Commercialization expertise · Silicon Valley

We don’t invent the future. We help the future find its market.

Bringing the best talent from Silicon Valley and around the world to turn breakthrough technologies into successful businesses.

The questions we answer

Which technologies deserve further investment?

Where can this technology create the greatest market impact?

What do our potential customers really need?

Which opportunities should we pursue — partner, expand, or stop?

What is the evidence that justifies investment?

Robert Pearlstein, Founder and CEO of Qanopy Group

Founder & CEO

Robert Pearlstein

More than 35 years of experience turning breakthrough technologies into market success — across Silicon Valley startups, corporate innovation, research institutions, and Global 2000 companies around the world.

  • Former Executive, SRI (Stanford Research Institute)
  • PARC Technology Consultant
  • VP, Business Development at 5 startups — 1 IPO, 4 exits
  • Director, Alliance of CEOs
  • Board Member, Japan Society of Northern California
  • Advisor, Silicon Valley Robotics

Robert has led commercialization initiatives in artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced materials, energy, quantum computing, medical devices, and mobility. He is the author of Built for Global 2: Act Like a Startup, Scale Like a Corporation — a practical guide for commercializing technology inside large organizations.

The Qanopy network: former CEOs, scientists, engineers, venture investors, entrepreneurs, strategic partners, universities, research institutions — and the best startups.

Our commercialization experts

Senior advisors who have built it before.

Pam Deziel Read bio

Pam Deziel

Senior Advisor — Corporate Innovation & Product Development

Former Google/Motorola · Adobe · SRI International

Andy Switky Read bio

Andy Switky

Senior Advisor — Product Innovation & Human-Centered Design

Former IDEO · Lecturer, Stanford University

Clay Phillips Read bio

Clay Phillips

Senior Advisor — Mobility Innovation & Commercialization

Former General Motors · GM Ventures · SRI International

Frank Salm Read bio

Frank Salm

Senior Advisor — Technology Infrastructure & Commercialization

Former Microsoft · Sylantro Systems

John Schuster Read bio

John Schuster

Senior Advisor — Imaging Technologies & Space Systems

Vice President, Sony Space Communications

100+breakthrough technologies commercialized
25+markets & industries served
>$200MR&D & commercialization investment influenced
GlobalNorth America · Europe · Asia

Why Qanopy

Why companies choose us.

Execution, not just recommendations

We work alongside your team to deliver measurable results and accelerate outcomes.

Silicon Valley’s ecosystem

Experts from SRI, PARC, venture firms, startups, and leading Global 2000 companies.

A true partner in your project

Aligned with your objectives, integrated with your team, invested in your success from day one.

Fresh insight — inside and out

We challenge assumptions and combine internal knowledge with external market realities.

Curated access to emerging technologies

A network of high-potential startups and technologies to accelerate your innovation pipeline.

Deep technology expertise

AI · robotics · semiconductors · advanced materials · energy · medical devices, and more.

The journey from lab to market is treacherous.
You don't have to make it alone.

info@qanopygroup.com·+1 (415) 604-1965·Silicon Valley, California