Gunter Reiss

About Gunter Reiss

Innovation drives me. Disruption defines me. Growth is my legacy.As a bold and passionate Silicon Valley executive with Austrian roots and two decades of global leadership, I specialize in launching transformative technologies, building iconic brands, and delivering outsized revenue growth for both private and public companies across continents.I have led and scaled businesses at the epicenter of some of the most disruptive shifts in tech:4G and 5G Mobile Networks. AI Powered Gigabit Broadband. Silicon Photonics. Advanced Semiconductor foundries. Cloud Infrastructure. Cybersecurity. From zero to hundreds of millions in revenue, I have architected global sales and GTM strategies that break through barriers, backed by high-impact marketing and visionary strategic partnerships and alliances.I don’t just adapt to change. I lead it. I have built world-class sales and marketing teams across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, united by purpose and metrics. Whether pioneering new technologies and product categories, reviving legacy brands, or entering complex international markets, I bring intensity, clarity, and executional rigor.Global in mindset, grounded in impactSilicon Valley is my base, but I operate without borders. With 20 years of constant global engagement, I have turned flights into strategy sessions and boardrooms into launchpads for change.Recognized Thought LeaderI have delivered keynote talks and participated in panels at some of the most impactful industry events: Mobile World Congress, Network X, Fiber Connect, ANGA COM, BREKO, MENAISC, Huawei Connect, and CPX CheckPoint, helping shape the conversations around our connected, AI-powered future.What I Deliver:• Proven $300M+ revenue impact across complex B2B ecosystems• Expertise in AI, silicon photonics, cloud, networking, mobile infrastructure, and security• GTM acceleration, category creation, and bold brand positioning• Sales and marketing team leadership with a culture of accountability and speed• Equally effective in high-growth startups and Fortune 500 environments• Trusted partner to CEOs, founders, investors, and boardsLet’s build the futureIf you are looking to scale globally, disrupt markets, and lead in the age of AI, photonics, quantum compute, and intelligent infrastructure—I’m ready to lead the charge. Every day, with relentless energy, clarity of purpose, and a passion to leave a lasting mark on the world.

Experience

1. Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

   Skorpios Technologies, Inc.

   Mar 2025 — Present · Los Gatos, CA, US

   Reporting to the CEO and founder, leading global sales and marketing for Silicon Photonics chip development, semiconductor fab, and test wafer services * Responsible for reigniting revenue growth and building global pipeline for fab and test wafer services* Spearheading new Silicon Photonics chip business development for AI data centers/ hyperscalers, and networking vendors * Restored and secured strategic customer and channel partner wins, and new logos * Implemented new revenue operations metrics to track number of quotations, value, pipeline conversion, win rate, customer development, and engagements

Education

• HTL Donaustadt, Vienna, Austria

  Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Harvard University

  Executive Certificate, Executive Negotiations Program

  2007

• University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

  Venture Capitalist Executive Program

  2012 — 2012

• Technische Universität Wien

  Technical Physics and Astronomy

  1989 — 1990

• California Institute of Management & Technology

  Executive Certificate , Strategic Alliances & Partnerships

  2008

• UCLA Anderson School of Management

  Executive Program, Mergers & Acquisitions

  2010 — 2010