Paul Couston
FounderFounder at Ascent Integrated Tech
Chicago, Illinois, United States
FoundedAscent Integrated Tech
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About
Paul Couston is co-founder and CEO of WearTAK (formerly Ascent Integrated Tech), which develops a smartwatch-based tactical interface for the Department of Defense's Tactical Assault Kit ecosystem, deployed across U.S. military branches, the DEA, public safety agencies, and allied partners including Japan, Canada, India, Australia, Thailand, and Qatar. He previously co-founded Optivolt Labs, a Techstars-backed company focused on solar resilience technologies, and studied Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois, where he chaired a cleantech grant fund. Couston is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Paul Couston?
- Paul Couston is co-founder and CEO of WearTAK (formerly Ascent Integrated Tech), which develops a smartwatch-based tactical interface for the Department of Defense's Tactical Assault Kit ecosystem, deployed across U.S. military branches, the DEA, public safety agencies, and allied partners including Japan, Canada, India, Australia, Thailand, and Qatar. He previously co-founded Optivolt Labs, a Techstars-backed company focused on solar resilience technologies, and studied Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois, where he chaired a cleantech grant fund. Couston is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree.
- Where does Paul Couston work?
- Paul Couston is Founder of Ascent Integrated Tech.
- What companies did Paul Couston found?
- Paul Couston founded Ascent Integrated Tech.
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