Ariel Kayne

Ariel Kayne currently serves as the General Manager for National Defense at OpenTeams, where efforts focus on building a robust National Defense practice centered around AI technologies. Previous experience includes working at the Army Applications Laboratory in Corporate Ventures, connecting the Army with commercial technology to address priority challenges, and serving as Director of Operations at SioTeX™ Corporation, specializing in sustainable agricultural amendments. As Co-Founder and COO of Unmanned Applications LLC, Ariel Kayne delivered innovative UAS technologies for public safety. Additional roles include positions at Texas Venture Labs and involvement in the Fintech Austin community. Before entering the private sector, Ariel Kayne had a distinguished career in the United States Air Force, reaching the rank of KC-135R/T Instructor Pilot and fulfilling various leadership and safety roles. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Technology Commercialization from Texas McCombs School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the United States Air Force Academy.