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McLean, Virginia

Our team

Patent authors, PhDs and serial founders with decades of experience in energy, robotics and grid-scale construction.

Konstantin Boukharov
Konstantin Boukharov
CEO, Co-founder, Investor & Advisor

14 years as a serial entrepreneur with a rich background in marketing and business management. Konstantin has developed growth strategies for Fortune 500 companies and taken multiple startups from launch to exit.

Peter Kropotin
Peter Kropotin
MBA, PhD in Physics | CPO, Co-founder

Author of patents and an energy industry expert with a decade of experience. Peter leads the strategy and execution of all product activities, creating systems that deliver value to both the user and the business.

Ruslan Sokolov
Ruslan Sokolov
MSc in Physics | CTO, Co-founder

Patent author and three-time founder in the engineering field, with 14 years of R&D and 8 years in the energy sector. Ruslan built the robotic construction technology that reduces manual labour and boosts efficiency.

Kate Goudova
Kate Goudova
MBA, MA in Marketing | CFO

12 years in international business management, with a comprehensive understanding of organizational, operational and regulatory requirements worldwide.

Leo Goldstein-Gureff
Leo Goldstein-Gureff
U.S. Patent Attorney | EVP of North America, Advisor

Serial entrepreneur and successful U.S. Patent Attorney with 20 years in innovation and technology, expert at identifying new business opportunities and creating vision for companies.

Janos Toth
Janos Toth
MSc, PEng, PhD in Civil Engineering | VP of Business Development, Advisor

More than 20 years of advisory and consulting experience for grid-scale energy projects across North America, Europe, the Middle East and South-East Asia.

Anton Panchenko
Anton Panchenko
PhD in Physics | Head of R&D

A pioneer in computer vision automation. Anton drives business growth through high-impact R&D and has led the development of 50+ experimental setups to test hypotheses and ideas.

Andrew Smetannikov
Andrew Smetannikov
MEng in Power Electronics | Head of Engineering

10 years engineering unique equipment for the energy industry plus six years in system engineering and industrial automation. Andrew manages the development lifecycle and ensures efficiency throughout.

Max Timofeev
Max Timofeev
MEng in Civil Engineering | Head of Construction Design

Over 20 years in structural calculations for complex structures and large buildings. Max has led the design of 280+ buildings, turning client vision into buildable plans.

Anton Pyltsyn
Anton Pyltsyn
Lead Mechanical Engineer

16 years in mechanical engineering for aerospace, energy and heavy industry, plus 10 years as a lead technological engineer in metal processing. Anton oversees development and designs systems that fit client requirements.

Yaroslav Sidorov
Yaroslav Sidorov
MA in Physics | Lead Physicist

10 years in experimental physics and physical simulations, with a solid background in civil engineering and quality control. Yaroslav navigates the complex world of energy conversion and efficiency.

Eugene Krizhanchuk
Eugene Krizhanchuk
Lead Systems Engineer

17 years in systems engineering and industrial automation. Eugene oversees product development and created a unique production line of composite substances for stronger, more durable materials.