CEO and Co-Founder
Crystal Sonic
Arno Merkle, Co-founder and CEO of Crystal Sonic, is an accomplished leader in the capital equipment and deep tech industries. With a robust background in leading product teams and driving business development at renowned companies including Carl Zeiss, Tescan, Xradia, and XRE, Arno has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of advanced electron- and X-ray microscopy instrumentation across various sectors. His strategic contributions led to successful exits at startups Xradia and XRE in 2013 and 2018, respectively. Arno holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University and currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with his wife. Beyond his professional endeavors, he enjoys playing his cello, hitting the golf course and refining his culinary skills.
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