Sam Miri joined NextInput in 2016 as Vice President of Business Development, taking responsibility for OEM sales initiatives and partnership development throughout the Americas and Europe.
Working closely with technology partners, manufacturers, and enterprise customers, he focused on expanding market presence while helping organizations integrate advanced force-sensing solutions into next-generation products.
His collaborative leadership style quickly became one of his defining characteristics. By prioritizing communication and long-term relationships, Sam helped strengthen partnerships while supporting sustainable business growth across multiple markets.
When NextInput became part of Qorvo, Sam continued his leadership journey by transitioning into the role of Director of Business Development within Qorvo's Sensor Fusion Business Unit.
In this position, he supports commercial strategy for mobile and consumer applications powered by NextInput's MEMS-based force-sensing technology.
His responsibilities include:
Strategic business development
Customer relationship management
OEM partnership initiatives
Market expansion planning
Commercialization strategy
Cross-functional collaboration
Revenue growth initiatives
Technology adoption planning
By combining technical understanding with market insight, Sam helps organizations identify opportunities where innovative sensor technologies can improve user experiences and product performance.
NextInput's technology enables intuitive force-sensing capabilities that improve interactions between users and electronic devices.
Applications supported by these solutions include:
Smartphones
Tablets
Wearables
Gaming devices
Automotive controls
Medical equipment
Industrial interfaces
Internet of Things (IoT) products
Consumer electronics
Through his business development leadership, Sam contributes to expanding adoption of these technologies while helping customers navigate evolving market demands.
Before joining NextInput, Sam served as Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Business Development at Xicato.
In this executive position, he oversaw worldwide sales operations while supporting business development initiatives for products including:
Smart building controls
LED lighting technologies
Connected drivers
Intelligent lighting systems
His responsibilities extended across customer engagement, market strategy, channel development, and international sales leadership.
Working with architects, designers, and technology partners, Sam helped promote innovative lighting solutions recognized for quality, durability, and performance.
Sam also spent six years with InvenSense in senior sales and business development leadership positions.
During this period, he supported commercialization efforts involving:
Motion sensors
Inertial sensing technologies
Sensor hub software
Indoor positioning solutions
Motion tracking algorithms
Embedded software platforms
Following the acquisition of Movea, Sam played an important role in integrating software and hardware capabilities while supporting strategic growth initiatives across global markets.