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Adam Sharkawy
AddedMar 31, 2024
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Adam Sharkawy

Adam Sharkawy

Co-Founder, Material Impact

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Adam Sharkawy's Career

Material Impact
Material Impact

Boston, MA, US

Co-Founder
Orbion Space Technology
Orbion Space Technology

Houghton, MI, US

Board Member· Board
Nohbo
Nohbo

Melbourne, FL, US

Board Member· Board
Folio Photonics
Folio Photonics

Solon, OH, US

Board Member· Board
Soft Robotics
Soft Robotics

Cambridge, MA, US

Board Member· Board
PointState Capital
PointState Capital

Durham, NC, US

Board Member· Board
6K
6K

North Andover, MA, US

Board Member· Board

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Adam Sharkawy's Career

Material Impact
Material Impact
Investment FirmInvestment Firm182016Boston, MA, US
Co-Founder

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Orbion Space Technology
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