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About Palomino Laboratories
Our Mission
At Palomino Laboratories, a U.S.-based leader in design and manufacturing of advanced compound semiconductor solutions, we are committed to driving innovation for both commercial and government applications. Leveraging cutting-edge research in MicroLED-based optical devices, we deliver high-performance technologies that enable the next generation of AI, data communication systems, and other applications.
OUR Palomino LabOratories (Founders)
Jeff Shealy M.B.A., Ph.D.
- Visionary Semiconductor Tech Entrepreneur
- Seasoned Pubco Executive with expertise in Private and Public Venture financing
- Co-founded 2 High Tech Companies (RF Nitro, Akoustis)
- Co-Founder & CEO, Palomino Labs, Inc (2025-)
- Co-founder & CEO, Akoustis, Inc (2014-2024)
-ramped product sales to ~$50M/year
-raised >$380 million to finance growth
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- Visionary Semiconductor Tech Entrepreneur
- Seasoned Pubco Executive with expertise in Private and Public Venture financing
- Co-founded 2 High Tech Companies (RF Nitro, Akoustis)
- Co-Founder & CEO, Palomino Labs, Inc (2025-)
- Co-founder & CEO, Akoustis, Inc (2014-2024)
-ramped product sales to ~$50M/year
-raised >$380 million to finance growth
-APO, NASDAQ uplisting, Market Cap>$800M
- VP & GM, RF MD-now Qorvo (2001-2024)
-Managed 5 Business Units with $75M P&L
- Founder & CEO, RF Nitro (1999-2001)
-GaN RF technology acquired by RFMD
Steven DenBaars, Ph.D.
- Solid State Lighting (SSL) Pioneer
- Developed LED lighting with enabling power efficiency for sustainable light source
- Co-founded 4 High Tech Companies (Nitres, Soraa, SLD Laser, Akoustis)
- Executive Director, Solid-State Lighting and Energy Electronics Center, Professor, Materials and ECE, University of California, Santa Barbara (199
- Solid State Lighting (SSL) Pioneer
- Developed LED lighting with enabling power efficiency for sustainable light source
- Co-founded 4 High Tech Companies (Nitres, Soraa, SLD Laser, Akoustis)
- Executive Director, Solid-State Lighting and Energy Electronics Center, Professor, Materials and ECE, University of California, Santa Barbara (1991- Present)
- Member Board of Directors, Aeluma (2011-Present)
- Member Board of Directors, Akoustis, Inc. (2014- 2024)
- Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, SLD Laser (2013-2021)
Richard Ogawa, J.D.
Richard Ogawa, J.D.
- Chief Legal Officer in Technology Companies in Private and Public Markets
- Proven track record representing over 200 companies from start-up to $11B in market capitalization
- Partner, OGAWA Professional Corporation(2010-present)
- General Counsel, Inphi Corporation (2013-2021)
-Grew from $200M to $11B market cap
- Chief Intellectual Property Offi
- Chief Legal Officer in Technology Companies in Private and Public Markets
- Proven track record representing over 200 companies from start-up to $11B in market capitalization
- Partner, OGAWA Professional Corporation(2010-present)
- General Counsel, Inphi Corporation (2013-2021)
-Grew from $200M to $11B market cap
- Chief Intellectual Property Office, Khosla Ventures Companies (2008-2013)
- Partner, Townsend and Townsend and Crew(1992-2008)
World Renowned Leadership TEam
J. Richard Shealy, Ph.D
J. Richard Shealy, Ph.D
J. Richard Shealy, Ph.D
(Cornell University, Emeritus)
Professor Richard T. Shealy is a world-leading expert in electrical engineering at
Cornell University, renowned for his pioneering work in wide-bandgap
semiconductor devices, including GaN and SiC technologies. He has co-founded
over 3 companies in the semiconductor field.
Keith Nellis, M.B.A
J. Richard Shealy, Ph.D
J. Richard Shealy, Ph.D
(D-Matrix)
Keith Nellis is the Vice President of Hardware Engineering at D-Matrix,
a company revolutionizing AI compute with in-memory computing architectures.
He brings decades of experience in semiconductor design and system
architecture, having held senior roles at Google, Intel, and AMD, with a
focus on low-power, high-performance SoC solutions.
Isik Kizilyalli, Ph.D
Colin Hunt, VP of Business Development
Colin Hunt, VP of Business Development
(ARPA-E)
Dr. Isik Kizilyalli served as Associate Director for Technology at ARPA-E,
where he led transformative programs in power electronics, wide-bandgap
semiconductors, and grid modernization. With a background spanning industry
and academia, he is widely recognized for his innovations in GaN device
development and commercialization for energy-efficient systems.
