Evgenii Shershnev brings deep expertise in product certification and global regulatory standards across a wide range of verticals. With a background in materials science and mechanical engineering, his experience spans consumer electronics, advanced manufacturing, and construction technologies, with roles at companies including Corsair, Mighty Buildings, and GE. At Kite, he helps translate regulatory complexity into structured intelligence that companies can act on early in the product lifecycle.

Chris Rodstrom is a regulatory and permitting expert with decades of experience in energy development and infrastructure deployment. Chris brings deep, hands-on experience across offshore wind, battery storage, transmission, substations, and solar, working across developer, utility, and consulting roles. He has led siting and permitting strategy, navigated public utility commission proceedings, and managed federal and state approvals.

John Backer is a Managing Partner at On Tap Consulting and brings over twenty-five years of executive experience building and scaling hardware businesses. His expertise spans new product introduction (NPI), manufacturing operations, and financial strategy to accelerate product time to market. With experience across consumer electronics, medical devices, capital equipment, e-commerce, and food products, he brings a broad perspective on common pitfalls and effective strategies for scaling hardware companies.