Paul Russo
Chief Executive Officer at K2X TECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCE, INC.
Profile
Paul M.
Russo is the founder of Genesis Microchip, Inc. (founded in 1987) where he served as the Chief Executive Officer from 1987 to 2000.
He is also the founder of Kyto Technology & Life Science, Inc. (founded in 1999) where he currently holds the titles of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer.
Additionally, he founded Silicon Optix, Inc. (founded in 2000) and served as the Chairman from 2000 to 2009.
He is also the founder of GEO Semiconductor, Inc. (founded in 2009) where he currently holds the position of Director.
Dr. Russo's current jobs include being a Director at IRYStec Software, Inc., WOO Sports, Inc., Inbay Technologies, Inc. (since 2017), Teslonix, Inc., and Semplus Corp.His former jobs include being a Director at ATI Technologies ULC (2001-2006), SnapDNA Corp.
(2008-2018), and ATMOS Corp.
(1998-2005).
He also held the position of Director at RocketChips, Inc., Sensium Technologies, Inc., and LTRIM Technologies, Inc. Furthermore, he served as the General Manager at General Electric Co. from 1981 to 1986 and as the Head-Microsystems Research at Sarnoff Corp.
from 1971 to 1980.
He was also a Member at Vantiva Usa Shared Services, Inc. from 1970 to 1980.
Dr. Russo obtained his undergraduate degree from McGill University and his graduate and doctorate degrees from the University of California, Berkeley.
Paul Russo active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| K2X TECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCE, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-04-25 |
GEO Semiconductor, Inc.
 GEO Semiconductor, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services GEO Semiconductor, Inc. provides geometric processing, image signal processing, and video compression solutions to address camera and projection products. Its technology is used in automotive cameras, head-up displays, security IP cameras, smart phone peripherals, projectors and consumer cloud cameras. It specializes in geometric processing, video processing, video compression and cloud software. The company was founded by Paul M. Russo in 2009 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Founder | 2009-04-30 |
IRYStec Software, Inc.
 IRYStec Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services IRYStec Software, Inc. provides perceptual display platform embedded software solutions. It offers computational display, personalized color management, perceptual models, and ambient intelligent. The firm enables consumer device and automotive OEMs to optimize consumer’s display device viewing experience and performance. The company was founded by Tara Akhavan and Afsoon Soudi in 2015 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Teslonix, Inc.
 Teslonix, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Teslonix, Inc. develops sensor applications. The private company is based in Ottawa, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
WOO Sports, Inc.
 WOO Sports, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services WOO Sports, Inc. builds the technology to allow action sports athletes to measure their performance, share the results with their friends, and compete against their peers and the best in the world in a fun and engaging way. The company was founded by Leo Koenig and Ytzen Zeilstra and in 2013 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Inbay Technologies, Inc.
 Inbay Technologies, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services inBay Technologies Inc. operates an API platform, which protects corporate network, VPN, cloud services, websites and mobile applications. Its idQ Trust as a Service eliminates the need for user names and passwords and enables companies of all types and sizes to employ multi-level, multi-factor passwordless authentication and delegated authorization solution. The company was founded by Stan Xavier and Randy Kuang in 2009 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-06 |
Semplus Corp.
 Semplus Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Semplus Corp. develops multi-touch pressure sensors. The American company was founded by Alessandro Levi. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Paul Russo
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|---|---|---|
SnapDNA Corp.
 SnapDNA Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SnapDNA Corp. provides DNA testing services. It enables complex DNA tests in minutes from a fully automated low-cost handheld device. The firm prototype sensors have successfully identified DNA markers in some of the most challenging DNA tests using biological test samples. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-31 |
Silicon Optix, Inc.
 Silicon Optix, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Silicon Optix, Inc. provides mixed signal semiconductor solutions. The company was founded by Louie Lee and Paul M. Russ in 2000 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2008-12-31 |
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Training of Paul Russo
| McGill University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of California, Berkeley | Doctorate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
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| GE AEROSPACE | Producer Manufacturing |
| K2X TECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCE, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 16 |
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Genesis Microchip, Inc.
 Genesis Microchip, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Genesis Microchip is a supplier of display image processors. Consumer video and DVD products, LCD TVs, HDTVs, Digital TVs, and LCD monitors all benefit from Genesis’s advanced and patented technology. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, the company also has sales, support and development centers in Toronto, Canada; Bangalore, India; Taipei, Taiwan; Seoul, Korea; Shenzen, China and Tokyo, Japan | Electronic Technology |
ATI Technologies ULC
 ATI Technologies ULC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology ATI Technologies, Inc. designs, makes and, sells graphics accelerators and multimedia solutions. It offers visual and graphics processors for displaying images on personal computer monitors. It also supplies graphics, video and, multimedia products for desktop, workstation & notebook personal computers, digital televisions, cell phones, and game consoles. The company sells its products through personal computer original equipment manufacturers, system integrators, add-in board manufacturers, retail stores & consumer electronics manufacturers in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The firm was founded by Kwok Yuen Ho in 1985 and is located in Markham, Canada. | Electronic Technology |
Silicon Optix, Inc.
