Faiz Chowdhury
Founder and CEO at Quantum Age Corporation in Irvine, California
Faiz Chowdhury began his significant career path at Intel Corporation in 1997, and he quickly recognized the immense potential of technology to transform lives and uplift humanity. This realization, coupled with his own experiences of hardship, shaped his vision of a world liberated from hunger, poverty, pollution, and disease, leading him to leave Intel to pursue this dream. His path took a pivotal turn in 2009 when he met MIT Professor Ian W. Hunter, a renowned inventor with a vast patent portfolio. This encounter led to his involvement with Nucleus Scientific, Inc., co-founded by Professor Hunter, where groundbreaking "in-wheel" motor technology was being developed, marking a significant stride in the electrification of transportation. His collaboration with Professor Hunter flourished into the co-founding of Quantum Age Corporation (QAC).
As the CEO of QAC, he steered the company towards developing transformative technologies, including rapid charging systems, net-negative solar vehicles, innovative early cancer detection techniques, and highly efficient tree species for carbon sequestration. Under his leadership, QAC assembled a formidable team of professionals from diverse fields, including entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and business executives. This team was crucial in bringing these innovative technologies from the conceptual stage to commercial success, playing a pivotal role in tackling some of the most critical global issues.
In 2021, he founded Quantum Green Corporation (QGC), focusing on commercializing carbon sequestration, storage, and reduction technologies. This initiative aligns with his long-standing vision of a sustainable future, addressing the monumental challenge of global emissions. The team he gathered at QGC, proficient in low-carbon economies, ESG principles, and efficient business strategies, reflects his commitment to creating value for all stakeholders while fostering a greener economy. Faiz's areas of expertise, encompassing carbon sequestration and reduction, health and wellness, graphene applications, blockchain, and biotechnology, highlight his significant contributions to advancing these fields. His work in these areas has been instrumental in propelling innovation within the technology sector.