Opening the Next Robotics Chapter
I recently joined the Center for Autonomy at UT Austin as a Postdoctoral Fellow, returning to the robotics frontier after co-founding and scaling a defense AI startup to seven-figure funding.
Pentagon Wargaming Development Partnership
Secured sole-source SBIR Phase III contract by Chief of Wargaming, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment, and US Air Force Autonomy Prime to scale large-scale multi-agent decision-support AI.
Texas AI Caucus Roundtable Discussion
Invited as AI expert to the Innovation & Technology Forum Reception at Capital Factory for roundtable discussion about Texas AI Policy with Rep. Capriglione (HD-98). The AI caucus is a bi-partisan group led by Rep. Capriglione (HD-98) and composed of Texas lawmakers from the Texas Senate and House.
Selected for Air Force AFWERX Ventures TACFI Program
Selected for seven-figure Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) program by Air Force Ventures to further scale Multi AI’s decision-support AI.
Major Phase III Award
Awarded SBIR Phase III contract by Air Force Autonomy Prime to advance decision-support AI for large-scale multi-agent vehicle coordination. Spearheaded cutting-edge AI innovations to enhance autonomous system capabilities in defense applications.
Selected for Top Texas Accelerator
Chosen for the prestigious Capital Factory Accelerator, the largest startup accelerator in Texas, providing exclusive mentorship, funding opportunities, and access to a vast network of investors and industry leaders.
Launch Texas Awardee
Acceptance of Launch Texas award as part of the newly-founded space entrepreneurship program at UT Austin that bridges academia, industry, and venture capital in Texas’ growing space sector.
Major Phase II Award
Awarded six-figure SBIR Phase II contract by Air Force Agility Prime to advance decision-support AI for large-scale multi-agent vehicle coordination. Spearheaded cutting-edge AI innovations to enhance autonomous system capabilities in defense applications.
