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About
Chris Shaw is the co-founder and CEO of Advanced Navigation, a company he co-founded in 2012 that develops autonomous systems and navigation technology across areas including AI, robotics, photonics, and quantum sensing. He holds First Class Honours degrees in business and electronic engineering from the University of Western Australia and began his career in mechatronics research and development, working on aerial and autonomous vehicles.
Founder & CEO at Advanced Navigation
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Advanced Navigation's investors · 9
AirTree VenturesSydney · $132K – $16.5M checksAlpha Intelligence CapitalSan FranciscoBrick Mortar VenturesSan Francisco · since 2019In-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M checksKohlberg Kravis RobertsNew YorkMain Sequence VenturesSydneyOIF VenturesDouble Bay · $165K – $3.3M checksOur Innovation FundQuadrant Private Equity Pty Ltd.Sydney · $46.2M – $99M checks
Experience
- Advanced NavigationCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2011 — presentSydney, Australia
- Cyber TechnologyResearch and Development Engineer2009 — 2011Perth, Australia
- EntechoResearch and Development Engineer2007 — 2009Perth, Australia
Skills & more
Electronics20Avionics8CAD8Manufacturing2Quality Management2Electronic Product Design1Mechanical Product Design6Sensors11GPS Navigation10RoboticsRF Engineering4Project Engineering1
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EngineeringProduct DevelopmentR&DEmbedded SystemsEngineering ManagementPCB DesignElectrical EngineeringTestingSimulationsFrom Chris's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Shaw?
- Chris Shaw is the co-founder and CEO of Advanced Navigation, a company he co-founded in 2012 that develops autonomous systems and navigation technology across areas including AI, robotics, photonics, and quantum sensing. He holds First Class Honours degrees in business and electronic engineering from the University of Western Australia and began his career in mechatronics research and development, working on aerial and autonomous vehicles.
- Where does Chris Shaw work?
- Chris Shaw is Founder & CEO of Advanced Navigation.
- What companies did Chris Shaw found?
- Chris Shaw founded Advanced Navigation.
- Where did Chris Shaw go to school?
- Chris Shaw studied at The University of Western Australia (Bachelor's Degree, Electronics Engineering, Commerce).
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The University of Western Australia mafia24
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