Nik Sakhno

• Strategic Leadership and Vision: Spearheaded the conceptualization, establishment, and growth of ROBOTS X, steering it from ideation to becoming a recognized entity in the food automation industry.
• Fundraising: Raised investments from Angel Investors and VCs.
• Accelerator Program: Successfully graduated from a top B2B accelerator program, gaining access to invaluable mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources. This substantially accelerated the company's growth trajectory.
• Team Building and Talent Acquisition: Hand-picked and assembled an exceptional team, drawing talents from esteemed institutions like Stanford, Berkeley, and MIT, as well as industry leaders like Tesla.
• Product Development and Innovation: Led the research and development (R&D) department in creating state-of-the-art systems for food automation. This revolutionized traditional practices and set industry benchmarks.
• Stakeholder Management: Acted as the primary liaison between the company and key stakeholders, which included investors, customers, partners, and regulatory bodies. Ensured that all concerns and feedback were addressed promptly and effectively.
• Operational Oversight: Oversaw all aspects of business operations, from product development to sales and marketing, ensuring smooth interdepartmental coordination and aligning all activities with the company's strategic objectives.
• Financial Management: Closely monitored the company's financial health, ensuring optimal resource allocation and efficient capital management.
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Key Results:

• Secured 2 pilots (served over 1,000 customers).
• Signed pre-order agreements totaling $11M TCV.
• Entered into pilot agreements with Shell spanning 45,000 worldwide locations.
• Established relationships with Sodexo and 7Eleven.