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Why a Tech Power Player? For helping to facilitate AI advances through cutting-edge hardware and software.
Hailed as revolutionary technology, artificial intelligence has one big shortcoming: the high energy consumption of the chips that drive the programs. As chief scientist at Lightmatter, Bunandar is leading the charge to create a greener future for AI by developing more powerful processors that harness the power of light. The company, backed by Google Ventures, reached unicorn status in 2023, clinching a $1.2 billion valuation.
CAREER MILESTONES
2023
Lightmatter hit a $1.2 billion valuation.
2019
Earned his PhD in physics from MIT.
2017
Cofounded Lightmatter.
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BIOGRAPHY
Why a Tech Power Player? For helping to facilitate AI advances through cutting-edge hardware and software.
Hailed as revolutionary technology, artificial intelligence has one big shortcoming: the high energy consumption of the chips that drive the programs. As chief scientist at Lightmatter, Bunandar is leading the charge to create a greener future for AI by developing more powerful processors that harness the power of light. The company, backed by Google Ventures, reached unicorn status in 2023, clinching a $1.2 billion valuation.
CAREER MILESTONES
2023
Lightmatter hit a $1.2 billion valuation.
2019
Earned his PhD in physics from MIT.
2017
Cofounded Lightmatter.
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