Where does Chris Jones work?

Chris Jones is CRDO & Co-founder of Familiarmachines.

What companies did Chris Jones found?

Chris Jones founded Familiarmachines.

Where did Chris Jones go to school?

Chris Jones studied at University of Southern California (PhD, Computer Science); Texas A&M University (BS, Computer Engineering).

Chris Jones

Founder

CRDO & Co-founder at Familiarmachines

Greater Boston

FoundedFamiliarmachines

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Paolo PirjanianunlockedChris: together at iRobot (2012–2015)

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CRDO & Co-founder at Familiarmachines

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Familiarmachines's investors · 2

Data Point CapitalBoston · since 2024 RA CapitalBoston · since 2024

Co-founders at Familiarmachines

Colin AngleCEO & Co-founder

Ira RenfrewC2PO & Co-founder

Experience

Familiar Machines & MagicCo-Founder, Chief R&D Officercurrent2024 — presentWoburn, Massachusetts, United States
iRobotChief Technology Officer2018 — 2024Greater Boston Area
iRobotVice President, Technology2016 — 2018Greater Boston Area
iRobotDirector, Strategic Technology Development2013 — 2016Greater Boston Area
iRobot CorporationDirector of Research Advancement, Senior Principal Investigator2010 — 2013Greater Boston Area
iRobot CorporationResearch Program Manager, Senior Principal Investigator2006 — 2010Greater Boston Area
iRobot CorporationSenior Software Engineer, Research2005 — 2006Greater Boston Area
SBIR SourceCo-Founder, Advisor2013Greater Boston Area
Sandia National LaboratoriesMember of Technical Staff, Intelligent Systems and Robotics Center1999 — 2001Albuquerque, NM

Skills & more

Systems Engineering55Sensors25RoboticsHardware Architecture6Engineering Management17Embedded Systems21Software Engineering31R&D40Artificial Intelligence10Simulations17Proposal Writing4Machine Learning6

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Jones?: CRDO & Co-founder at Familiarmachines
Where does Chris Jones work?: Chris Jones is CRDO & Co-founder of Familiarmachines.
What companies did Chris Jones found?: Chris Jones founded Familiarmachines.
Where did Chris Jones go to school?: Chris Jones studied at University of Southern California (PhD, Computer Science); Texas A&M University (BS, Computer Engineering).

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University of Southern California mafia415

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Texas A&M University mafia137

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Montana LowDropoutFounded tomo +3 Daniel HargroveFounded Cancer Insight +2 Jeff Wilson aka Professor DumpsterFounded No Cap +1 Mike WitteBachelor of Engineering (B.E.)Founded Equalparts +1 Chris DoyleBachelorsFounded Sitecapture +1 Kevin JudiceBachelor of Science (BS)Founded DiCE Molecules +1

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iRobot mafia21

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Rodney BrooksCo-founder, CTO, Board memberFounded Rethink Robotics +1 Ivan KiriginSoftware EngineerFounded YesGraph +1 Helen GreinerPresident, CoFounderFounded Tertill +1 Max MakeevEngineering Competency Manager, Power GroupFounded Spruce Systems +1 Timothy SetoMechanical Engineering InternFounded Forge Automation Mitchell FogelsonTech Org Robotics InternFounded Beyond Reach Labs

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Same school

Also attended University of Southern California946

Shaun MaguirePartner at Sequoia Capital Marc BenioffCo-founder, Chair & CEO of Salesforce Gabriel PereyraCo-founder & President of Harvey Damir BecirovicInvestor at Index Ventures Vojtech HornaInvestor at Index Ventures Natalie VaisInvestor at Spark Capital

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Also attended Texas A&M University347

Kanu GulatiInvestor at Khosla Ventures Nathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado Ventures Jackie PfisterChief Operating Officer at Mercury Fund Lisa RobertsChief Product Officer at Mercury Fund Brent KeltonPartner & Texas Leader at Moneta Ventures Clinton BybeeCo-founder & Managing Director, Emeritus at ARCH Venture Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at Familiar Machines & Magic2

Colin AngleCEO & Co-founder at Familiarmachines Ira RenfrewC2PO & Co-founder at Familiarmachines

Also worked at iRobot30

Paolo PirjanianVenture Partner at Calibrate Ventures Addie HarrisInvestor at 1955 Capital Rodney BrooksObvious Champion at Obvious Ventures Lee EdwardsPartner at Root Ventures Manager, Llc Martin DoberManaging Director at ID Ventures Ivan KiriginPartner at Tango.vc

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Also worked at Sandia National Laboratories58

Irving HsuInvestor at Mayfield Fund Andrew ScheuermannInvestor at Inception Studio Capital Karen LawInvestor at Sand Hill Angels Anarghya VardhanaGeneral Partner at Maveron David MoehringCo-Founder and Managing Partner at Cambium Capital David KimAssociate at Duke Capital Partners

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