Colin Hunt, VP of Business Development
Colin Hunt, VP of Business Development
Colin Hunt, VP of Business Development
Colin Hunt brings over 25 years of experience in sales management and business development in the RF and electronics industry. Prior to joining, Colin was Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Space-X/ Akoustis and previously held a similar role at pSemi, the semi-conductor division of Murata. Colin is an effective sales leader with exp
Colin Hunt brings over 25 years of experience in sales management and business development in the RF and electronics industry. Prior to joining, Colin was Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Space-X/ Akoustis and previously held a similar role at pSemi, the semi-conductor division of Murata. Colin is an effective sales leader with experience gained at companies including RFMD, NDK and Murata UK. With a strong technical background which began early gaining is EE degree during an apprenticeship with the Royal Air Force. He has a proven track record of growing sales and developing successful business opportunities in both new and emerging markets.
WORLD RENOWNED LEADERSHIP TEAM(CONT)
Morgan Pattison, Ph.D
Morgan Pattison, Ph.D
Morgan Pattison, Ph.D
(DOE)
Dr. Morgan Pattison is a Senior Technical Advisor at the U.S. Department of Energy, where he guides national strategies for solid-state lighting and energy-efficient technologies. He is a key architect of the DOE’s SSL R&D program and has played a central role in advancing LED innovation from research to market deployment. Morgan Pa
(DOE)
Dr. Morgan Pattison is a Senior Technical Advisor at the U.S. Department of Energy, where he guides national strategies for solid-state lighting and energy-efficient technologies. He is a key architect of the DOE’s SSL R&D program and has played a central role in advancing LED innovation from research to market deployment. Morgan Pattison has a PhD in Materials Science from UCSB with thesis research on GaN based micro-cavity LEDs advised by Professor Shuji Nakamura.
Erica Honick, M.B.A
Morgan Pattison, Ph.D
Morgan Pattison, Ph.D
(Bank of America, TD Bank) Trusted by Bank of America, PNC, Truist, USAA & TD, Erica Honick is the go-to strategist for enterprise risk, talent optimization, and executive performance. With 15 years in senior corporate leadership across IT Internal Audit, Data Risk Management and Talent Management, she builds governance, compliance, and t
(Bank of America, TD Bank) Trusted by Bank of America, PNC, Truist, USAA & TD, Erica Honick is the go-to strategist for enterprise risk, talent optimization, and executive performance. With 15 years in senior corporate leadership across IT Internal Audit, Data Risk Management and Talent Management, she builds governance, compliance, and talent systems that protect enterprise value. She holds a BS in Business from Saint Vincent College, an MBA from Winthrop University, and a Master’s in Evidence-Based Coaching from Fielding Graduate University. She possesses a rare ability to unite strategy, leadership, and risk management to facilitate execution of corporate objectives.
Maggie Nguyen, M.A
Morgan Pattison, Ph.D
Maggie Nguyen, M.A
(QuantumScape, Soraa, IBM) A seasoned senior accountant with more than 15 years of expertise in corporate finance, payroll, HR operations, and ERP system implementation. Maggie serves as Senior Accountant for multiple startup companies, where she oversees end-to-end finance, payroll, and HR functions, as well as subsidiary revenue and cos
(QuantumScape, Soraa, IBM) A seasoned senior accountant with more than 15 years of expertise in corporate finance, payroll, HR operations, and ERP system implementation. Maggie serves as Senior Accountant for multiple startup companies, where she oversees end-to-end finance, payroll, and HR functions, as well as subsidiary revenue and cost management. Her decade-long tenure at QuantumScape Battery showcased her skills in supplier database management, fixed asset accounting, payroll processing (including equity compensation), SOX-compliant reconciliations, and active participation in a SPAC IPO and ERP integration. Earlier in her career, she held key accounting roles at IBM (acquisition of Blade Network Technologies) and Computerland of Silicon Valley.Maggie earned both her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Economics from San Jose State University, with a minor in Mathematics.
Industry Leading MicroLED Optical Technology
Our Mission
Our patented MicroLED technologies are engineered to emit light simulated for chip-to-chip and rack-to-rack optical interconnect data communication. Using advanced solid-state materials (Al, Ga, Sc, N), the technology ensures efficient high-fidelity data communications even in harsh environments. This innovation has numerous applications including AI data centers, advanced displays, and beyond.