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CEO of Pakal Technologies, a next gen power semiconductor startup whose breakthrough silicon supports the global Electrification of Transportation (EoT) revolution, grid modernization and related ecosystems. Decades of international business experience. Strategic Advisor and Board member to numerous startups at various stages including Multibeam, Faction, Trust Networks and others. Stanford Law and Yale University.
Les has vast experience and success in maximizing growth for both large and early stage companies across Silicon IP, EDA tools, 3D wafer scale semiconductors, SoC marketing and business development, as well as a tremendous depth of application knowledge spanning consumer, computing, communications, industrial, CyberSecurity, IoT and medical markets.
A retired Navy Chief cryptologist, Chase Cunningham is a cybersecurity expert, who previously held leadership roles at Forrester Research and Ericom Software. As a thought leader, Cunningham is passionate about helping organizations improve their cybersecurity posture. He is a sought-after speaker and consults with governments and enterprises worldwide on security strategy and Zero Trust practices. Cunningham has authored several books, including "Cyber Warfare - Truth, Tactics, and Strategies."
Gary is a Senior Threat Researcher at the Citizen Lab, a recognized expert in mobile cyber threats, and a global speaker on digital security and surveillance. With deep expertise in threat intelligence, he has founded two companies and led multiple initiatives in risk management, digital privacy, and adversary profiling.
Chris Yakabe is a retired military and commercial pilot with over 40 years of aviation and engineering experience. He has held various positions as a NASA contract advisor on manned and unmanned aerial systems. Additionally, he was the military liaison to the former DHS Center of Innovation: a unique public-private partnership to leverage and adapt advanced cybersecurity technologies for government use.