Adrian Walker

Adrian Walker is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in industrial engineering, manufacturing, data science, and entrepreneurship. With a foundation in industrial and operations engineering from the University of Michigan, Adrian spent nine years at Ford Motor Company, working in various plants across North and South America. His expertise lies in Kaizen, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies, particularly in advanced data analysis as a certified Six Sigma black belt.

In 2011, Adrian co-founded Rippld, a creative technology company that connected creative professionals globally for project-based work in digital media industries. The platform gained significant traction, servicing clients ranging from creative groups to Fortune 500 companies like Nokia and Microsoft before evolving in 2014.

Drawing from his skills in product development, data science, and industrial knowledge, Adrian now leads a team focusing on computer vision, autonomous systems, edge computing, and streaming analytics. He extends his expertise to consult with startups and companies nationwide, advising on machine learning, data science, and client acquisition strategies. As the founding partner at Telescopic Ventures, Adrian drives the firm's investments in frontier technologies for B2B and Enterprise applications.