Pix2o is a Northern California technology company with roots in the video and telecommunications industries. By combining expertise and technology from these industries, Pix2o is able to deliver superior quality daylight-visible video images, scalable from less than 1 square meter to 100s of square meters. Our modular design is perfect for temporary installations, where systems can easily be deployed, reconfigured and used again. All major components are completely waterproof, extremely rugged and capable of both rigid and flexible installations. Using a small number of system components and minimal cabling, Pix2o video systems are easy to install, use, and support.
Leo Stearns - CEO
Mr. Stearns brings over 23 years experience in the Aerospace, Telecom and LED Video Display industries to the company. A BSEE from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Mr. Stearns began his career with Allied-Signal Aerospace as a design engineer. In 1995, Mr. Stearns transitioned into the Telecom industry as a development manager for DSC, which was later acquired by Alcatel. In 1999, Leo joined Calix networks as one of its first employees, rising to the position of Senior Director of Engineering and Business Unit Manager. While at Calix, he successfully directed their flagship product from initial concept into volume production at over $275M per year. Leo helped drive the transition of manufacturing and development to low cost regions. In 2004, he created and led the first new business unit within Calix, focusing on Ethernet products and driving Calix's transition into the Datacom industry while developing an Ethernet based access platform from inception to field trials. During his tenure, he developed strong relationships with customers and the supply base and successfully demonstrated a strong comprehension of all aspects of starting and operating a complete business. Pix2o is the genesis of Mr. Stearns' success in architecting and building products and organizations in the telecom industry, coupled with his understanding of the opportunities available in the large screen display market.
Lynton Auld - CTO
Mr. Auld is an MSEE with over 30 years in Telecom, Aerospace, IT and LED Video Display industries. Lynton personally created software architectures and communications protocols for four different systems in three different industries. Mr. Auld participated and led the system architecture definition for multiple platforms in the datacom, telecom and video system industries. In 1985, Mr. Auld joined HP in South Africa, ultimately managing a regional pre-sales and consulting engineering organization. In 1992, Lynton joined Nortel Networks as Software engineering manager. In 1996, Mr. Auld became Director of Software Engineering at DSC (later Alcatel), responsible for a team of 75 engineers supporting multiple simultaneous software releases. In 2001, Lynton joined Calix Networks, where he created and managed the system integration team.
Jerry Gladstone - Vice Chairman
Mr. Gladstone brings over 40 years experience in high technology with 34 years at Agilent Technologies (formerly Hewlett-Packard) retiring as Vice President & General Manager of the Worldwide Process & Technology Centers with operations in the U.S. and Asia. Before transitioning to executive management, he was responsible for many advances in semiconductor, high-frequency, optical, and communications technologies. Jerry was educated at Cooper Union, Stanford University, and the Polytechnic University with degrees in electrical engineering and applied physics. He has completed extensive business, management and leadership coursework at Stanford, Harvard and Hewlett-Packard's in-house programs. He has served on the advisory boards of Sonoma State University's School of Science and Technology, and Auburn University's Sam Ginn College of Engineering. He was also Adjunct Professor at Sonoma State University. Since "retirement" he has been active as advisor, consultant, Director and principal at numerous technology startups and early stage companies.