Adam Sharkawy
Director/Board Member at NAUTICUS ROBOTICS, INC.
Profile
Adam Sharkawy is the founder of Material Impact Management LLC, which was founded in 2015.
He is currently an Independent Director at Soft Robotics, Inc., a Director at Orbion Space Technology, Inc., Chair of the Board of Directors at Bloomer Health Tech, Inc., a Director at NextGen Jane, Inc., Chair of the Board of Directors at Nohbo inc, and an Independent Director at Nauticus Robotics, Inc. He is also a Board Member at Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc., 6K, Inc., Actnano, Inc., Folio Photonics Inc., and Lynq Technologies, Inc. Dr. Sharkawy's former positions include Director at Jump Aero, Inc., Vice President at Abbott Laboratories from 2004 to 2009, Manager at Heartport, Inc. from 1996 to 1998, SVP & Global Innovation Group Leader at The Medicines Co., Senior Vice President at Smith & Nephew plc from 2010 to 2013, and Vice President at Ventrica, Inc. from 1998 to 2004.
Dr. Sharkawy received a doctorate degree from Duke University in 1996, a graduate degree from Texas A&M University in 1990, and an undergraduate degree from The American University in Cairo in 1987.
Adam Sharkawy active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| NAUTICUS ROBOTICS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/08/2022 |
6K, Inc.
 6K, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries 6k, Inc. engages in the development, commercialization, and implementation of plasma technologies for the production of nanomaterials. Its proprietary platform, UniMelt, enables customers to tailor ceramic, metal, or composite materials to their specifications. The company was founded by Kamal Hadidi in 2014 and is headquartered in North Andover, MA. | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2017 |
Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.
 Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc. provides coolant and lubrication systems. It offers patented CHiP Lube systems which are most significant advance in metalworking fluids. The firm systems reduce costs while simultaneously improving worker health and eliminating a toxic waste stream. The company was founded by Steven J. Skerlos on October 13, 2009 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2018 |
Folio Photonics Inc.
 Folio Photonics Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Folio Photonics Inc. engages in the design and development of optical data storage disc with two terabyte scale capacity. Its technology is based on a multi-layer disc produced by polymer co-extrusion, a manufacturing method used primarily for food packaging. The company was founded by Kenneth D. Singer in 2012 and is headquartered in Solon, OH. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2020 |
Actnano, Inc.
 Actnano, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Actnano, Inc. provides nanocoatings that prevent damage and corrosion from water, oil, and dirt. The company was founded by Taymur Ahmad in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | 01/08/2020 |
Lynq Technologies, Inc.
 Lynq Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lynq Technologies, Inc. provides the distance and direction to people in crowds, remote areas, festivals or anywhere under the open sky. The company was founded by Dave Shor, Matthew Misbin, and Jonathan Murray and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Director/Board Member | 01/08/2020 |
Bloomer Health Tech, Inc.
 Bloomer Health Tech, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Bloomer Health Tech, Inc. engages in the development of fabrics engineering to optimize health. Its product include women's bra that has tracking elements of cardiovascular disease which inform users about their electrocardiograms, pulse rates, respiratory rates, and heart rhythms. The company was founded by Alicia Chong R., Aceil Halaby, and Monica Abarca on March 30, 2017 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2020 |
Nohbo inc
 Nohbo inc Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Nohbo LLC provides personal care It offers shampoo and body wash drops. The company was founded by Benjamin Stern on February 18, 2016 and is headquartered in Melbourne, FL. | Director/Board Member | 01/03/2020 |
Soft Robotics, Inc.
 Soft Robotics, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Soft Robotics, Inc. designs and builds soft robotic automation systems that can grasp and manipulate items of varying size, shape and weight with a single device. It also offers an ecosystem of robots, control systems, data and machine learning to enable the workplace of the future. The company was founded by Carmichael S. Roberts, Jr., Mitchell R. Zakin and George M. Whitesides in 2013 and is headquartered in Bedford, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Adam Sharkawy
| Duke University | Doctorate Degree |
| Texas A&M University | Graduate Degree |
| The American University in Cairo | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
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| SMITH & NEPHEW PLC | Health Technology |
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES | Health Technology |
| NAUTICUS ROBOTICS, INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 15 |
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The Medicines Co.
