Centrepolis Accelerator

Chief Operating Officer

Sigma International

Chief Technology Officer

Interim General Manager - Sigma India

Innovation and Advanced Product Management Director

Detroit Materials

Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund

The Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund (ZLCF) is a pre-seed investment fund established to identify and accelerate the commercialization of ideas generated within the University community and the surrounding area. The team adopts a hands-on approach to investing that leverages the talents and resources available at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan to make a real impact for the entrepreneur and the University.

Advisor

Kinetik Partners

Partner with organizations to achieve profitable growth by identifying market discontinuities, jobs to be done, and developing products or services that meet the customer needs. In addition, provide divisional leaders and small business owners new market opportunities outside their current target industry.  

Strategy Development | Strategic Partnerships | Portfolio Analysis & Management | Technology and Product Roadmapping | Cost & Profit Pool Analysis | Design Thinking | Business Model Innovation | Jobs to be done Theory | Go-to-Market Strategy | VSM | Value Chain Analysis |

Managing Partner

NextEnergy 

Provide growth and commercialization strategies for advanced manufacturing and mobility firms. 

Diversification Strategy | Strategic Partnerships | Technology Due Diligence | Funding Opportunities | Business Opportunities | Technology Commercialization & Scale Up |

Director, Industry Services

Ricardo

Capture and deliver customer projects by developing new strategic partnerships and leading a cross-functional teams.

Business Manager - Clean Tech

Execute and lead technical projects leveraging New Product Development and DFM&A processes and tools.

Sr. Project Engineer

🚀Value Creation Catalyst🌱💡 Empowering Start-ups and Small & Midsize Enterprises through Innovation Programs and Product Strategies | Technology Scout | Ecosystem Developer | Dual Use HardTech

🚀 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝗮𝗻 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲?

As a seasoned 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭, I'm here to unveil the answer. I empower ventures through dynamic Innovation Programs and cutting-edge Product Strategies.

🚀 Here's what I bring to the table:

🔹 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: With a rich history as COO, CTO, MD, and CEO in tier 1 technology accelerators, start-ups, and consultancies, I've honed a comprehensive understanding of the hardtech space. My experience spans mobility, defense, aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing markets.

🔹 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: I've led and executed numerous growth strategies, propelling entry into new markets, creation of adjacent product lines, and design of innovative business units.

🔹 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: My expertise extends to international strategic partnerships. I've successfully structured collaborations with tech providers, universities, research institutions, and accelerators across the US, Korea, India, and Europe.

🔹 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Engaging and evaluating corporate innovation ecosystems worldwide, I've partnered with regional economic development organizations to develop strategic plans that foster industrial and innovation growth. I'm well-versed in forming Public Private Partnerships.

🔹 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫: My track record in corporate development includes identifying and evaluating target technologies and companies in crucial sectors like lightweighting, electrification, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing.

🔹 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞: Develop Agile, Test and Learn strategies enabling me to define, ideate, prototype, and test new products and business models, resulting in successful product line deployments and new business unit creations.

🔹 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫: Serving as a mentor and advisor, I've guided professors, entrepreneurs, innovators, and corporates through early-stage business development. My mentorship roles include Plug and Play Detroit, NSIN Foundry Program, UoM Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, DOE I-Corps, and Ross venture fund.

Innovation drives progress, and my mission is to empower start-ups and SMEs to thrive in the world of technology. Let's connect and explore how we can create a brighter future together!

Pedro Guillen

RoboSuccess

CEO and Founder

Humanoids Summit

VP of Marketing

Duckietown

As the Head of Growth at Duckietown, I spearhead strategic initiatives aimed at driving business expansion and enhancing market penetration. My role involves a dynamic combination of data-driven marketing strategies, user acquisition, and partnership development to foster scalable growth. I focus on identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities to increase our customer base and strengthen our brand presence in the autonomous vehicle learning environment. By leveraging innovative outreach techniques, I ensure that Duckietown not only reaches but exceeds its growth objectives, maintaining its position at the forefront of educational robotics.

Head of Customer Success

Daily Connect

As a leader, my responsibility is to oversee the overall customer satisfaction of the company. This role involves strategizing and implementing processes that improve customer interactions and experiences across all touchpoints. My goal is to create a department and various strategies to help us understand customer needs and expectations, analyze feedback, and coordinate with different departments to ensure a cohesive and positive customer journey. I am working on monitoring and improving the performance metrics, leading customer experience teams, and staying abreast of market trends to drive improvements in service quality, customer retention, and brand loyalty for our different products.

Chief of Growth

The Latina Success

As a passionate advocate for diversity in tech, our team is dedicated to promoting and supporting Latinos in the industry. We strive to educate and empower the Hispanic community with effective strategies for success in Customer Success. Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and equitable tech landscape for all.

Founder

Formant

As the first Customer Success Manager, I played a pivotal role in shaping and driving the success of our organization. I strategically developed and implemented various initiatives to enhance our services and pave the way for a successful market launch. Being the pioneer CSM, I established best practices and procedures that became the foundation for our customer success department.

Principal Customer Success Manager

Blue Ocean Robotics

Throughout my time at Blue Ocean Robotics (BOR), I prioritized providing exceptional services to customers by meeting their needs and ensuring their satisfaction. I served as a voice of the customer, communicating their feedback and requirements to Marketing, Sales, and Product Development teams.

Senior Customer Success Manager (Americas Region)

Genius Plaza

During my tenure, I successfully established and oversaw the development of the Customer Success and Customer Service departments, playing a pivotal role in their creation and growth. As a leader, I implemented effective strategies to ensure the success of our customers and drive the company's Go-to-Market initiatives.

