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David Welch
Chairman at
Axiado Corp.
Net worth: 310 $ as of 2026-04-29
Profile
David F.
Welch is the founder of Infinera Corp., which was founded in 2000.
He held the title of President, Director & Chief Technology Officer from 2013 to 2018.
Currently, Dr. Welch is the Chairman of Axiado Corp., a Director at Primarion, Inc., a Director at The Optical Society of America, a Trustee at Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., and a Member of the National Academy of Engineering.
In his former positions, he was a Director at CyOptics Acquisition Corp., an Independent Director at Rezolute, Inc. from 2015 to 2019, an Independent Director at CytoDyn, Inc. from 2019 to 2020, the CTO & Vice President-Corporate Development at SDL, Inc. from 1985 to 2001, the Chief Technology Officer-Transmission Division at Viavi Solutions, Inc. in 2001, and the Chief Technology Officer-Transmission Division at Jds Uniphase Corp.
in 2001.
Dr. Welch obtained a doctorate degree from Cornell University in 1985 and an undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware in 1981.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-30 | 1,000 ( 8.52% ) | 310 $ | 2026-04-29 |
David Welch active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Primarion, Inc.
 Primarion, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Provides digital power solutions architecture | Director/Board Member | - |
The Optical Society of America
 The Optical Society of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides publications, meetings and membership programs in optics and photonics | Director/Board Member | - |
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
 Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides environmental protection services | Director/Board Member | - |
National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Axiado Corp.
 Axiado Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and operates security infrastructure software | Chairman | - |
Former positions of David Welch
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CYTODYN INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-08-31 |
| REZOLUTE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-02-09 |
CyOptics Acquisition Corp.
 CyOptics Acquisition Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs, develops and produces integrated indium phosphide solutions | Director/Board Member | 2008-02-24 |
| VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2001-03-31 |
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Connections
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1st degree connections
14
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
SDL, Inc.
 SDL, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells semiconductor & related pr | Electronic Technology |
Viavi Solutions, Inc.
 Viavi Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides network test, monitoring and assurance solutions | Technology Services |
CytoDyn, Inc.
 CytoDyn, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes pharmaceutical products to treat human immunodeficiency virus infection | Health Technology |
Primarion, Inc.
Primarion, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Provides digital power solutions architecture | Producer Manufacturing |
Infinera Corp.
 Infinera Corp. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies networking equipment, optical semiconductors and software products | Distribution Services |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Delaware
 University of Delaware Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides environmental protection services | Commercial Services |
CyOptics Acquisition Corp.
CyOptics Acquisition Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs, develops and produces integrated indium phosphide solutions | Electronic Technology |
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Commercial Services |
The Optical Society of America
The Optical Society of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides publications, meetings and membership programs in optics and photonics | Commercial Services |
Rezolute, Inc.
 Rezolute, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops transformative therapies for metabolic diseases related to chronic glucose imbalance | Health Technology |
Jds Uniphase Corp.
 Jds Uniphase Corp. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Manufactures communication equipment | Electronic Technology |
Axiado Corp.
Axiado Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and operates security infrastructure software | Technology Services |
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