POET and GlobalFoundries connections:
POET CEO - Dr Suresh Venkatesan joined POET Technologies from GLOBALFOUNDRIES where he served most recently Senior Vice President, Technology Development
POET VP, General Manager - James Lee 19-year career with GLOBALFOUNDRIES where he held various technical and management positions
Co-Chairman of the Board (former) - Ajit Manocha - former CEO of GlobalFoundries
Plus I am sure several more