What does it take to lead an advanced materials company from the brink of bankruptcy to becoming a global innovator in nano-composites?

In this episode, Simon sits down with Craig Bandes, CEO of Pixelligent Technologies, to unpack his extraordinary 15-year journey. Craig reveals how Pixelligent’s dispersion technology is revolutionising augmented and mixed reality devices with brighter displays, longer battery life, and sharper optics.

From overcoming funding challenges to forging a strategic collaboration with Henkel, Craig shares how he transformed niche science into scalable solutions. He also explores the game-changing potential of extended reality and AI, poised to reshape industries like healthcare and retail.

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0:47 – Craig’s 15-year leadership journey and defining moments in advanced materials.

02:19 – Overcoming early challenges, including industry knowledge gaps and funding hurdles.

05:15 – Pivoting Pixelligent’s dispersion technology and its value for augmented and mixed reality.

09:48 – Lessons learned from market pivots and breakthroughs in display technology.

16:54 – Focus on extended reality markets, including augmented and mixed reality.

27:03 – Exploring new applications, such as surgical, retail, and education markets.

36:40 – Future outlook for Pixelligent and insights into their strategic partnership with Henkel.

43:24 – Closing remarks and final takeaways from the discussion.

Useful links:

Pixelligent Technologies’s website: https://pixelligent.com/

Pixelligent Technologies’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pixelligent-technologies-llc/

Craig Bandes’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbandeslinkedin/

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