About us

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
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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

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Partners

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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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