Aaron Nathan
CEO at Point One Navigation, pioneering precise location technology for robotics
Summary
Aaron Nathan is a serial entrepreneur and technical leader with a deep focus on robotics and autonomous systems. He has founded two venture-backed startups, Adept Cloud (acquired by Hightail) and Point One Navigation, where he currently serves as CEO. His work is characterized by leading multi-disciplinary teams to build complex software and hardware systems in critical applications. robobusiness+2
He possesses extensive expertise in high-precision location technologies, particularly in sensor fusion, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems), RTK (Real-Time Kinematic), computer vision, navigation, and embedded systems. At Point One Navigation, he is pioneering solutions for centimeter-accurate positioning crucial for self-driving vehicles and other robotic applications. pointonenav+3
Aaron has a strong academic and research background from Cornell University, where he earned both a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Masters of Engineering in Computer Science. His academic career involved significant contributions to advanced robotics, including co-founding and leading teams for the DARPA Grand Challenge and Urban Challenge, and participating in the world-championship winning Cornell RoboCup team. theorg+2
His career demonstrates a consistent ability to innovate and scale technology, from developing paperless systems at Digiceipt and leading software development at FuturePathTrading, to scaling critical infrastructure and improving desktop software at Hightail, post-acquisition of his own company, Adept Cloud. theorg+1
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
System and method for decentralized online data transfer and synchronization (US Patent 8,955,103)
January 1, 2015A patent describing a system and method for decentralized online data transfer and synchronization, indicating expertise in data management and distributed systems.
Team Cornell's Skynet: Robust perception and planning in an urban environment
January 1, 2008A research paper detailing the strategies and technologies developed for Cornell's autonomous vehicle entry in the DARPA Urban Challenge, focusing on perception and planning systems.
Cornell university's 2005 DARPA grand challenge entry
January 1, 2006An academic paper outlining the design, implementation, and performance of Cornell University's entry in the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge for autonomous vehicles.
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made a big impact on autonomous (self-driving) vehicle projects they've been close to.Dec 9, 2025
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successfully launch or expand new technology ventures, especially around AI-enabled dashcams or vehicle telematics.Dec 9, 2025