Eric Hall is a Managing Partner at Wavepeak Ventures and Entrada Ventures, where he focuses on early-stage investments in founders leveraging quantum technologies to address major industry challenges. Previously, he served as Managing Director at Golding Partners, a boutique M&A investment bank, and held executive roles at four successful startups in the photonics industry. He holds a PhD in Materials Science from UC Santa Barbara, an MBA from Columbia Business School, and a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley.