Founder & CEO

Brad Davis

Brad is a two-time Silicon Valley startup founder and technical product director with nearly 20 years of experience leading engineering teams. A technophile at heart, he is passionate about building innovative solutions that simplify complex problems. In addition to leading teams to success, Brad shares his expertise as an occasional YouTuber. Before pivoting FutureProofHomes to a consumer electronics startup, Brad built custom smart-homes for high-end customers. Brad previously held roles at Nike, Apple, Chainlink Labs & Capgemini Consulting.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Mike Bai

Mike Bai is a seasoned operator and investor with a proven track record in hardware, finance, and global operations. Prior to FutureProofHomes, he was a deep tech seed investor focused on the intersection of hardware and software, leading investments in Ample, Scotty Labs, and Apprentice. He also spent eight years in Shenzhen working closely with manufacturers on product development and supply chains, including time as a Product Manager at Amazon. There he led electronic accessory development for the Amazon Basics brand while managing the largest factories including Foxconn.
Mike holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University and a MBA from INSEAD.

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Ben Jackson

Ben is a versatile hacker, maker, and embedded systems engineer who thrives at the intersection of hardware and software. With a background in information technology and a passion for tinkering, Ben is a true jack-of-all-trades, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Whether he's prototyping new devices, writing code, or experimenting with the latest tech, Ben brings a creative and hands-on approach to every project he undertakes.

Firmware Engineer

Mischa Siekmann

Mischa holds a degree in electrical engineering with a specialization in signal processing. As an experienced software developer and passionate smart home enthusiast, he brings a wealth of technical expertise and innovative ideas to our team, driving the development of cutting-edge solutions.

Embedded Systems Engineer

Benjamin Geiger

Benjamin is a passionate developer and maker who thrives at the intersection of software and hardware. With a background in electrical engineering, he excels in creating innovative systems that merge diverse technologies. His expertise spans software, firmware and hardware development. He brings a unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills to our team.

AI/ML Engineer

Mieszko Syty

Mieszko is a dedicated AI/ML engineer specializing in voice interaction applications of large language models (LLMs) for the smart home. With extensive experience in software engineering and a keen aptitude for front-end development, Mieszko combines technical precision with user-centric design. Mieszko works on the NVIDIA LLM Research Team, contributing to cutting-edge advancements in the field.