Silicon Optix, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Silicon Optix, Inc. provides mixed signal semiconductor solutions. The company was founded by Louie Lee and Paul M. Russ in 2000 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Technology Services |
SnapDNA Corp.
SnapDNA Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SnapDNA Corp. provides DNA testing services. It enables complex DNA tests in minutes from a fully automated low-cost handheld device. The firm prototype sensors have successfully identified DNA markers in some of the most challenging DNA tests using biological test samples. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Commercial Services |
Sarnoff Corp.
 Sarnoff Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sarnoff Corp. provides contract research services in the fields of electronics, biomedicine and information technology. Its areas of research include optoelectronics, genomics, digital video, lasers and wireless communications. The company was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ. | Commercial Services |
ATMOS Corp.
 ATMOS Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology ATMOS Corp. designs and develops memory chips. The company develops embedded memory solutions and to the customers in the networking, wireless, graphics and imaging industries. ATMOS was founded by Wlodek Kurjanowicz in 1998 and is headquartered in Kanata, Canada | Electronic Technology |
Vantiva Usa Shared Services, Inc.
 Vantiva Usa Shared Services, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Technicolor USA, Inc. manufactures and sells electronic products. It offers wide selection of radio, television, tablets, smart phones, laptop, home accessories, portable audio, and computer products. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Consumer Durables |
RocketChips, Inc.
 RocketChips, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Part of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., RocketChips, Inc. develops ultra-high-speed CMOS mixed-signal transceivers serving the networking, wireless, and wired telecommunications. The private company is based in Minneapolis, MN. RocketChips was acquired by Xilinx, Inc., part of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. from February 15, 2022 on November 10, 2000 for $227.39 million. | Electronic Technology |
Sensium Technologies, Inc.
 Sensium Technologies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Helix BioPharma Corp., Sensium Technologies, Inc. researches and develops drugs and vaccines. Sensium Technologies was acquired by Helix BioPharma Corp. on December 10, 2002 for $3.83 million. | Commercial Services |
LTRIM Technologies, Inc.
 LTRIM Technologies, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology LTRIM Technologies, Inc. provides chip design intellectual property vendor services. It develops products such as LTR4040, LTR1004 and LTR1761 which are used in System-on-Chip SOC designing and in analog semiconductors. The company was founded by Yves Gagnon, Michel Meunier and Yvon Savaria in 1998 and is headquartered in Laval, Canada. | Electronic Technology |
GEO Semiconductor, Inc.
GEO Semiconductor, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services GEO Semiconductor, Inc. provides geometric processing, image signal processing, and video compression solutions to address camera and projection products. Its technology is used in automotive cameras, head-up displays, security IP cameras, smart phone peripherals, projectors and consumer cloud cameras. It specializes in geometric processing, video processing, video compression and cloud software. The company was founded by Paul M. Russo in 2009 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Technology Services |
IRYStec Software, Inc.
IRYStec Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services IRYStec Software, Inc. provides perceptual display platform embedded software solutions. It offers computational display, personalized color management, perceptual models, and ambient intelligent. The firm enables consumer device and automotive OEMs to optimize consumer’s display device viewing experience and performance. The company was founded by Tara Akhavan and Afsoon Soudi in 2015 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. | Technology Services |
WOO Sports, Inc.
WOO Sports, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services WOO Sports, Inc. builds the technology to allow action sports athletes to measure their performance, share the results with their friends, and compete against their peers and the best in the world in a fun and engaging way. The company was founded by Leo Koenig and Ytzen Zeilstra and in 2013 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Technology Services |
Inbay Technologies, Inc.
Inbay Technologies, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services inBay Technologies Inc. operates an API platform, which protects corporate network, VPN, cloud services, websites and mobile applications. Its idQ Trust as a Service eliminates the need for user names and passwords and enables companies of all types and sizes to employ multi-level, multi-factor passwordless authentication and delegated authorization solution. The company was founded by Stan Xavier and Randy Kuang in 2009 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. | Technology Services |
Teslonix, Inc.
Teslonix, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Teslonix, Inc. develops sensor applications. The private company is based in Ottawa, Canada. | Technology Services |
Semplus Corp.
Semplus Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Semplus Corp. develops multi-touch pressure sensors. The American company was founded by Alessandro Levi. | Technology Services |
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