Our Mission

Deliver the best Mission-AI to the nation's frontlines

Our Core Values
We established our ethics policy before writing a single line of code.
Integrity
While upholding the responsibilities of information security, TurbineOne shall only do the kind of work that we would be proud to share with our children someday.
Responsibility
TurbineOne shall strive to understand, and deal with the consequences, of the direct, indirect, and potential use of its technology.
Accountability
Statements are not as strong as actions and TurbineOne shall conduct its operations (e.g. projects to bid on, partners to collaborate with, external audits to invite, etc) through clear decisions that put principles above profit.
Non-Partisan
In addition to complying with U.S. laws and regulations, and international cooperative frameworks, TurbineOne shall rise above short-term events and commit to the long-term prosperity of our nation.
Prosperity
TurbineOne commits to prioritizing projects and technologies that advance peace, alliances, and diplomacy.


Two Worlds Collide

Matt is a rapid prototyping pioneer that held numerous leadership roles at tech giants like Amazon, Google, and the Toyota Research Institute.

Ian is a Navy veteran and GovTech entrepreneur whose public service includes being the first Chief Data Officer for the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The company started when Ian Kalin and Matt Amacker met as employees at The General Partnership, a Venture Capital firm where the anchor Limited Partner is Reid Hoffman.

Unmatched Expertise

Our team has decades of experience developing artificial intelligence, mesh networking, and sensing technology at leading private companies and bringing them to the government.

Ian Kalin

CEO and Co-Founder

Matt Amacker

CTO & Co-Founder

Dan Portillo

Investor & Co-Founder

Ed Padinske

Chief of Mission & Operations

Jamie De Coster

Chief of Staff

Bob Ashley

Board Advisor

Bob Sharp

Board Advisor

Scott Howell

Board Advisor

Ross Fubini

Board Director

Dr. Ray O. Johnson

Board Director

Daniel Simpson

Board Advisor

Made for Your Mission

Software that brings industry's best ML capabilities to the edge, no cloud required.
20+
Awarded DoW Contracts
$55M+
Funding Raised
TRL-9
Technology Readiness Level (TRL)

Responsible AI for Our Nation's Heroes