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Jonathan B. Miller

Investor

Principal at Airbus Ventures

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Jonathan B. Miller is a Program Engineer at MIT who works as a venture investor, founder, and advisor focused on deep technology commercialization. He previously held positions at Alphabet X and Airbus Ventures, and maintains teaching and research affiliations at MIT in smart manufacturing, machine learning, and corporate innovation. Miller has led venture creation efforts spanning robotics, distributed systems, and frontier technologies across mobility, manufacturing, and environmental sectors, and hosts Tough Tech Today, a podcast featuring technology entrepreneurs.

Experience

  1. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyProgram Engineercurrent2024 — present
  2. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInstructorcurrent2021 — present
  3. Trusted Strategic Solutions, LLCProject Managercurrent2024 — present
  4. The End EffectorPublishercurrent2023 — present
  5. WFS GroupGeneral Partnercurrent2004 — presentSan Francisco, Cali., Cambridge, Mass., and Pittsburgh, Penn.
  6. Tough Tech Today with Meyen and MillerHostcurrent2020 — present
  7. MIT Office of Innovation HQLecturer, Research Affiliatecurrent2019 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  8. MIT Office of Innovation HQMission Innovation Lab Consulting Researcher2019Cambridge, Massachusetts
  9. MIT Office of Innovation HQMission Innovation Lab Researcher2018
  10. EMERITUSCourse Leader, Smart Manufacturing and Machine Learningcurrent2019 — presentSingapore
  11. Rise Companies Corp.Angel Investorcurrent2020 — present
  12. StartEngineAngel Investorcurrent2020 — present
  13. Saint Francis UniversityAdjunct Faculty for Schools of Science and Business2011 — 2025Loretto, PA
  14. Airbus VenturesTechnology Principal2021 — 2023🌎
  15. Airbus VenturesChief Technology Advisor2020 — 2021Menlo Park, California, United States
  16. X, the moonshot factory10X Collective, Tech Evaluation and Strategy, Rapid Evaluation Team2019 — 2020
  17. LOOK ALIVE StudioAdvisor2019 — 2020
  18. Dimples, Inc.Co-Founder, Board Member2013 — 2020
  19. Endeavour PartnersSenior Consultant, Senior Technology Expert2017 — 2019Cambridge, Massachusetts
  20. Endeavour PartnersConsultant2017
  21. MIT School of EngineeringCurriculum Developer, Principles of Manufacturing MicroMasters2017 — 2018Cambridge, MA
  22. MIT Innovation TeamsTeaching Assistant2017 — 2018MIT
  23. FlexProduct Architect and Strategic Business Analyst2017Greater Boston
  24. Mercadolibre.comStrategic Business Consultant, Customer Experience2016 — 2017Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
  25. Mad Dog Environmental SolutionsCo-Founder, Board Member2013 — 2015Marcellus Region
  26. Penn State UniversityMathematics Lecturer2013 — 2014Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA
  27. PopArchitextureCo-Founder2010 — 2013
  28. Self Inspection CompanyProfessional Rural Field Inspector2004 — 2011
  29. Center of Excellence for Remote and Medically Under-Served AreasTechnical Project Manager, Applied Research and Development2004 — 2009

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship42Research22Marketing14Community Outreach10Program Management10Social Media10Data Analysis9Event Planning8Non-profits7Fundraising7Time Management8Lean Startup6
+12 moreNonprofitsHigher EducationProject ManagementLeadership DevelopmentSocial NetworkingE-commerceSocial Media MarketingTeam BuildingMicrosoft OfficeLeadershipStrategic PlanningPublic Speaking

Languages French · Python · Spanish

  • Medical Device Design — Harvard Catalyst | The Harvard Clinical and Translational Science Center
  • 6.00.1x Computer Science and Programming — Massachusetts Institute of Technology | edX
  • 6.002x Analog and Digital Circuit Analysis — Massachusetts Institute of Technology | edX
  • Machine Learning and Data Analysis — CaltechX | California Institute of Technology
  • Google Qualified Geo 3D Developer — Google
  • Geospatial Analysis — Penn State University

From Jonathan's professional profile.

Colleagues at Airbus Ventures

Abigail Hitchcock
Principal at Airbus Ventures
Anri Takeno
Project Manager at Airbus Ventures
Dirk Hoke
Advisor at Airbus Ventures
Dorian Merritt
Head of Finance at Airbus Ventures
Grayson Stallman
Investor at Airbus Ventures
Hyunwoong Kim
Associate at Airbus Ventures
Kristina Deighan
Talent Principal at Airbus Ventures
Lewis Pinault
Chief Scientist at Airbus Ventures

Network2

Dirk Hoke
Advisor at Airbus Ventures
Thomas d'Halluin
Managing Partner at Airbus Ventures

Investors connected to Jonathan in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jonathan B. Miller?
Jonathan B. Miller is a Program Engineer at MIT who works as a venture investor, founder, and advisor focused on deep technology commercialization. He previously held positions at Alphabet X and Airbus Ventures, and maintains teaching and research affiliations at MIT in smart manufacturing, machine learning, and corporate innovation. Miller has led venture creation efforts spanning robotics, distributed systems, and frontier technologies across mobility, manufacturing, and environmental sectors, and hosts Tough Tech Today, a podcast featuring technology entrepreneurs.
Where does Jonathan B. Miller work?
Jonathan B. Miller is Principal at Airbus Ventures.
What check size does Jonathan B. Miller write?
Jonathan B. Miller typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Jonathan B. Miller go to school?
Jonathan B. Miller studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (S.M., Engineering); Penn State University (Doctor of Engineering); Harvard Business School (Professional Study (x-reg), Investment).

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Also worked at MIT School of Engineering3

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