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 · 3
Co-founders at Enlightra
JJ
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
Education
- Y Combinator2022
- EPFLDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics2015 — 2020
- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (State University) (MIPT)Master of Science (MSс), Applied Physics and Mathematics2008 — 2014
Skills & more
Languages English · German · Русский
- Innosuisse start-up training: Business Concept — Innosuisse
From Maxim's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Y Combinator1,466
Akshat GoenkaInvestor at Moonfire VenturesJon XuGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorTed ChaiAssociate at Scale Venture PartnersLeo LuInvestor at Foundation CapitalMaroof AhmedFounder at Octopus VenturesYusuf SherwaniCo-Founder and CEO at Pelago; a Londoner living in New York City
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Also attended EPFL61
Bouraux LeopoldAI & Data Engineer at Newfund CapitalJan-Olivier FillolsSenior Managing Director at Marlin Equity PartnersChristoph FreiPartner, Head of Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures AgArzu TekirGeneral Partner at Treeo VCLaure BouchezExecutives in Residence at GENERAL INCEPTIONElena BattistelloAnalyst at Novartis Venture Fund
+ 55 more
Also attended Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (State University) (MIPT)15
Dmitry ChikhachevGeneral Partner & Co-founder at Runa CapitalEugene ChernyavskyData Lead at Runa CapitalEldar KhamitovPartner, Portfolio Development at Polymorphic CapitalDaniel ShaposhnikovManaging Partner at Phystech VenturesKonstantin VinogradovGeneral Partner at Runa CapitalArtem LukoianovInvestor at E14 Fund
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Shared employers
Also worked at Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne31
Bouraux LeopoldAI & Data Engineer at Newfund CapitalChristoph FreiPartner, Head of Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures AgYannick RitschelInvestor at Backbone VenturesChristian JaagBoard Member at CV VCGaurav SantAdvisor, Director, UCLA Institute for Carbon Management at Overture ClimateElena BattistelloAnalyst at Novartis Venture Fund
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Also worked at California Institute of Technology42
Haomiao HuangFounding Partner at Matter Venture PartnersConnor CooleyVenture Partner at Electric Feel Ventures LlcHelen McBrideOperating Partner at BOLD LongevityAlex HartzGeneral Partner at Shine CapitalIlya FushmanPartner at KPCBMich Mathews-SpradlinVenture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners
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