About
Joseph F. Krause is the co-founder and CEO of Radical AI, a New York-based startup that leverages AI, molecular quantum mechanics, and self-driving laboratories to accelerate materials discovery and disrupt traditional R&D processes in one of the world's largest markets. A U.S. Army National Guard veteran with honors from basic combat training and CBRN defense school, Krause transitioned from military service to academia, earning multiple Dean's List recognitions at Virginia Tech's College of Science and completing an entrepreneurship bootcamp at Rice University, where he also contributed to research on nanomaterials, including a publication on silver nanoplates. His professional journey includes pioneering neuromorphic semiconductor work at the Army DEVCOM research lab and leading deep tech investments at AlleyCorp before launching Radical AI to build autonomous systems that could reshape industries like chemicals and manufacturing. Recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Science list for 2026, Krause emphasizes solving hard problems with mission-driven teams to unlock new scientific potentials.
