Chris Davlantes

Founder at Reach

Chris Davlantes is an accomplished entrepreneur and technologist based in Oakland, California. He is currently an Equity Partner at Transform VC, a role he has held since August 2019. In addition to his venture capital work, Davlantes is the Founder and CEO of Reach, a company focused on wireless power solutions, which he established in 2015. Under his leadership, Reach has developed innovative technologies aimed at transforming how power is delivered, akin to the impact of Wi-Fi on data transmission.1 2

Education and Background

Davlantes graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering in 2015. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his career in technology and entrepreneurship. He also participated in Y Combinator, where he studied entrepreneurship alongside other startup founders.1 4

Career Highlights

Before founding Reach, Davlantes gained experience in various engineering roles, including:

Electrical Engineer at Draper Laboratory: He contributed to the development of advanced technologies, such as a Bose-Einstein Condensate gyroscope.
Mechanical Engineer at MIT Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Laboratory: He worked on designing autonomous underwater vehicles.
Algorithm Developer at Vistakon: He developed machine learning algorithms for quality control in contact lens manufacturing.1 3

Recognition

In 2019, Davlantes was recognized as one of Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 Innovators for his contributions to the energy sector through Reach Labs.1 2 His work focuses on creating scalable wireless power solutions that can significantly impact various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics.

Personal Attributes

Davlantes is known for his commitment to innovation and continuous learning, often emphasizing the value of prototyping over extensive meetings. His diverse interests and expertise in applied physics drive his passion for developing groundbreaking technologies.1 4

Highlights

Dec 2 · businesswire.com

Reach to Deliver the First Industrial-Scale Wireless Power Solution

Sep 9 · reachpower.com

Q&A with new Reach Execs and Board Member

Experience

Founder at Reach (2015 - Present)

Equity Partner at Transform VC (August 2019 - Present)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from MIT (2011 - 2015), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies from Y Combinator (2015)