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ABOUT
NEXTECH
Mission
At NexTech Batteries, we pursue the development of next-generation lithium batteries (beyond lithium-ion) with unparalleled safety, energy density, low cost, ethical supply chain, and environmental stewardship for global vehicle electrification, consumer electronics, renewable energy storage, and more.
Origins
NexTech Batteries was founded in early 2016 and was the result of the company’s founders securing exclusive license rights and patents to Lithium Sulfur Battery Technology developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. This powerful and disruptive Li-S technology was the result of more than 14 years of research under the direction of Dr. Elton Cairns at LBNL. NexTech is one of the first entities to have recognized the long-term promise and scientific superiority surrounding lithium sulfur – and has since created patented processes and materials that deliver unparalleled battery power and performance that’s poised to evolve multiple global industries.
Partners:
Partners
Executives
Bill Burger
CEO & Founder
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First to work with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, in 2016, to secure exclusive license
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Over 40 years of executive experience at industry leading and rapidly growing technology companies such as HP, Intel and Broadcom.
Michael Mahan
VP Marketing & Special Projects
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25+ years building Battery Ventures starting with General Electric (GE) Battery Business.
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Commercial Leadership of Product Line Management and Product Innovation of EV, Energy Storage (BESS/ESS), SLI and Consumer.
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Licensing Emerging Energy Technologies.
Alfredo Talavera
VP & Corporate Controller
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30+ years experience with technology companies such as Western Digital and Broadcom managing approximately $1 Billion in revenues.
Has performed a variety of Leadership roles: CFO / Board of Directors / Audit Committees / 25+ mergers acquisitions and restructurings / IPO experience / SEC S-1 filings / SOX readiness.
Wade Guindy
Exec. VP of Operations & Technology
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Battery Industry Executive for 30+ years of Technical Operations developing emerging Technology and Innovative Products from Concept Stage through Commercialization.
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Has performed a variety of Leadership roles: P&L Management, Quality Assurance, Planning, Working Capital Management, Process Improvement, Strategic and Tactical Management.
Michael Schlicht
VP of Systems Engineering
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25+ years of Battery Experience developing and building Testing Systems for companies such as Tesla.
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Testing focus has included the development of the platform for Testing Electronics for EV and the “BMS” Battery Management System resulting in extending anticipated lifespan of Batteries.
Antonio Reis
Sr. Director of Manufacturing Engineering
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30 years of Operations experience related to Technology-based Manufacturing specializing in Lithium-Ion Batteries.
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Manufacturing Engineering related to scaling R&D into Pilots and production of Batteries.
Headquarters
Headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, NexTech batteries has become a global leader in Lithium-Sulfur Battery (Li-S) technology. NexTech's patented processes and Earth-friendly materials have resulted in batteries with energy densities and overall power that are far superior to current generation Lithium-Ion Batteries. We believe that Li-S is the most promising solution to today’s global challenges related to commodities and green energy which is why our team is committed to advancing our technology with a sustainable and ethical supply chain focused with an emphasis, but not restricted to, U.S.-sourced materials.
Location
Nextech Batteries is nestled at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and is just minutes away from beautiful World Renown Lake Tahoe and its World Class Skiing, Hiking, Mountain Biking and Trophy Trout Fishing!
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