Patrick J. Hood

Patrick Hood is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive, serving as Founder and CEO of Cornerstone Research Group, Inc. since March 1997, and holding several other significant roles including Founder of Rushlight Assets, Inc. and Founder of Lectratek LLC, both initiated in 2020. As Co-Founder and CEO of Rushlight Ventures, LLC, and Co-Founder and Chairman of Spintech, LLC, Patrick focuses on technology commercialization and innovative solutions for the aerospace and defense sectors. With a background as a Research Engineer for the United States Air Force and a Member of the Technical Staff at Rockwell International, Patrick holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science along with an MS and BS in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Davis.