Atomic-Scale Advantage: How Forge Nano Is Transforming U.S. Manufacturing with Paul Lichty

Join Paul Lichty, Co-Founder & CEO of Forge Nano, in conversation with Gary Fowler as they explore how atomic-scale engineering is transforming the future of batteries, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. Discover how Forge Nano leverages ALD to add protective and performance-enhancing coatings at the atomic level, enabling next-generation products and unlocking new industrial potential. 🎯 Insights You’ll Learn: ✓ What Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) is and why it matters for advanced manufacturing ✓ How Forge Nano enhances battery and semiconductor performance at the atomic scale ✓ The story of spinning Forge Nano out of the University of Colorado Boulder ✓ Scaling deep-tech startups and raising over $100M from GM, Volkswagen, LG, Mitsui Kinzoku, and Sumitomo ✓ The challenges and opportunities of commercializing high-tech materials science ✓ How atomic-level engineering is shaping the future of U.S. manufacturing ✓ Lessons for founders in deep tech, materials science, and industrial innovation 🌍 Why This Matters: Atomic-scale innovation is unlocking new levels of product performance, efficiency, and reliability. Forge Nano demonstrates how high-precision materials engineering can power a new wave of American manufacturing and industrial competitiveness. Dr. Lichty’s experience bridging cutting-edge science and industrial scale provides a rare perspective on building a globally impactful deep-tech company. 👤 Expert Background: • Co-Founder & CEO of Forge Nano – pioneering atomic layer deposition for materials performance • Inventor of high-throughput ALD surface engineering • Raised $100M+ from leading global investors and industrial partners • Founded Forge Nano as a University of Colorado Boulder spin-out • Leader in battery and semiconductor innovation at the atomic scale Perfect For: Founders, industrial tech innovators, materials scientists, investors, and anyone interested in advanced manufacturing and the next era of high-tech production. Timely Topic: As industries pursue higher performance and efficiency, atomic-scale engineering and ALD are redefining what’s possible in U.S. manufacturing, energy storage, and semiconductor production. Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com hashtag#AtomicLayerDeposition hashtag#ALD hashtag#MaterialsScience hashtag#AdvancedManufacturing hashtag#BatteryInnovation hashtag#Semiconductors hashtag#DeepTech hashtag#StartupGrowth hashtag#IndustrialInnovation hashtag#ForgeNano hashtag#PaulLichty hashtag#GaryFowler hashtag#TopGlobalStartups hashtag#GSDVentureStudios