Chris Spindt

ENOVIX Corp. develops energy storage cells used in lithium-ion and lithium polymer rechargeable batteries. The firm offers 3D wave array based silicon lithium-ion rechargeable cells. The company was founded by Harrold Jones Rust III, Ashok Lahiri, Venkat Srinivasan, Murali Ramasubramanian, and Robert M. Spotniz in 2006 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Candescent Technologies Corp, a privately held company develops flat panel displays. Candescent's products are significantly superior to existing display products, offering better visual performance, lower power consumption, greater scalability and long-term cost advantages. Founded in 1991, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California. The company developed a revolutionary new flat panel display called the 'ThinCRT.' The ThinCRTTM is a dramatic improvement over the current displays used in notebook computers and other electronic devices.

Headquartered in Fremont, California, Solyndra designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, comprised of panels and mounts, for the commercial rooftop market. Solyndra’s CIGS technology is a proven and scalable solar solution that offers strong ROI and economics for the rooftop owner . The company has installed its systems on more than 1000 rooftops in more than 20 countries. In 2010 Solyndra was named “One of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World” by MIT’s Technology Review Magazine. Using innovative cylindrical modules and thin film CIGS technology, Solyndra systems are designed to provide the lowest levelized cost of electricity and the highest kilowatt hour production per rooftop for typical installations. The unique Solyndra form factor is designed specifically for the commercial rooftop, offering the fastest and easiest installation, a non-penetrating mounting system, and superior wind, snow and soiling performance. In addition Solyndra offers energy and conservation advantages when installed in conjunction with a white or “cool” roof. Founded in 2005, today the company employs high-volume manufacturing based on proven technologies and processes to meet the needs of the global solar market. Solyndra manufactures its products in the United States where it currently operates a state-of-the-art 300,000 square foot front-end manufacturing factory and a 500,000 square foot back-end facility. The manufacturing facility has helped Solyndra drive costs down dramatically allowing the company to offer highly competitive “all in” installed cost on the rooftop. In 2011 Solyndra will double it’s production capacity, ramping toward 300MW in 2012. The company employs approximately 1050 employees around the world and has offices in the United States, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and France. Revenues were approximately $140 million in 2010.

Reflectivity, Inc manufactures optical MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical-systems) devices for high definition displays and other exciting applications. The company was founded in 1998 and is located in Sunnyvale, CA.