 The Medicines Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology The Medicines Co. is a biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on saving lives, alleviating suffering and contributing to the economics of healthcare by focusing on acute and intensive care hospitals worldwide. The firm markets its brands Angiomax, Cleviprex, injectable emulsion, Ionsys, Kengreal, Minocin for injection, and Orbactiv. The company was founded by Clive A. Meanwell, Helmut Giersiefen, John W. Villiger and T. Scott Johnson on July 31, 1996 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ. | Health Technology |
Soft Robotics, Inc.
Soft Robotics, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Soft Robotics, Inc. designs and builds soft robotic automation systems that can grasp and manipulate items of varying size, shape and weight with a single device. It also offers an ecosystem of robots, control systems, data and machine learning to enable the workplace of the future. The company was founded by Carmichael S. Roberts, Jr., Mitchell R. Zakin and George M. Whitesides in 2013 and is headquartered in Bedford, MA. | Producer Manufacturing |
NextGen Jane, Inc.
 NextGen Jane, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology NextGen Jane, Inc. operates as a diagnostic startup that focuses on developing tests based on a patented tampon collection technology. It offers Smart Tampon platform that serves as a sentinel system in women's reproductive health. The company was founded by Ridhi Tariyal and Stephen Gire in 2014 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Health Technology |
Material Impact Management LLC
 Material Impact Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Material Impact Management LLC (Material Impact Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Carmichael Roberts and Adam Sharkawy. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Orbion Space Technology, Inc.
 Orbion Space Technology, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Orbion Space Technology, Inc. develops and manufactures plasma propulsion systems for small satellites. Its manufacturing approach enables production of plasma thrusters that are required to equip the space revolution. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Allouez, MI. | Electronic Technology |
| Ventrica, Inc. | |
Heartport, Inc.
 Heartport, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Heartport, Inc. develops systems and procedures for heart surgery. The company's technologies allow surgeons to perform a wide range of less invasive open-chest and minimally invasive heart operations, including stopped heart and beating heart procedures. Heartport was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Health Technology |
Nohbo inc
Nohbo inc Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Nohbo LLC provides personal care It offers shampoo and body wash drops. The company was founded by Benjamin Stern on February 18, 2016 and is headquartered in Melbourne, FL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Bloomer Health Tech, Inc.
Bloomer Health Tech, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Bloomer Health Tech, Inc. engages in the development of fabrics engineering to optimize health. Its product include women's bra that has tracking elements of cardiovascular disease which inform users about their electrocardiograms, pulse rates, respiratory rates, and heart rhythms. The company was founded by Alicia Chong R., Aceil Halaby, and Monica Abarca on March 30, 2017 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Electronic Technology |
Lynq Technologies, Inc.
Lynq Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lynq Technologies, Inc. provides the distance and direction to people in crowds, remote areas, festivals or anywhere under the open sky. The company was founded by Dave Shor, Matthew Misbin, and Jonathan Murray and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Technology Services |
Actnano, Inc.
Actnano, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Actnano, Inc. provides nanocoatings that prevent damage and corrosion from water, oil, and dirt. The company was founded by Taymur Ahmad in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Process Industries |
Folio Photonics Inc.
Folio Photonics Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Folio Photonics Inc. engages in the design and development of optical data storage disc with two terabyte scale capacity. Its technology is based on a multi-layer disc produced by polymer co-extrusion, a manufacturing method used primarily for food packaging. The company was founded by Kenneth D. Singer in 2012 and is headquartered in Solon, OH. | Electronic Technology |
Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc.
Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc. provides coolant and lubrication systems. It offers patented CHiP Lube systems which are most significant advance in metalworking fluids. The firm systems reduce costs while simultaneously improving worker health and eliminating a toxic waste stream. The company was founded by Steven J. Skerlos on October 13, 2009 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Consumer Services |
6K, Inc.
6K, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries 6k, Inc. engages in the development, commercialization, and implementation of plasma technologies for the production of nanomaterials. Its proprietary platform, UniMelt, enables customers to tailor ceramic, metal, or composite materials to their specifications. The company was founded by Kamal Hadidi in 2014 and is headquartered in North Andover, MA. | Process Industries |
| Jump Aero, Inc. |
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