Saltenna is a pioneer in Plasmonics, a new wireless communications and sensing technology that behaves differently from all others. We are developing high-speed, high bandwidth, and secure wireless communications in difficult edge environments where current radios, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optical, audio, and other systems fail.
Saltenna, a dual-use company strategically located in the Washington DC metro area, is leveraging its revolutionary technology to develop highly innovative solutions for a wide array of government and commercial customers. Saltenna has multiple patents on its technology, is heavily engaged in further R&D, and has performed on multiple contracts and done demonstrations of its technology for the U.S. Department of Defense and commercial customers.
Dendy Young brings over 50 years of executive leadership in defense, government, and commercial technology. As Managing Partner of McLean Capital and a founding partner of Blu Venture Investors, he has launched and scaled early-stage ventures with strategic capital and operational expertise. Beyond technology, he operates Hidden Creek Farm in Virginia, a regenerative farm focused on restoring soil health and ecological balance, reflecting his belief that healthy soil yields healthy food and healthy people.
- B.S. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT.
- M.B.A. Harvard Business School.
Dr. Igor Smolyaninov is a globally recognized physicist with expertise in plasmonics, surface optics, and electromagnetic metamaterials. Former Research Scientist at the University of Maryland, CTO of Gradient Dynamics, and Senior Principal Engineer at BAE Systems, he has authored 400+ papers and holds numerous patents. OSA Fellow, recipient of the Scientific American 50 Award, and gold medalist for young scientists of the USSR Academy of Science, Igor is a pioneer of game-changing technology.
- M.Sc. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.
- Ph.D. Physics, Kapitza Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences.
Robert “Ashley” Johnston is a technology executive with over 30 years experience leading growth and innovation across the semiconductor, wireless, and AI software industries. CEO of VanGogh Imaging, a developer of advanced 3D computer vision, machine learning, and generative AI technologies used in consumer electronics, robotics, and medical applications. President of Setcom Wireless Products GmbH, where he restructured the company around wireless IP services and security testing and led its sale to the market leader. Earlier leadership roles at Texas Instruments and Motorola Semiconductor, driving business development and major telecom infrastructure design wins across Europe and Asia.
- Bachelor of Engineering, Electronic Systems, University of Limerick.
Denny is an aerospace executive with 30+ years advancing dual-use tech for national security & commercial markets. She held senior executive roles at General Dynamics, SAIC, CAE, and NorthStar Earth & Space. Retired USN Captain (Intelligence), post-9/11 active duty, senior civilian at ONI & OSD HQE, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Presidential Appointee, Hoover Institution Fellow, and Stanford Visiting Scholar.
- B.A. International Relations, Stanford University.
- M.A. Defense and Strategic Studies, U.S. Naval War College.
John is a strategic technology leader with over 25 years experience in development of advanced controls infrastructure and sensor systems within both Military and Subsea Oil & Gas markets. He leads projects introducing new technologies and supporting life extension of high-value assets. Numerous patents in wireless subsea sensing and communications and a Senior Member of the IEEE. Associate Professor in Systems Engineering, bridging the gap between high-level academic research and mission-critical industrial applications.
- M.Eng Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, University of Edinburgh
Sanjee Singla brings 20+ years of innovation in hardware and software engineering, has invented several proprietary technologies, and founded Import Zen, Apply.co, and AT Strategic. A former infrastructure project finance investment banker at Taylor-DeJongh and researcher at Stanford’s SIEPR and GSB, Sanjee leads Saltenna’s engagement with USSOCOM and allied nations.
- B.A. Economics and Physics, Stanford University.
- M.S. Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University.
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Institute.
Dr. Quirino Balzano is a pioneer in RF dosimetry and antenna technology with 50+ papers and 31 patents. Former VP of Technical Staff at Motorola and researcher at Raytheon’s Missile Systems, he led R&D on Patriot phased arrays. Now Senior Staff Researcher at University of Maryland, Quirino advances Saltenna’s electromagnetic and plasmonic innovations for defense and extreme environments.
- Ph.D. Electronics Engineering. University of Rome, La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
Principal, Deep Water Point. US Air Force: Director for DevOps & Lethality, Director for Cyberspace Strategy, Commander (81st Training Wing and Keesler, 75th Air Base Wing and Hill AFB), Deputy Commander, White House Communications Agency.
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Masters Degree, Electrical Engineering, Colorado Technical University.
Masters Degrees in Strategic Studies at USAF War College, National Security and Strategic Studies at U.S. Naval War College.
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