Building a Hardware Company in NYC Panel w/ a16z American Dynamism
About This Event
To kick off NY Deep Tech Week, join us for a panel on "Building a Hardware Company in NYC" with the founders of three hardware companies based right here in New York: Jamie Niu of Podium Automation, Eddie Cohen of Infinite Machine, and Joel Anderson of ZeroMark. Moderated by a16z American Dynamism partner Oliver Hsu.
This event will be part of NY Deep Tech Week's opening event (details here https://lu.ma/dtw-hardware-showcase).
Attendance requires registration approval as capacity is limited.
Speakers
Jamie Niu
Co-Founder/CEO, Podium Automation
panelistJamie Niu serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Podium Automation, a company specializing in advanced robotics and automation solutions for logistics and warehousing. With over a decade of experience in strategy and operations, Niu previously held key roles at Tesla, where they contributed to autonomous vehicle development, at Blue Origin focusing on aerospace operations, and at Bowery Farming, aiding in the scaling of indoor agriculture systems. Their expertise lies in operational efficiency, robotics integration, and strategic growth in high-tech industries. Niu's achievements include leading teams that optimized production processes and advanced automation technologies, making significant contributions to the fields of robotics and autonomous systems.
Joel Anderson
Founder & CEO, Senovia Biosciences
panelistJoel Anderson is the Founder & CEO of ZeroMark, a defense technology company building advanced weapon systems that leverage AI, computer vision, and embedded autonomy. He brings a background in cybersecurity and special operations, with a focus on delivering tactical tools that protect military forces and critical infrastructure.
Oliver Hsu
Partner, Andreessen Horowitz
moderatorOliver Hsu is a partner on the American Dynamism investing team at a16z, where he focuses on emerging computing platforms and applications for the physical world. Oliver was previously an early product hire and chief of staff at Mos, an education financing startup. There, he led multiple business operations functions and launched new products for the company. He has also spent time building out developer ecosystems in Africa at Andela and as a fellow investing in seed-stage companies with Susa Ventures. Oliver holds an AB magna cum laude from Princeton University
Eddie Cohen
founder, Infinite Machine
panelistEddie Cohen is the founder of Infinite Machine, a New York-based company specializing in hardware innovation. He has participated in discussions on building hardware startups, such as the panel at a16z American Dynamism, highlighting his expertise in the hardware sector. Currently, he leads Infinite Machine, focusing on advancing hardware technologies.
