Erik Knall

Erik Knall is an Investment Associate at Azolla Ventures, where he applies a strong technical foundation to sourcing, research, and diligence for early-stage technology investments with climate impact potential. His experiences span national labs, industry, and international settings, blending scientific rigor with real-world application. Erik began his career programming cameras for plasma physics experiments at University of California, Los Angeles and later earned a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Harvard University, focusing on nanofabrication of diamonds for quantum technology.