Braden Kislin

Research-to-product founder: Braden founded and leads Cascade Geomatics to translate Oregon State University research into commercial tools for mountain safety. He guided the project from handheld LiDAR and field data collection through SLAM odometry and pilot deployments, and participated in the OSU Advantage Accelerator to move from prototype to pilots and fundraising. cascadegeomatics+1

Technical depth in geomatics and remote sensing: His work centers on terrestrial LiDAR, SLAM odometry, sensor fusion (including ground-penetrating radar and SWE sensors), and AI models that recreate 3D snowpack and predict avalanche risk — combining point-cloud processing with CNNs and physics-engine–informed neural networks. cascadegeomatics

Applied, safety-focused productization: Cascade's platform and hardware aim to reduce conventional explosive avalanche-control collateral damage by enabling precise, remote triggering and real-time risk dashboards for ski resorts, DOTs, and water-resource managers — emphasizing operational readiness, durability, and measurable impacts (e.g., preserved snowpack and extended seasons). cascadegeomatics

Data-first decision tooling: Beyond sensing, Braden is building data-first tools and APIs that convert high-resolution SWE maps and avalanche-risk metrics into actionable insights for operational decision-making (dashboards, real-time alerts, and integrations for stakeholders). cascadegeomatics