William Santana Li
Founder, Chairman & CEO @ Knightscope
About
We are building the nation's first Autonomous Security Force — and we are on a mission to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. Physical security in America is fragmented and broken. Alerts everywhere. Ownership nowhere. Disconnected systems, multiple vendors, and delayed response create dangerous gaps that put people and assets at risk every single day. We don't have to live this way. Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) is building an all-new model. Our Autonomous Security Force integrates autonomous security robots, AI-driven software powered by our Signals platform, coupled with our remote monitoring Risk & Threat Exposure (RTX) team plus armed and unarmed Augmented Security Agents into one orchestrated operation — delivered as a fully managed service. One provider. One platform. One accountable force. We are 400+ strong, headquartered in Silicon Valley, and solely focused on securing the U.S. We're going after an ~$230 billion market across enterprise, critical infrastructure, retail, healthcare, education, transit, and residential. I believe we can build a $30 billion company that is analogous to a defense contractor - but instead focused within our own borders, on our own communities. Built in America to Secure America. Prior to Knightscope, I spent a decade at Ford Motor Company across four continents and became the youngest senior executive in the company worldwide at 28. I've done 1 major rollup building the world's second largest automotive recycler buying 22 companies in 11 months - and have several startups under my belt. Carnegie Mellon University (BSEE) | University of Detroit Mercy (MBA) If you want to join our mission and serve your country, invest in the future of security, or secure your organization - reach out. www.knightscope.com/america | NASDAQ: KSCP
United States
Sunnyvale
Security & Investigations
Automotive, Start-ups, Business Planning, Product Development, Due Diligence, Cleantech, Fundraising, Strategy, Vehicles, Venture Capital, Business Strategy, Executive Management, Homeland Security, National Security, Law Enforcement, Entrepreneurship, Public Affairs, Marketing, Design, Mergers & Acquisitions
Experience
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Knightscope
Sunnyvale, California
Building the nation's first Autonomous Security Force — integrating autonomous security robots, AI-driven software (Signals), remote monitoring (RTX), and armed/unarmed Augmented Security Agents into one fully managed service. One provider. One platform. One accountable force. Targeting ~$230 billion market across enterprise, critical infrastructure, retail, healthcare, education, transit, and residential. NASDAQ: KSCP.
Chairman and CEO
Carbon Motors Corporation
Connersville, IN
- developed the world's first purpose-built law enforcement vehicle - raised $50 millon in private and public funding (equity, debt, grants, loan guarantees, real estate) - negotiated $540 million financing (strategic, private equity, venture capital and federal funding)
President and CEO
Build-to-Order, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
- pioneered new OEM with build-to-order business model - raised $25M from three strategic investors
President and CEO
Model E Corporation
Silicon Valley
- pioneered the 'subscribe and drive' philosophy in California - built Tritanium concept vehicle in record time - raised $18 million in venture capital
Founder and Chief Operating Officer
GreenLeaf LLC
Dearborn, MI
- established 2nd largest automotive recycler in USA with 600 employees and $150 million in sales - raised $250 million and bought 22 companies in 11 months - unit now part of LKQ Corporation - an $14 billion publicly-traded leader in automotive recycling
Director - Mergers & Acquisitions
Ford Motor Company
- global M&A
Assistant Project Manager - VC1 / Ford of Brazil
Ford Motor Company
- B226 (Ford EcoSport) new product and new modular plant (AMAZON)
Chief Program Analyst - VC1 / Ford of India
Ford Motor Company
- Special Assignment - C195 (Ford Ikon) export feasibility program
Chief Analyst, Top Gun - European Turnaround Team
Ford Motor Company
- Special Assignment - Fiesta Business Strategy - developed $2 billion cost reduction plan
Body Engineering Supervisor - VC1 / Ford of India
Ford Motor Company
- Special Assignment - C195 (Ford Ikon) cost reduction team
Body Engineering Supervisor - New Concept Development
Ford Motor Company
- Special Assignment - led body structure, electrical, interior, and exterior for "Model T" for India (Z199 program)
Chief Program Analyst - New Concept Development
Ford Motor Company
- led CW189 program (pre-cursor to U187 Ford Escape)
Product Strategist - Product & Business Strategy
Ford Motor Company
- US youth market strategy
Vehicle Engineer - Lincoln Mark VIII Team
Ford Motor Company
- vehicle engineering on 1997 FN10
Vehicle Systems Engineer - Escort/Tracer Team
Ford Motor Company
- instrument cluster and audio (1994 CT20) - integrated control panel (1996/1997 CT120)
Product Design Engineer - Electronics Division
Ford Motor Company
- Advanced ignition engineering
Intern - Electronics Division
Ford Motor Company
- Competitive analysis of advanced ignition systems
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Electrical Engineering
University of Detroit Mercy
Marketing
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