Faiz Chowdhury

About Me

Faiz Chowdhury’s journey from a rural village in Bangladesh to becoming a luminary in the technology world is a story of determination, innovation, and profound social impact. The stark challenges of poverty, limited healthcare, and the repercussions of natural disasters characterized his early life. These experiences, in a setting devoid of necessities like electricity and clean water, ignited a deep-seated passion for science and a commitment to improving humanity’s future. This drive propelled him towards academic excellence. He pursued higher education at prestigious institutions, including the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Further enhancing his leadership and management skills, he completed Stanford, MIT Sloan School of Management, and Harvard Business School programs. This diverse educational background equipped him with the necessary tools to tackle complex global challenges. His career took a significant turn in 1997 when he joined Intel Corporation. Here, he realized the potential of technology as a force for suitable, capable of addressing global issues like poverty, hunger, pollution, and disease. This realization, combined with his early life experiences, formed the foundation of his vision for a better world, prompting him to leave Intel to pursue this goal.

In 2009, a pivotal meeting with MIT Professor Ian W. Hunter, a renowned inventor, led to his involvement with Nucleus Scientific, Inc. This company, co-founded by Professor Hunter, was at the forefront of developing innovative “in-wheel” motor technology, a critical advancement in electric mobility. The collaboration between Faiz and Professor Hunter evolved into the creation of Quantum Age Corporation (QAC). As CEO, he led the development of groundbreaking technologies, such as fast-charging solutions, solar vehicles with net-negative carbon footprints, and early cancer detection methods. He also explored advanced tree species for efficient carbon sequestration and delved into the realms of next-generation battery technologies and blockchain-based solutions. Throughout his career, he has been adept at assembling a team of diverse professionals — entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and business leaders. This exceptional team was instrumental in transforming these innovative technologies from concept to commercial reality.