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Ian Laffey
Cofounder and CEO of Theseus, building navigation hardware and software that enables drones to operate in GPS‑denied environments; leads field deployments and product engineering for autonomy under electronic warfare conditions.
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Sep 23, 2025
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#49 - Ian Laffey, Cofounder & CEO of Theseus
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Ian Laffey, Cofounder and CEO of Theseus, dives into the challenges of drone navigation in GPS-denied environments. He reveals the innovative hackathon prototype that sparked his journey and discusses the pivot after realizing initial designs fell short. Laffey shares insights on using commodity sensors effectively, building trust with frontline users in Ukraine, and the crucial shift from CTO to CEO. With stories of failures, lessons learned, and enthusiasm for scaling their technology, he highlights the mission to empower drones in conflict zones and beyond.
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