Ilya Rosenberg

Ilya Rosenberg is a technology entrepreneur and innovator who co-founded Sensel, an electronics company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in touch input technologies.1 He served as the CEO and Co-Founder of Sensel from 2013 to 2023.3

Background and Education

Rosenberg holds impressive academic credentials:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science from New York University, focusing on Graphics, Touch Interaction, Fluid Simulation, and Computer Vision
• BSE in Computer Science from Princeton University

Professional Experience

Before founding Sensel, Rosenberg's career included:

• Concept Engineering Manager at Amazon Lab126 (2010-2013)3
• Founder of Touchco, Inc.
• Co-founder of Gotham Wave Games
• Consultant at Valve Software and Google
• Roles at Goldman Sachs, Lucent Technologies, and Microsoft

Sensel

In 2013, Rosenberg co-founded Sensel with Aaron Zarraga, whom he met while working at Amazon's Lab126.1 Their company focused on developing advanced touch technologies, including:

• The Morph: A pressure-sensitive input device for creative applications
• PressureGrid™ technology: Designed to bring true human touch into computing2

Under Rosenberg's leadership, Sensel achieved significant milestones:

• Successful Kickstarter campaign in 2015, raising $442,648 for The Morph
• Partnership with Lenovo to incorporate Sensel's touch technology in the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga laptop1

Current Endeavors

As of 2024, Rosenberg appears to be working on a new venture:

• He is now listed as the Chief Happiness Officer at Circle of Trust3
• Recent reports suggest he may be building a new project in "stealth mode"4

Ilya Rosenberg's career demonstrates his passion for innovation, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship in the fields of touch technology and computer interaction.