MIT Engineering & Early Startup Success
Ryan Tseng graduated from MIT with a degree in electrical engineering and computer science, later earning his MBA from the University of California, San Diego. He founded wireless power company WiPower, which was acquired by Qualcomm.
Founding Shield AI with Navy SEAL Brother
In 2015, inspired by his brother Brandon Tseng’s combat experiences as a US Navy SEAL in Afghanistan, Ryan co-founded Shield AI to eliminate military and civilian casualties through autonomous reconnaissance.
Hivemind & The V-BAT Aircraft
Shield AI created Hivemind, an autonomous AI pilot that operates fighter jets (including modified F-16s) and V-BAT drones in contested environments without GPS or satellite communications, achieving a $3.5B+ valuation.
