ABOUT AUTOM8
The Future of Driving: Safer, Smarter, Accident-Free.
Our Story
At Autom8, we are redefining road safety through intelligent technology. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to achieve zero-accident mobility.
We do this by equipping vehicles with our cutting-edge Advanced Driver Assistance and Monitoring (ADAM) devices, designed to provide real-time, proactive incident prevention like never before.
Unlike traditional safety systems, Autom8’s technology doesn’t just react to dangers—it anticipates them. Our breakthrough AI and state-of-the-art sensors help drivers stay alert, make better decisions, and prevent accidents before they happen. Plus, our retrofit-ready design ensures that all vehicles, regardless of age or type, can benefit from our innovations.
Since our launch in 2020 as a portfolio company of Fountech Ventures, we have assembled a world-class team of experts in autonomous driving, smart mobility, fleet management, and insurance. After years of development and testing, we are now taking our final steps to market—ready to revolutionise mobility for the better.
Our Team Has Over 100 Years of Combined Experience!
Bringing together decades of expertise in AI, automotive safety, and fleet management to drive innovation and reliability.
Salvatore Minetti
CEO
A lifelong entrepreneur with global experience across deep tech, automotive, property, and more, he leads and advises ventures at the cutting edge of innovation. He is CEO of Fountech Ventures, a board director at Fountech.ai and SPRYT, founder of Prospex.ai, and advisor to multiple deep tech startups.
Khizzer Hayat
Founder & Director
Khizzer is a dynamic innovator and mission-driven business founder with over 20 years of experience building and investing in ethically grounded ventures. He’s known for his relentless drive for self-growth and empowering those around him.
Nikolas Kairinos
Special Advisor (Fountech)
Nikolas is the award-winning founder of the Fountech Group, known for his public speaking, extensive publications, and early start as a teenage entrepreneur. He bridges the gap between scientists, developers, and entrepreneurs to drive impactful AI innovation.
Prof. Mercedes Torres Torres
Special Advisor (University of Nottingham)
Mercedes holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Nottingham, where she now leads cutting-edge machine learning research. As part of the Computer Vision Lab and Horizon Institute, she pioneers novel ML techniques for small or skewed datasets.
Prof. Gary Burnett
Special Advisor (University of Nottingham)
Gary is Chair in Transport Human Factors at the University of Nottingham, specialising in human-centred design for emerging automotive technologies. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers and maintains strong ties across the automotive industry.
Alexander Bridgen
Project Manager (Fountech Ventures)
Alex thrives on bold challenges, from climbing frozen volcanoes to building startups at Fountech Ventures. Despite his young age, he brings experience in investment banking, local government, and cybersecurity. His drive is matched only by his appetite for adventure.
Advisory Team
Hunter Dunbar
Board Advisor
With 8 years in AI/ML for IoT and Smart Cities, Hunter has led tech and business units across multiple VC-backed startups. Now heading AI and computer vision at Flash, he brings deep tech roots from launching 20+ companies at the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Sabbir Rangwala
Board Advisor
Sabbir holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley and has led innovations in optics, sensors, LiDAR, and automation. He now heads Patience Consulting, advises multiple companies, and is a regular Forbes contributor.
Prof. David Windridge
Board Advisor
David holds a PhD in Astrophysics and leads Data Science at Middlesex University, where he is Associate Professor of Data Science and Machine Learning. He has authored around 150 peer-reviewed papers spanning AI, quantum computing, biometrics, and autonomous systems.
Prof. Chris Huyck
Board Advisor
Chris holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Michigan and is a Professor at Middlesex University, with over 100 publications on spiking neural models and vision processing. His work bridges AI, neuroscience, and automotive innovation, including projects with top car manufacturers and the US Department of Energy.
Dr. Hakima Mokrane
Board Advisor
Linda holds a PhD in Molecular Astrophysics from the University of Paris and is a respected AI researcher and Women in AI ambassador. She developed a deep-learning algorithm for eye tracking and works on projects focused on facial movement and gaze prediction.
