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About
Maxim Karpov holds a PhD in Physics and has over eight years of experience in photonics and laser technologies, with published research in peer-reviewed journals. He has managed international research projects and led fundraising efforts.
Founder at EnlightraYC W22
Intro paths
YC
Maxim went through Y Combinator (Winter 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Maxim can intro founders to Enlightra's investors below.
Enlightra's investors · 6
Asymmetry VenturesRichmond · $125K – $500K checks · since 2025Pegasus Tech VenturesSan Jose · since 2025Protocol LabsSan Francisco · since 2025Runa CapitalSofia · $500K – $5M checks · since 2025TRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)San Francisco · $250K – $2M checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2022
Co-founders at Enlightra
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John JostFounder
Experience
- EnlightraCo-CEO / Co-Foundercurrent2021 — presentRenens, Vaud, Switzerland
- CSEMSNF BRIDGE Fellow, Postdoc2021 — 2022Neuchâtel, Switzerland
- Ecole polytechnique fédérale de LausannePostdoctoral Research Assistant2020 — 2021Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
- Ecole polytechnique fédérale de LausannePHD Student2015 — 2020Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
- Ecole polytechnique fédérale de LausanneTrainee2014 — 2015Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
- Kotel'nikov IREEngineer2011 — 2014Russia, Moscow
- California Institute of TechnologyVisiting Student Researcher2013USA, CA
- Chalmers University of TechnologyVisiting Scientist2013Sweden, Goteborg
- FermilabResearch Trainee2012USA, IL
Skills & more
Languages English · German · Русский
- Innosuisse start-up training: Business Concept — Innosuisse
From Maxim's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Maxim Karpov?
- Maxim Karpov holds a PhD in Physics and has over eight years of experience in photonics and laser technologies, with published research in peer-reviewed journals. He has managed international research projects and led fundraising efforts.
- Where does Maxim Karpov work?
- Maxim Karpov is Founder of Enlightra.
- What companies did Maxim Karpov found?
- Maxim Karpov founded Enlightra.
- Where did Maxim Karpov go to school?
- Maxim Karpov studied at Y Combinator; EPFL (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics); Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (State University) (MIPT) (Master of Science (MSс), Applied Physics and Mathematics).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
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EPFL mafia115
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Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (State University) (MIPT) mafia22
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Shared employers
Also worked at Enlightra1
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Raquel UrtasunFounder & CEO of WaabiBouraux LeopoldAI & Data Engineer at Newfund CapitalChristoph FreiPartner, Head of Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures AgYannick RitschelInvestor at Backbone VenturesChristian JaagBoard Member at CV VCSara ShabaniSenior Associate at Cota Capital
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Also worked at California Institute of Technology146
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