Wesley Walker
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Head of Platform - Founder
Manhattan Beach, California, United States
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Head of Platform - FounderGrowth ProtocolSep 2024 - Current (1 year 11 months)Growth Protocol sets the industry standard for growth with a pioneering AI platform that empowers enterprises to rapidly identify, predict, and execute growth opportunities at scale. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, proprietary data models, and strategic expertise, we help enterprises accelerate revenue growth, unlock new markets, and sustain a competitive edge in their industries.- Managing Director and Head of North AmericaNAX GroupFeb 2019 - Sep 2024 (5 years 8 months)Head of Corporate Venturing: - The creation/implementation of a methodology and the development of a multidisciplinary team to effectively partner with corporations and rapidly build startups - The business development and establishment of joint ventures to serialize startup launching with corporations with commitments ranging from 75-200 million over five years and individual ventures ranging between 5-15 million - The end-to-end delivery of all aspects of business, product, and venture builds from conception to launch to scale - The establishment of operations for both the core business and launched ventures
- DirectorBCG Digital VenturesApr 2014 - Jan 2019 (4 years 10 months)Director of Product: - The business development of projects ranging from $2-6 M and the establishment of a team/network of contractors to execute work across Latin America (Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Colombia) with corporate partners (Banks, retailers, airlines, downstream oil and gas, and telecoms) - The business development of projects ranging from $2-10 M and execution of venture builds domestically with corporate partners (insurance, sports teams, retailers, and telecoms) - The business development of projects ranging from $3-5 M and execution of venture builds internationally (Korea, New Zealand, France, England, and Germany) with corporate partners (banks, insurance, Steel, cement, heavy machinery, and airlines)
- Principal ScientistLiox Power IncAug 2010 - Apr 2014 (3 years 9 months)Product Lead and Head of Research: - Product Lead (Li-02 batteries): The design, synthesis, and analysis of electrodes, electrolytes, and catalysts - Product Lead (Analytical analysis): The design and utilization of battery cells for in situ gas and pressure analysis - Product Lead (Molten batteries): The design of cells and testing of materials - Research Lead: Worked with researchers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, and Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique to integrate developing technologies into new test platforms
- Postdoctoral Researcher under Professor Jean-Marie TarasconCNRSApr 2009 - Jun 2010 (1 year 3 months)- The design, synthesis, electrochemical cycling, and electrode analysis of organolithium and organosodium compounds for use in secondary batteries. - The synthesis and implementation of conducting polymers for use as conductive coatings in secondary batteries. - The design and synthesis of ionic liquids as a synthetic medium for inorganic synthesis of electrode materials. - The design and synthesis of organic molecules for dissolving lithium peroxide in lithium air batteries.
- CSenior Chemist/Lab and Operations ManagerCOLED Technologies Inc Now Dynamic Organic LightMay 2003 - Jul 2005 (2 years 3 months)- R&D: Responsible for synthesis and characterization of Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) based upon metal coordination with asymmetric crown ethers and porphyrins. - R&D: Responsible for synthesis and characterization of Molecular Wires for use as hole blocking layers in OLED devices. - R&D: Developed a system for depositing and characterizing a uniform mono-layer of Molecular Wires on surfaces. - Operations: Managed the day-to-day operations of the lab, including: overseeing the consolidation and enhancement of lab operations, established vendor management principles, and implemented optimization programs. - Operations: Supported patent development to secure intellectual property rights developed in the company.
Education
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- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD, ChemistryUniversity of California Los AngelesJan 2005 - Dec 2009 (5 years)Thesis Title: The Synthesis and Characterization of Organic Electronic Materials Thesis Adviser: Professor Fred Wudl • Designed and carried out the synthesis of low band-gap polymers based on cyclopentadieneone repeat units. • Performed the synthesis, optical characterization, and electrochemical characterization of a wide variety of polymers for use in organic solar cell and field effect transistor devices. • Worked on the synthesis of highly processable blue OLEDs and PLEDs (polymer light emitting diodes). • Designed and carried out the synthesis of novel acenes and polyacenes. • Functionalized C60 for use in solar cells. • Co-managed the move of the lab and all operations from UCLA to UCSB.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD, ChemistryUCLAJan 2005 - Dec 2009 (5 years)Thesis Title: The Synthesis and Characterization of Organic Electronic Materials Thesis Adviser: Professor Fred Wudl • Designed and carried out the synthesis of low band-gap polymers based on cyclopentadieneone repeat units. • Performed the synthesis, optical characterization, and electrochemical characterization of a wide variety of polymers for use in organic solar cell and field effect transistor devices. • Worked on the synthesis of highly processable blue OLEDs and PLEDs (polymer light emitting diodes). • Designed and carried out the synthesis of novel acenes and polyacenes. • Functionalized C60 for use in solar cells. • Co-managed the move of the lab and all operations from UCLA to UCSB.
