Will Schumaker

Will Schumaker is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in technology and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as a Partner at Alchemist Accelerator, Will has previously founded and held multiple leadership roles, including CEO, CTO, and Founder at xLight Inc. Will's expertise in light source architecture was developed during a tenure at KLA. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Stanford Ignite Certificate in Entrepreneurship from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Prior research experience includes positions as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Stanford University and a Graduate Research Fellow at the University of Michigan.