Ryan Tseng

Chief Strategy Officer and Co-Founder Shield AI

Ryan Tseng is Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Shield AI. He is responsible for driving long-term vision, shaping corporate priorities, and guiding the company's positioning at the intersection of autonomy, national security, and emerging technology. He previously served as CEO, guiding the company from inception to becoming one of the most impactful defense technology companies of its generation. Under Ryan's leadership as CEO, Shield AI grew to 1,000 teammates and reached a $5B valuation, becoming the fourth multi-billion-dollar defense technology company. Prior to Shield AI, Ryan was the founder, CEO, and CTO of WiPower, a wireless charging company acquired by Qualcomm. Ryan is a graduate of MIT and the University of Florida. Company Overview Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.