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- Jason CorneliusFounder/CEO · Perseus DefenseS25Industrials · Austin
- Steve MessingerFounder/CTO · Perseus DefenseS25Industrials · Austin
FOUNDERROLEBATCHINDUSTRYLOCATIONTEAMX_url
Jason CorneliusPerseus DefenseFounder/CEOSummer 2025IndustrialsAustin, United States3—Steve MessingerPerseus DefenseFounder/CTOSummer 2025IndustrialsAustin, United States3—
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Steve Messinger
Founder/CTO·Perseus Defense
PRIMARY INFO
RoleFounder/CTO
Team size3
BatchSummer 2025
LocationAustin, United States
Company statusActive
StageEarly
BIO
Co-founder & CTO of Perseus Defense. Swarm robotics researcher focused on building and deploying real-world autonomy. I’ve won swarm robotics competitions, built autonomy that allows Boeing aircraft to land themselves, and developed collaborative behaviors for unmanned boats.
Ex-company, school and discipline below are derived from this bio. Nothing is inferred when the bio is missing.
BACKGROUND
No notable employer or school mentioned in the bio.
Credentialsnone mentioned
DisciplineResearcherKeyword match from the bio text, not a classifier.
TRACK RECORD
First YC company on record
COMPANY CONTEXT
Perseus Defense
America's Golden Dome for Drones
IndustryIndustrials
Websiteperseusdefense.com
Team size3
X—
LocationAustin, United States
BatchSummer 2025
Co-foundersJason Cornelius
