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M. Faris
Chairman at
LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Net worth: 351 556 $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Mr. M.
S.
Faris is an Independent Director at Perimeter Acquisition Corp.
I, a Chairman at LightPath Technologies, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer at Eqlipse Quantum, a Chief Executive Officer at Luminar Semiconductor, Inc. and a Chief Operating Officer at Open Photonics, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Perimeter Acquisition Corp.
I, Florida High Tech Corridor Council, Inc., Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, Spectra Health, Inc. and Technology Commercialization Group LLC.
Mr. Faris was previously employed as a Chief Executive Officer & Director by ColdQuanta, Inc., a Chief Business Officer by LAZR, Inc., a Chief Business Officer by Luminar Technologies, Inc., a Chairman by Aerosonix, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer & Director by MicroVapor Devices LLC, a Chairman by The Orlando Economic Development Commission, a President & Chief Executive Officer by Planar Energy Devices, Inc., a Partner by IP Ventures, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer by Astralis Group LLC, a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Waveguide Solutions, Inc., a Chief Operating Officer & Director by Ocean Optics, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer by Hope Enterprise Corp., a Chairman by Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, a Chairman by Orlando Economic Partnership, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer by Panaceutics Nutrition, Inc., and a Chief Executive Officer by The Enterprise Corp.
He also served on the board at Florida Technology Seed Capital Fund.
He received his undergraduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0.53% | 2025-05-12 | 28,000 ( 0.53% ) | 311 920 $ | 2026-08-30 |
| 2025-11-17 | 3,940 ( 0.01% ) | 39 636 $ | 2026-08-30 |
M. Faris active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Chairman | 2022-12-19 |
Technology Commercialization Group LLC
 Technology Commercialization Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a life sciences consulting firm | Director/Board Member | - |
Florida High Tech Corridor Council, Inc.
 Florida High Tech Corridor Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides regional economic development services for university | Director/Board Member | - |
Open Photonics, Inc.
 Open Photonics, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops photonic technologies | Founder | - |
Spectra Health, Inc.
 Spectra Health, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Spectra Health, Inc. is a private company based in Orlando, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce
 Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Director/Board Member | 2010-03-28 |
Luminar Semiconductor, Inc.
 Luminar Semiconductor, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Builds chip-scale photonic solutions for optoelectronic problems | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of M. Faris
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
ColdQuanta, Inc.
 ColdQuanta, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Operates as a quantum technology company | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-04-04 |
| LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2021-10-31 |
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Training of M. Faris
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Connections
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1st degree connections
25
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 25 |
|---|---|
LightPath Technologies, Inc.
 LightPath Technologies, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures and supplies optical products | Electronic Technology |
Waveguide Solutions, Inc.
 Waveguide Solutions, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops, designs and manufactures planar lightwave circuit and micro-optic solutions | Electronic Technology |
Panaceutics Nutrition, Inc.
 Panaceutics Nutrition, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures nutritional supplements | Health Technology |
Ocean Optics, Inc.
 Ocean Optics, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Supplies optical sensing systems that determine the color, brightness and chemical properties | Retail Trade |
The Pennsylvania State University
 The Pennsylvania State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Hope Enterprise Corp.
 Hope Enterprise Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides mortgage lending, technical assistance and consumer financing | Commercial Services |
Economic Development Commission of Mid Florida
 Economic Development Commission of Mid Florida General GovernmentGovernment The Economic Development Commission of Mid Florida, operating as the Orlando Economic Partnership, is a regional organization dedicated to advancing prosperity in the Orlando metropolitan area by fostering economic growth, investment, and community development. Formed in 2017 through a merger of regional entities, the organization unites business, government, and community leaders to promote Orlando as a hub for education, business, and entertainment. The private company is based in Orlando, FL. It supports industry sectors such as advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, digital technology, life sciences and healthcare, logistics, and a semiconductor cluster centered around NeoCity. The organization provides services to businesses seeking to locate or expand in the region, including project management, site selection, evaluation of financial incentives, workforce recruitment and training, and film industry support. It leads long-term initiatives to transform the region’s economy and infrastructure, offers economic data tools to guide decision-making, and provides leadership development programs. | Government |
Planar Energy Devices, Inc.
 Planar Energy Devices, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs and develops energy storage devices | Producer Manufacturing |
Florida High Tech Corridor Council, Inc.
Florida High Tech Corridor Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides regional economic development services for university | Commercial Services |
Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce
Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Astralis Group LLC | |
IP Ventures, Inc.
 IP Ventures, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as an investment holding company | Finance |
Open Photonics, Inc.
Open Photonics, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops photonic technologies | Electronic Technology |
Spectra Health, Inc.
Spectra Health, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Spectra Health, Inc. is a private company based in Orlando, FL. | Health Services |
MicroVapor Devices LLC
 MicroVapor Devices LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures portable vibrating mesh nebulizer for aerosol drug delivery to patients | Health Technology |
Florida Technology Seed Capital Fund
 Florida Technology Seed Capital Fund Investment ManagersFinance Florida Technology invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of science and technology sectors. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
The Orlando Economic Development Commission
 The Orlando Economic Development Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic development services | Commercial Services |
Orlando Economic Partnership
 Orlando Economic Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides jobs and educational support services | Commercial Services |
Technology Commercialization Group LLC
Technology Commercialization Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a life sciences consulting firm | Commercial Services |
LAZR, Inc.
 LAZR, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Produces sensor technologies for autonomous vehicle industry | Electronic Technology |
ColdQuanta, Inc.
ColdQuanta, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Operates as a quantum technology company | Electronic Technology |
The Enterprise Corp.
 The Enterprise Corp. Investment ManagersFinance The Enterprise invests in private companies located in the Unites States. The firm focuses across a broad range of sectors. It provides financing for early stage transactions. | Finance |
Aerosonix, Inc. | |
Luminar Technologies, Inc.
 Luminar Technologies, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Develops, manufactures and sells LiDAR sensors, semiconductors & software for automotive, commercial vehicle, robotic-taxi and adjacent industries | Electronic Technology |
Luminar Semiconductor, Inc.
Luminar Semiconductor, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Builds chip-scale photonic solutions for optoelectronic problems | Electronic Technology |
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