Syntiant Corp., a leader in low-power edge AI deployment, has strengthened its executive team with the appointments of Ron Shelton as chief financial officer and Vince Graziani as general manager and senior vice president of its AI business unit. These strategic hires enhance Syntiant’s ability to scale its innovative edge AI solutions globally.
Syntiant appoints Ron Shelton as chief financial officer.
Vince Graziani named GM and SVP of AI Business Unit.
Shelton brings 25 years of CFO experience in semiconductors.
Graziani has led tech firms from startup to commercial scale.
Moves support Syntiant’s global edge AI market expansion.
Enhances financial strategy and AI solution development.
Syntiant’s new appointments position the company for growth in the edge AI market, projected to reach $36 billion by 2030. “Bringing in leaders like Ron and Vince reflects our commitment to scaling Syntiant as a global force in edge AI,” said Kurt Busch, CEO of Syntiant. These executives will drive financial strategy and AI innovation, strengthening Syntiant’s market presence.
Ron Shelton joins Syntiant with over 25 years of CFO experience, having led financial operations at Navitas Semiconductor and Adesto Technologies, acquired by Dialog Semiconductor in 2020. He also served as CFO at Cirrus Logic and guided multiple companies through successful public offerings. His expertise will enhance Syntiant’s financial strategy as it navigates public markets and scales operations.
Vince Graziani brings extensive experience in scaling technology companies, most recently as CEO of IDEX Biometrics ASA, a leader in fingerprint biometric technologies. With degrees in electrical engineering, Graziani will lead Syntiant’s AI business unit, driving the development and adoption of end-to-end AI solutions across industries like IoT and consumer electronics.
Syntiant’s low-power AI chips enable efficient deployment on edge devices, supporting applications in smart homes, wearables, and industrial IoT. The leadership additions align with Syntiant’s goal to deepen customer engagements and accelerate adoption in key industries. Shelton and Graziani’s expertise will enhance product development and global expansion efforts.
With a customer base spanning North America, Asia, and Europe, Syntiant is poised to capitalize on the growing demand for edge AI. The appointments of Shelton and Graziani strengthen its leadership, ensuring robust financial management and innovative AI solutions to meet market demands and drive long-term success.
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Syntiant® is Making Edge AI a Reality™ by delivering highly efficient processor, sensor and software solutions. With more than 100 million purpose-built silicon and ML models deployed, along with billions of MEMS microphones and sensors, Syntiant’s technology is powering edge AI applications for speech, audio, sensor and vision processing worldwide. From earbuds to automobiles, the company’s turnkey solutions enable advanced edge AI capabilities across diverse consumer and industrial use cases.
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