Kevin Landtroop is an accomplished business executive, lawyer, and entrepreneur who focuses on delivering AI solutions to the nation's most pressing security problems. With over 15 years of experience in law practice, he has directed strategy, policy, and operations for a large, nationwide legal organization and built small, cross-functional teams to solve complex problems in dynamic environments. He has extensive experience in risk management, compliance, investigations, litigation, and sensitive national security matters and maintains a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Kevin is also a co-founder of the Texas Defense Innovation Forum and a plankholder for the national security innovation ecosystem centered in Austin, Texas, connecting people through programs and organizations he has founded, designed, and executed.

As a Senior Director at SparkCognition Government Systems, Kevin is building the national security innovation ecosystem by helping industrial-era problems connect to emerging technology solutions. He previously worked as a University Lecturer at The University of Texas at Austin, Course Instructor at Hacking for Defense®, Startup Mentor and Vice President at Capital Factory, Managing Director at Grayline Group, and Senior Prosecutor (Partner) at US Army - Pacific, among other roles in his illustrious career.