Head of Customer Happiness at Genius Plaza

Plataformai

As a key member of the team, I played a pivotal role in the successful implementation of our software solutions for clients. By providing exceptional service and acting as a trusted consultant, I assisted clients in improving their administrative processes and achieving their goals. I effectively managed a portfolio of over 100 customer relationships, working closely with them to create efficient workflows and enhance their procedures.

Lead of Implementation

Robot GDL

As a pivotal team member, I assumed a leadership role in overseeing the operations of sales, marketing, and customer experience departments, driving their success and ensuring seamless operations. I spearheaded impactful sales campaigns that yielded significant results, positioning the company for growth and prosperity.

Director of Customer Operations

Aligning technology, humans, robots, and business | Chief Customer Officer | Technology, SaaS, RaaS and Robotics Expert | Startup Advisor | Women in Tech Advocate | Latinos in Tech Mentor

As a proud Latina with over 15 years of experience leading Customer Success and Growth teams across high-tech startups, I bring a unique perspective shaped by my heritage and professional journey. My background as an Industrial Engineer and current pursuit of an MBA provides me with the strategic and analytical skills necessary for scaling businesses and identifying market fit.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse teams to cultivate customer-centric cultures and drive operational efficiency. I specialize in guiding companies through various growth stages by implementing Customer Success frameworks tailored to their unique needs. My passion lies in helping founders and executives understand the vital role Customer Success plays in achieving sustainable growth.

As a member of the Women in Robotics community, I am dedicated to empowering women in tech and mentoring fellow Latinas to pursue careers in STEM. Most recently, I founded The Latina Success, an agency that supports companies' Customer Success initiatives by providing fractional services designed to optimize customer engagement and retention strategies.

Jesica Chavez 🤖🎙️

Happy International Humanoid Day!

Celebrating this day at the best event with the best community ever!

Humanoids Summit

#HumanoidsSummit #Humanoids #AI #Robots4Good

The day has finally arrived! The Humanoids Summit kicks off today, and I can’t wait to reconnect with familiar faces and meet the amazing robots coming to life on our stage.

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#Humanoidssummit #robots4good

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Happy Thanksgiving to all my amazing community! 🧡

I officially started celebrating Thanksgiving 12 years ago when I moved to the United States, and every year it reminds me how much I have to be grateful for.

I’m thankful for this incredible journey, for the friendships I’ve built along the way, and for being part of such an inspiring community. I feel truly lucky to work on meaningful projects and collaborate with incredible companies and people.

Wishing you all a warm and joyful Thanksgiving!

#HappyThanksgiving #Thankful #Grateful #LatinainTech

🚀 Check out the latest release from ObotX - open source universal robots!

The team has launched a new open-source Mobile Manipulator repository featuring the MORPH Series—two parallel-manipulator configurations on an omnidirectional base, all running in the simple Google DeepMind MuJoCo interface. Anyone can download, simulate, and experiment with the system.
What stands out is ObotX’s focus on radical affordability (estimated ~$1,500 build cost vs. ~$35,000 industrial systems) and their commitment to keeping the design open for personal and research use. The project is also rooted in a social mission: using accessible robotics to reduce hazardous labor and create pathways away from child labor worldwide

Repo 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dqDRWnZ7

#Humanoids #AI #Robotics #Simulation #OpenSource

Did you see those moves from Booster Robotics? 
As someone who loves dancing, I’m secretly hoping I get my moment to dance with him at the Humanoids Summit. 🤖💃

#HumanoidsSummit #Humanoids #PhysicalAI #WomeninRobotics

A human-inspired neck for humanoids, what a fascinating work!

Could this unlock new use cases for medical applications as well?

While many still criticize the humanoid boom, I see a different reality: these systems are evolving to support a wide range of use cases, some more meaningful than others, including advancing healthcare and medical research.

#Humanoids #AI #PhysicalAI #WomeninRobotics

Elon Musk recently claimed that humanoids will eliminate poverty and deliver high-class medical care to everyone.

Yes, hardware, AI models, and manufacturing pipelines are accelerating fast. We’re closer than ever to scalable humanoid deployment.

But “ending poverty”? That’s a bold leap.

Robots can reshape labor, efficiency, and access, but poverty is not just a productivity issue. It’s policy, infrastructure, distribution, and human priorities.
Humanoids will transform industries? No doubt.

But will they solve inequality? Or will they amplify the gap?

#Humanoids #Robotics #AI #WomeninRobotics

The Humanoids Summit is returning to Silicon Valley, and the excitement is growing! We're almost at a sell-out, so if you don't want to miss this year-end event, be sure to reserve your spot today. 

#HumanoidsSummit #SiliconValley #AI #EmbodiedAI

https://lnkd.in/gRWHEVuJ

Open article: Humanoids Summit Returns to Silicon Valley by businesswire.com

Humanoids Summit Returns to Silicon Valley

What an incredible way to close out the year—an outstanding event surrounded by inspiring people. The Humanoids Summit Silicon Valley 2025 brought together more than 2,000 attendees and showcased just how far this industry has come. I’m truly proud to be part of this community and to witness these advancements firsthand. Already looking forward to what 2026 will bring.

Jeff Frick Kimate Richards Modar Alaoui Marya Unwala Lisa Her Duk Chun Jeff Burnstein Jeff Pittelkow Niv Sundaram Roy Zorba Lorenzo Juncaj Evan Wineland Aadeel Akhtar, PhD

#HumanoidsSummit #EndoftheYear #Robotics #AI

Good morning from the beautiful UP Michigan! 

Before the holiday rush begins, give yourself a midweek pause. Gratitude grow in the moment we used to stop and notice.

#wednesdaywisdom #startuplife #womeninrobotics #gratitude

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