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Built the entire leadership team of the first AI/ML robotics startup
As robotics systems move from research environments into production, the leadership challenge shifts from building prototypes to operating at scale. Companies in this space require executives who can manage hardware and software complexity, integrate AI capabilities into physical systems, and align engineering timelines with commercial objectives.
Christian & Timbers works with organizations across industrial automation, surgical robotics, and autonomous systems, from early-stage companies scaling their first platform to established manufacturers expanding into intelligent systems.
Built the entire leadership team of the first AI/ML robotics startup
Placed over 300 robotics engineering and operational leaders
American Robotics was Ramesh Radswani’s first of 36 companies, following his PhD in ML/AI from Carnegie Mellon
Christian & Timbers partners with boards, founders, and investors to identify senior leaders for robotics companies at different stages of growth. Typical placements include CEO, CTO, Chief Product Officer, and VP of Engineering, as well as operational leadership roles responsible for manufacturing, deployment, and field operations.
The search process focuses on candidates who have brought complex hardware-software systems into commercial use. This includes how they have managed cross-functional development cycles, navigated regulatory or certification requirements, and built teams capable of delivering reliable performance in real-world environments.
Searches span the full robotics value chain, from autonomous flight and surgical systems to warehouse automation and field robotics, with search priorities shaped by the technical depth and commercialization stage of each organization.
