ABR began at the Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience at the University of Waterloo with a clear belief: AI only reaches its full potential when it runs where the data lives — at the edge. We build technology that makes responsive, responsible AI possible even on the most resource-constrained devices.
Vision
We envision a more accessible and sustainable world where capable, responsive, safe, and energy-efficient AI is available everywhere.
Mission
Our mission is to make real-time on-device AI possible anytime and anywhere it’s needed.
Values
We prioritize customer success, innovation, team collaboration, commitment to excellence and kindness above all else.
Leadership team
Meet the leadership team driving Applied Brain Research. Since 2012, our founders have focused on applying the efficiency of brain-based computing to revolutionize low-power edge devices.
Kevin Conley
CEO, Co-Founder
Dr. Chris Eliasmith
CTO, Co-Founder
Dr. Travis DeWolf
Customer Programs, Co-Founder
Dr. Daniel Rasmusen
Software, Co-Founder
Dr. Trevor Bekolay
Applications, Co-Founder
Dr. Xuan Choo
AI Infrastructure, Co-Founder
Aneet Chopra
Business Development
Carlos Gonzalez
Firmware
Paul Lassa
ASIC
Leadership team
Meet the leadership team driving Applied Brain Research. Since 2012, our founders have focused on applying the efficiency of brain-based computing to revolutionize low-power edge devices.
Kevin Conley
CEO, Co-Founder
Chris Eliasmith, Ph.D.
CTO, Co-Founder
Travis DeWolf, Ph.D.
Customer Programs, Co-Founder
Daniel Rasmusen, Ph.D.
Software, Co-Founder
Trevor Bekolay, Ph.D.
Applications, Co-Founder
Xuan Choo, Ph.D.
AI Infrastructure, Co-Founder
Carlos Gonzalez
Firmware
Paul Lassa
ASIC
Board of Directors
ABR’s Board of Directors brings decades of leadership across artificial intelligence, chip design, and enterprise technology. Their expertise shapes the company’s strategic direction, supporting the transition from research-driven innovation to commercial deployment at scale.
Kevin Conley
CEO, Co-Founder
Chris Eliasmith, Ph.D.
CTO, Co-Founder
Eva Lau
Director
Published works in AI
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Advisors
We’re supported by seasoned experts in AI research, hardware design, and business growth.
Richard Curtin
Tarun Verma
Dave Dwelley
Mark Ross
Alan Armstrong
Jack Guedj
Investors
Partners
Government Funding Acknowledgement
This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
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