UniversityMS, Chemistry1998 — 2000
- North Carolina State UniversityBS, Material Science and Engineering1989 — 1994
- Liberty University
Skills & more
Business Strategy1Business Development1International BusinessCross-functional Team LeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingProcess Integration5SPC5R&D28Semiconductors35Characterization7MEMS28
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Start-upsSimulationsEngineering ManagementICThin FilmsSiliconPhotolithographySemiconductor IndustryElectronicsSensorsAnalogSix SigmaFrom John's professional profile.
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Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Development at Wolfpack Investor Network
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Director, TEC Program, Poole College of Management at Wolfpack Investor Network
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Venture Partner at Wolfpack Investor Network
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Investor at Wolfpack Investor Network
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Executive Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Wolfpack Investor Network
Tim Martin
Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor, New Ventures and Investments at Wolfpack Investor Network