Gene Berdichevsky is a prominent figure in the field of nanotechnology and materials science, co-founding Sila Nanotechnologies in order to bring the next generation of battery chemistry to the market. With a Master of Science in Energy Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, Gene has been actively involved in pioneering new technologies in his field throughout his career. Prior to co-founding Sila, Gene worked as a Battery System Architect and Technician Lead at Tesla, where he was instrumental in developing some of the most advanced battery technology on the market. He has also served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Sutter Hill Ventures, where he worked closely with early-stage startups to help bring their ideas to fruition. Gene's extensive knowledge of materials science and engineering make him an invaluable asset to any team that he is a part of.