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