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Slava Agafonov is the Founder and CEO of Energsoft, bringing over 20 years of experience in enterprise software, AI, and distributed systems. A seasoned technologist and business leader, he has built and scaled cloud platforms across Azure and AWS, with deep expertise in C#, C++, Java, Python, and advanced machine learning.

Slava holds Master’s degrees in Technology Management from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business and in Computer Science from Kharkiv Aerospace University (KHAI). Recognized for his ability to bridge engineering excellence with strategic vision, he leads Energsoft’s mission to revolutionize battery analytics and clean energy intelligence.

A frequent lecturer, mentor, and conference speaker, 

Mike Kennewick is a Northwest native with over 25 years of experience in the Seattle startup ecosystem. He co-founded VoiceBox Technologies in 2001, where he served as SVP of Cloud Technologies and helped build a leading VoiceAI platform powering IoT devices, smart homes, and connected cars — culminating in an $82 million cash acquisition.

Prior to VoiceBox, Mike was a Vice President at Oracle, leading cloud and enterprise technology initiatives. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Puget Sound and an MBA from the University of Washington.

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 Devin MacKenzie is a WRF Associate Professor of Clean Energy at the University of Washington, serving in Materials Science & Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. He is also Technical Director at the Washington Clean Energy Testbeds. Devin has founded five startups, holds 110+ patents and publications, and was honored with the Global Cleantech 200 Award. His company Imprint Energy was named one of the 50 Smartest Companies by MIT Technology Review The MIT Technology Review. and LinkedIn 

Vlad  is a CTO with over 30 years of experience in the industrial and energy software sector. Holding a Master’s in Computer Science, he brings deep expertise across the entire software development lifecycle — from functional specification to implementation and hardware integration. His specialty lies in bridging energy systems with advanced software and hardware interfaces, driving innovation and scalability in modern energy technologies. 

Stephen is the CTO and Co-founder of Quosal, which merged with ConnectWise prior to its $1.5 billion acquisition by Thoma Bravo. He developed software that streamlined and accelerated sales cycles through automated configuration, pricing, and quoting. A serial entrepreneur and active angel investor in the Seattle startup ecosystem, Stephen continues to support innovation and growth in technology-driven ventures.

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Jeana Kim is a Partner in the Seattle office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, specializing in corporate and securities law for emerging growth companies, venture capital firms, and public companies. Before law school, Jeana worked in business development for several startup Internet companies. She earned her J.D. with Honors from the University of Washington School of Law in 2004, where she served as Managing Editor of the Journal for Law, Commerce & Technology, and holds a B.A. in English and Psychology from Wellesley College. WSGR

Walter is the Principal at Battery Sciences Inc. and a recognized Battery Expert with over 40 years of experience in consulting, research, technology development, and manufacturing. His expertise spans product development, facility operations, market analysis, and applications engineering. He has also served as an expert witness in multiple product and patent litigation cases and has conducted technical, market, and IP due diligence, as well as factory audits for global clients. 

Igor is a materials scientist with over 25 years of experience in nanomaterials, lithium batteries, spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. He holds a Master of Science from the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” and spent over five years at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he focused on designing advanced materials for Li-ion batteries and supercapacitors.