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Jide Akinyode

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Co-Founder and COO at Persona AI

Houston, Texas, United States

FoundedPersona AI

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Oliver MitchellunlockedJide: together at Persona AI (2024–2026)
Jide: together at Persona AI
×5Jide: together at Embedded Ventures
×5Jide: together at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Co-Founder and COO at Persona AI

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Persona AI's investors · 10

Embedded VenturesLos Angeles · since 2026Fathom Fundsince 2026GOOSE Capitalsince 2026IBK CapitalSeoul · $2K – $21M checks · since 2026Invicta GrowthOakmont · since 2026K50 VenturesEncinitas · $50K – $250K checks · since 2026Sound Media VenturesAtlanta · since 2026Tola CapitalSeattle · $1M – $15M checks · since 2026Wave Function VenturesSeattle · since 2026Zero Infinity PartnersNew York · $100K – $5M checks · since 2026

Co-founders at Persona AI

NRNicolaus Radford
Nicolaus RadfordCo-Founder and CEO
JPJerry Pratt
Jerry PrattCo-Founder and CTO

Experience

  1. Persona AI IncCo-founder / COOcurrent2024 — present
  2. Embedded VenturesTechnical Advisorcurrent2022 — presentMalibu, California, United States
  3. Stealth StartupTechnical Consultant2024
  4. Nauticus Robotics, Inc.Vice President of Engineering2015 — 2024Houston, Texas
  5. Nauticus Robotics, Inc.Program Director2018 — 2020Houston, Texas
  6. Apollo RoboticsCo-Founder2014 — 2016Houston, Texas, United States
  7. Baker HughesTechnical Lead2013 — 2015Houston, Texas
  8. NASA - National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationRobotics Design Engineer2004 — 2013Houston, Texas

Skills & more

Robotics34Testing38PCB design22Automation16Systems Engineering11Agile Methodologies1Engineering DesignTechnical LeadershipElectric Actuators1IEEE standardsAPI StandardsRelationship Building
+8 moreProblem SolvingCreative Problem SolvingStrategic PlanningAnalytical SkillsDecision-MakingOrganizational StructureResource ManagementCross-functional Collaborations
  • Open Water Scuba Diver — PADI

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jide Akinyode?
Co-Founder & COO at Persona AI
Where does Jide Akinyode work?
Jide Akinyode is Co-Founder and COO of Persona AI.
What companies did Jide Akinyode found?
Jide Akinyode founded Persona AI.
Where did Jide Akinyode go to school?
Jide Akinyode studied at University of Southern California (Master of Science, Electrical Engineering); University of Cincinnati (Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering).

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