The Team

  • CEO of Wildlands Robotics

    Cordell Hollingsworth

    CO-FOUNDER & CEO

    Cordell leads Wildlands Robotics’ vision, product roadmap, and strategy. A seasoned mechanical engineer and software developer, he brings deep expertise in CAD, mechanical design, and .NET software development. Cordell is the driving force behind our controller app, developing core functionality in C++, C#, and .NET MAUI. He’s also a hands-on builder, assembling prototypes and translating ideas into field-ready hardware with speed and precision.

  • Maurilio Nuno

    CO-FOUNDER & CTO

    Maurilio oversees the design, prototyping, and engineering of our robotics systems. With a background in mechanical design, full-cycle product development, and design for manufacturing (DFM), he ensures that every concept we build is not just functional, but scalable and manufacturable. Maurilio bridges the gap between concept and execution, and like any great startup CTO, he’s elbows-deep in prototyping, refining systems for real-world deployment.

  • CFO of Wildlands Robotics

    Michelle Dao

    COO & INTERIM CFO

    Michelle leads operations, financial strategy, and manufacturing systems. With a background in mechanical and manufacturing engineering, Michelle brings over five years of experience in new product introduction (NPI), project management, and process development. Her expertise in streamlining operations and executing product lifecycles is instrumental in scaling Wildlands Robotics’ solutions for wildfire mitigation.

Our Board of Advisors

  • Taber Smith, Advisor to Wildlands Robotics. Founder of ML-based company, Praesagus.

    Taber Smith

    Founder of ML-based company, Praesagus. Holds 25+ patents and a Ph.D. from MIT. Successfully led product development across AI, solar, biotech, consumer electronics, and autonomous driving sensors.

  • Dan Chandler, Advisor to Wildlands Robotics. Co-founder of Switch Lighting and GLF Integrated Power.

    Dan Chandler

    Co-founder of Switch Lighting and GLF Integrated Power. Has 20+ years in new product commercialization. Expert in materials, optics, energy storage, and semiconductors. Holds 20+ patents and a Ph.D. from UT Austin.

  • Dan Clancy, CEO of Twitch and seasoned Tech Leader. Advisor to Wildlands Robotics.

    Dan Clancy

    CEO of Twitch and seasoned Tech Leader. Holds a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence from UT Austin. Expert in large-scale platforms, product strategy, and monetization.

  • John Hollingsworth, Partner at GCA Law Partners. Advisor to Wildlands Robotics.

    John Hollingsworth

    Partner at GCA Law Partners. 30+ years advising tech companies. Expert in structuring, negotiating, and closing technology transactions.