Diamond Kinetics
Disrupting baseball and softball by bringing motion analysis to the masses through our patented wireless sensor and software technologies.
- Stage Full Product Ready
- Industry Consumer Products
- Location Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded July 2013
- Employees 8
- Website diamondkinetics.com
Company Summary
Diamond Kinetics has developed and launched a revolutionary technology platform to improve player performance, player/coach engagement, and equipment selection in both baseball and softball. Our sensor driven SwingTracker platform (sensor, web, mobile) simply and accurately brings data and motion analysis in real time to players and coaches of ALL ages and skill levels – unlocking unbelievably powerful performance improvement tools.
Team
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Founder
Dr. William W. Clark is Founder of Diamond Kinetics and a key technical advisor for the company. He has been an active researcher and innovator in the field of dynamic systems and control for over 25 years, and is currently Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at the Univ of Pittsburgh. His research has focused on sensors and actuators, smart materials and structures, energy harvesting, and mechatronics.
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Chief Commercial Officer
20+ years executive experience in consumer packaged goods (GSK Consumer); SVP sales and marketing in angel funded tech startup; advisor and board member for several early stage and growth companies.
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Co-Founder/CEO
C.J. is responsible for leading commercialization efforts of all products and applications, as well as guiding overall vision and strategy for the company. Prior to Diamond Kinetics, C.J. served as director of an early stage tech commercialization program at the University of Pittsburgh. C.J. holds a B.S. from North Carolina State University and a MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business.
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Sr. Software Architect
Mike is the Lead Software Architect at Diamond Kinetics where he is responsible for the design, implementation, and technical direction for all products. Prior to joining Diamond Kinetics, he was the Founder and CEO of StatEasy, a sports statistics and video company that made searching inside of game video a breeze.
A native of East Brunswick, NJ, Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University. -
Sr. Product and Community Manager
Katrina brings almost fifteen years of consumer marketing and research experience in managing new product launches to the Diamond Kinetics team. Prior to joining, Katrina was responsible for BodyMedia’s products acquired by Jawbone. Prior to that, she managed several leading consumer healthcare brands at GSK Consumer Healthcare.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Katrina holds a MBA and BS in Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University.
Advisors
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Cohen and GrigsbyLawyerUnconfirmedSisterson and Co.AccountantUnconfirmedFaculty - Carnegie Mellon University
Previous Investors
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FoundersUnconfirmedJames LikenUnconfirmedInnovation Works - Larry WeidmanExecutive in ResidenceUnconfirmed
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Stephen RobinsonInvestorUnconfirmed
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