Knightscope was founded on April 4, 2013 and was formed in response to the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook, the Boston bombings, and the attacks of 9/11. Knightscope is transforming public safety with cutting-edge robotics and AI technologies.
From advanced autonomous security robots to emergency communication devices, Knightscope is committed to building safer communities where you live, work, study and visit. Our long-term ambition is bold but simple: to make America the safest country in the world
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Technologists
At Knightscope, we think differently. On a given day, you may hear things like “artificial intelligence”, “self-driving technology”, “robotics”, and “software engineering”. Our terminology may sound a little different than a typical office, and we like it that way. We are self-proclaimed nerds and we are continually brainstorming, testing, and implementing our robot’s lidar, ultrasonic sensors, GPS, wheel odometry, internal measurement unit, and indeed anything that can improve our robots or lead to a breakthrough in modern technology.
Law Enforcement
Dedication – Responsibility – Honor. These are just a few words we take to heart at Knightscope. In fact, many of us spent a considerable amount of our lives serving this country. The truth is, this company was founded in the wake of Sandy Hook and 9/11, and some of us were actively serving on those unforgettable days. We at Knightscope care deeply about the great people of this country, and that is why we have made it our goal to make the United States of America the safest country on earth.
Veterans
For many, there is no better feeling than representing the stars and stripes as a member of the armed forces. A number of us here at Knightscope once called the military our home. We lived day in and day out with one purpose in mind – to stand up for the principles and moral fabric this country was built on. These sentiments stand true for all of us at Knightscope – we believe in the greater good for society, morality, order, and decency. And we believe in each other to push forward our dreams to help protect the good people of our communities.
William Santana Li
Chairman and CEO
William (“Bill”) Santana Li has served as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) since April 2013. Mr. Li is an American entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience from working in the global automotive sector and founding and leading a number of startups.
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Apoorv S Dwivedi
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Dwivedi joined the company in 2022 and helped to take it public on Nasdaq in the same year. He then led the company’s strategy around capital markets, investor relations, finance operations and corporate growth.
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Mercedes Soria
EVP and Chief Intelligence Officer
Mercedes is our Chief Intelligence Officer and has been with Knightscope since April 2013. She is a technology professional with 15+ years of experience in systems development, life cycle management, project leadership, software architecture and web applications development.
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Aaron J Lehnhardt
EVP and Chief Design Officer
Aaron has served as our Chief Design Officer since November 2015. He was previously the co-owner of Lehnhardt Creative LLC where he worked on advanced propulsion vehicle design, personal electronics, product design, video game design, and concept development work.
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Jason M Gonzalez
SVP Client Development
Jason Gonzalez is SVP Client Development and has been with Knightscope since June 2018. He is a security professional with over 20 years of experience, delivering solutions to the private and government sectors, with extensive sales experience in both security technology and security services.
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Ronald J Gallegos
SVP Client Experience
Ronald is SVP Client Experience and has been with Knightscope since 2016. Mr. Gallegos has over 21 years of experience working with the C-level in global physical security. He has served as a trusted advisor, providing solutions to global Fortune 1000 corporations, large public safety organizations and critical infrastructure entities.
