Board of Directors

Mr. Cattien V. Nguyen
Founder, President & CEO

15+ years of R&D and commercialization of CNT technology (NASA Ames Research Center, IBM Almaden Research Center, Stanford University). Published over 80 papers, 4 book chapters and 10+ patents (granted/pending).Founder CEO and CTO of Ultora, Inc. – development and commercialization of CNT-based energy storage supercapacitors – Raised $5M Series A and B funding from Si Valley Venture Capitalist Firms.BS in Chemistry – Santa Clara University, PhD in Bioinorganic Chemistry – University of California Santa Cruz, Post-Doctorial Fellowship – IBM Almaden Research Center and Stanford University

Thuy Ngo
Co-Founder, VP Business Developments & Investors Relations

10+ years of experience in investment and operations roles. Expert in managing cross-functional, cross cultural teams, building strategic partnerships and global distribution networks. Director of International Sales – SBrown & Associates & Investments Management Sales Associate at Bank of NY Mellon. BA in Communication Studies – University of San Francisco

Jan Heinemann
Chief Financial Officer

Over 15 years in executive management and finance. CEO of ELORET Corporation - managed new technology rights and contract activities that included three major NASA contracts and employed almost 100 scientists and engineers. Previously, Design Engineer for The North Face - developed outdoor equipment and for Alten Water Treatment - developed ozone water treatment systems (one patent granted). MBA from Santa Clara University. BS in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University.

Scott Bekemeyer

Serial entrepreneur & investor with experience across start-ups, middle-market private companies and public growth companies. Scott co-founded and serves as Co-Chairman of The Partner Companies, an operator of specialty manufacturing companies which are held for the long-term; Stanford M.B.A.