Team

Siddharth Mandala is a tech entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker and a dual degree major in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University and Economics from Claremont McKenna College. He developed innovative protective gear to safeguard citizens against assualt. Siddharth's invention was featured in over 300 international outlets and he received accolades from the Indian Government for its impact. Siddharth now focuses on advancing India’s defense capabilities through innovation and strengthening its emerging defense ecosystem.

Vishal Sunkara is a seasoned technology leader with expertise in autonomous systems and AI applications in defense. Pursued Master's in Computer Science at UT Austin and he brings international experience, along with a well-established network across the U.S. and EU defense sectors.