Ryan Tseng is the CEO and Co-Founder of Shield AI, a company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a background in founding and leading successful technology companies, including WiPower, Tseng has guided Shield AI to become a multi-billion-dollar defense technology company and a leader in AI pilots.
Who is the CEO of Shield AI?
Ryan Tseng is a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong background in technology, particularly in AI and wireless charging. Before co-founding Shield AI, Tseng founded WiPower, a wireless charging company that was later acquired by Qualcomm. At Qualcomm, he continued to pioneer wireless charging technology and holds more than 20 patents. His technical works have been cited over 2,000 times.
As the CEO and Co-Founder of Shield AI, Tseng has led the company to grow to over 500 teammates, raised over half a billion dollars, and established it as the fourth multi-billion-dollar defense technology company and the leader in AI pilots. Under his leadership, Shield AI aspires to become a defining technology company of this generation, known for its commitment to values and immense contributions to national security and global stability.
Work History
- CEO, CTO & Founder of WiPower, Inc from July 2006 to August 2010
- Technical Lead for Wireless Power Program at Qualcomm from August 2010 to November 2013
- CEO and Co-founder of Shield AI since June 2015
Education History
Ryan Tseng holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from the University of Florida, where he focused on electrical engineering. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), concentrating on entrepreneurship, technology, and finance. This strong educational foundation has played a significant role in shaping Tseng's successful career as a technology entrepreneur and leader.
When did Ryan Tseng join Shield AI?
Ryan Tseng co-founded Shield AI in June 2015 and has been serving as its CEO since the company's inception. As of now, Tseng has been leading Shield AI for over six years, guiding the company to become a multi-billion-dollar defense technology firm and a leader in AI pilots.