- B.A. in Chemistry, Magna cum Laude, ChemistryUniversity of Colorado BoulderJan 1999 - Dec 2003 (5 years)Research Advisor: Professor Dave Walba Thesis Title: The Synthesis of a Self-Assembled Monolayer for the Alignment of Liquid Crystals • Worked on the synthesis and characterization of a photo-active alignment layer to prevent device defects that arise as a result of the cooling of liquid crystals from the smectic A to the smectic C phase. • Awarded research grants from the Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal Materials Research Center from June 2000 to May 2003.
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- NEvidence for a Reversible anionic redox chemistry in high capacity layered oxides electrodes.Nature MaterialsJul 2013
- JSynergistic Effect of Oxygen and LiNO3 on the Interfacial Stability of Lithium Metal in a Rechargeable Li/O2 Battery.Journal of the Electrochemical SocietyJul 2013
- JInvestigation of Fluorinated Amides for Solid-Electrolyte Interphase Stabilization in Li-O2 Batteries Using Amide-BasedJournal of Physical Chemistry CMay 2013
- JA Rechargeable Li-O2 Battery Using a Lithium Nitrate/N,N-Dimethylacetamide Electrolyte.Journal of the American Chemical SocietyJan 2013
- JThe Identification of stable solvents for nonaqueous rechargeable Li-air batteries.Journal of the Electrochemical SocietyNov 2012
- JN-Alkyldinaphthocarbazoles, Azaheptacenes, for Solution-Processed Organic Field-Effect Transistors.Journal of the American Chemical SocietyOct 2012
- PSoluble oxygen evolving catalysts for rechargeable metal-air batteries.PCT Int Appl WO AFeb 2012
- JPredicting Solvent Stability in Aprotic Electrolyte Li-Air Batteries: Nucleophilic Substitution by the Superoxide AnionJournal of Physical Chemistry ASep 2011
- UThe design, synthesis, and characterization of novel electronic organic materialsUMI Dissertation PublishingSep 2011
- JOptical and Charge Transport Properties of Water/Alcohol-Soluble Quinacridone Derivatives for Application in Polymer LigJournal of Physical Chemistry CAug 2011
- SStructure and electrochemical properties of novel mixed Li(Fe1-xMx)SO4F (M = Co, Ni, Mn) phases fabricated by low temperJan 2010
- EThe effect of length and cis/trans relationship of conjugated pathway on secondary battery performance in organolithiumElectrochemistry CommunicationsJan 2010
- JReduction and oxidation doping kinetics of an electropolymerized donor-acceptor low-bandgap conjugated copolymer.Journal of Physical Chemistry BJan 2010
- EFluorosulfate Positive Electrode Materials Made with Polymers as Reacting Media.Electrochemical and SolidState LettersJan 2010
- ECrystal structure and electrochemical study of A(Fe1-xMx)SO4F (A = Li/Na; M = Co/Ni/Mn) fluorosulphates prepared by lowECS TransactionsJan 2010
- JElectrochemical characterization of lithium 4,4'-tolane-dicarboxylate for use as a negative electrode in Li-ion batterieJournal of Materials ChemistryJan 2010
- JEthoxycarbonyl-Based Organic Electrode for Li-Batteries.Journal of the American Chemical SocietyJan 2010
- CSynthesis, Structural, and Transport Properties of Novel Bihydrated Fluorosulphates NaMSO4F•2H2O (M = Fe, Co, and Ni).Chemistry of MaterialsJan 2010
- JAmorphous dithenylcyclopentadienone-carbazole copolymer for organic thin-film transistors.Journal of Materials ChemistryJan 2010
- CHunting for Better Li-Based Electrode Materials via Low Temperature Inorganic Synthesis.Chemistry of MaterialsJan 2009