Rise Nano Optics
Rise Nano Optics is a next-generation optical technology company developing advanced nanomaterial solutions designed to precisely manage how light interacts with the eye.
Our first commercial platform, SpectraGuard™, delivers broadband spectral filtering that selectively attenuates shorter visible wavelengths while maintaining high overall lens clarity—providing a new approach to everyday light management for consumers and eye care professionals.
Next Generation Vision Solutions
Building on this foundation, RISE is advancing a pipeline of nano-optic technologies aimed at addressing unmet needs across light sensitivity, visual comfort, and retinal stress.
Our ongoing research and development efforts are focused on applying our proprietary nanomaterial platform to advance lens solutions that serve a broad range of eyewear users as well as populations affected by diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and other vision-impacting disorders.
Beyond Eyewear
In addition to new eyewear solutions, Rise researchers are pushing the boundaries of material science and building applications of our nano technology platform for use in cosmetics, automotive, residential and commercial glass, as well as digital devices.
COMPANY LEADERSHIP
Dr. Inas Said
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
A highly successful entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in technology companies, Managed R&D, sales and marketing organizations in US, Israel, and Germany in leading multinational organizations.
Erik Ritchie
Chief Commercial Officer
A proven commercial leader and operator, Erik has guided organizations through high-growth and transformational phases. He was most recently CEO of EnChroma, a DTC eyewear and lens technology company. He also served as CCO of Zenni Optical, one of the world’s largest DTC eyewear retailers.
Dr. Awad Shalabny
Chief Technology Officer
A technology leader with a PhD in Nanotechnology and expertise in translating nanomaterial innovations into advanced technologies. As former Head of Process Development at QD-Sol, he worked on nanoparticle-based photocatalysis. He now leads the development and scale-up of Rise's next-generation lens technologies.
Gabi Kabazo
Chief Financial Officer
Experienced finance and operations professional, with +25 years of experience supporting accounting, financing, and IT in complex corporate environments.
Julia Becker
Investor Relations
An accomplished capital markets and investor relations professional with over 15 years of experience developing and executing integrated stakeholder communications and capital market strategies for private and publicly-traded companies. Ms. Becker is the Founder of Strike Communications Inc., a boutique capital markets advisory firm specializing in technology and healthcare.
ADVISORY BOARD
Prof. Naiem Shehadeh, M.D
Advisory Board Member
Professor, Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion. Director, Institute of Diabetes. Endocrinology and Metabolism and Head of the Pediatrics clinic Rambam. President of the Israel Diabetes Association.
Prof. Ido Perlman, Ph.D.
Advisory Board Member
Ido Perlman is a Professor Emeritus of Physiology & Biophysics at the Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa.Professor Perlman is a world-renowned researcher in the field of retinal physiology and diseases.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ralf Wiesmann
Chairman of the Board
Ralf is a business & tech leader with 33 years of experience in hightech industries. Specializing in AI and data science with focus on sales and marketing, Ralf has worked with companies like Nokia, Vodafone, CGI, Accenture, Deloitte and Cognigy.
Inas Said
Board Member
Inas is a highly successful entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in technology companies, Managed R&D, sales and marketing organizations in US, Israel, and Germany in leading multinational organizations.
Nabil Jadaon
Board Member
Nabil Jadaon is an accomplished technology leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience in research, development, and business management
John Sinclair
Board Member
John is a highly accomplished Canadian CPA with extensive experience in the field of finance, accounting, mergers and acquisitions, and the audit of public companies. With a career spanning several decades.