Etherdyne Technologies

There are more than a trillion electronic devices in use today. And each one comes with its own cord, charger, or battery to manage.

But what if these cords and chargers weren’t necessary? That’s what a startup called Etherdyne Technologies envisions.

It’s created Wire-Free Power technology that changes how the world powers its devices. Instead of forcing you to use charging stations or plug in a device, Wire-Free Power creates a unique power zone in which any electronic device can charge simply by being placed.

Imagine setting up this power zone at your desk. Without plugging anything in, your laptop would charge. So would your smartphone, and your earbuds. Even the smartwatch on your wrist would charge while you’re in the zone. Curious how it works?

Using low-frequency magnetic resonance, Etherdyne’s technology delivers up to 100 watts to devices within a power zone the size of a desk or even a room. Devices equipped with the company’s power receivers simply enter the zone and convert the magnetic energy into electricity to power themselves or charge their batteries.

This technology was developed by Etherdyne’s co-founders who met while earning their Ph.D.s in Physics at Stanford University. Building on the one co-founder’s earlier work at MIT, they reinvented the magnetic resonance technology that makes larger power zones possible. Today, they’re joined by a leadership team with experience at Apple, Fitbit, Samsung, Nokia, Motorola, and HP.

The global market for wireless-power solutions is massive, projected to reach $172 billion by 2032.

To target this market, Etherdyne is pursuing an innovation-platform model, enabling global-product manufacturers and solution companies to integrate Wire-Free Power into their own products. This approach enables the startup to scale through partnerships, enter multiple verticals simultaneously, and maintain capital efficiency.

Etherdyne has showcased its technology on YouTube, where fan comments include “coolest thing I’ve seen on YouTube,” “indistinguishable from magic,” and “10 years ahead of its time.” The company has signed partnerships, solutions in design, and products shipping.

Team Background

Jeff Yen - Co-Founder & CEO

Prior to starting Etherdyne in 2016, Jeff attended graduate school at Stanford, where he also spent a year as a physical-science research professional. Before that, he was a research assistant at the University of California, Berkeley.

He earned his Bachelor’s in Physics and Astrophysics from UC Berkeley and his Ph.D. in Physics from Stanford.

Leon Hounshell - Chief Operating Officer

Leon has more than twenty-five years of tech experience.

Prior to joining Etherdyne, he was Chief Technology Officer with EarthLink, an internet-service provider. Before that, he held the same role with Greenwave Systems, a telecommunications business.

Earlier in his career, Leon was a co-founder of 4Home, a software-development firm that was acquired by Motorola and brought under the wing of Motorola Mobility, which was acquired by Google.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the University of Florida.

Robert Moffatt - Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer

Robert is a co-inventor of Etherdyne’s magnetic-resonance technology.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from MIT and a Ph.D. in Physics from Stanford University.

Co-Investors