Alex D.

Commercializing breakthrough AI, wireless power & robotics | Advisor & Co-Founder Startups, Angel Investor, China M&A, Board Member & Advisor

📍 Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States🔄 Updated October 2026💼 14 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Dec 2025𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Seed Investor
Dec 2025
The Architecture That Will End the Era of the LLM. Radical. Simple. Elegant. The Cognitive Reasoning Model bypasses the Large Language Model paradigm entirely and in doing so, makes the $300 billion data center build-out of the AI industry unnecessary. The Founder Chief Architect · CRM Intelligence A researcher and architect operating at the intersection of cognitive science, control theory, and artificial intelligence — the founder of CRM Intelligence identified the core failure mode of the LLM paradigm before it became an industry-wide crisis. The insight was deceptively simple: language models dont think, they predict. And prediction at scale, no matter how sophisticated, is not reasoning. It is pattern completion dressed as intelligence. The CRM architecture is the result of years of research into how cognitive control can be mathematically formalized, externalized from model weights, and applied to any language model, transforming statistical prediction into deliberate reasoning. The founding principles of CRM Intelligence are not business principles. They are architectural convictions, each one a direct repudiation of an assumption the AI industry has accepted as inevitable. "The AI industry has built its entire infrastructure strategy around a fundamental architectural mistake: baking reasoning into model weights and then scaling those weights to improve reasoning quality. CRM proves that reasoning can be separated from the model entirely and when it is, the model itself can be tiny, fast, cheap, and ubiquitous." This is not a marginal efficiency improvement. It is a categorical shift in what AI infrastructure needs to look like. The hyperscale data center is not the future of AI, it is the consequence of the last architectural era. CRM is the architecture of the next one.
Seed Investor
Oct 2024
KinetixBeam is building the infrastructure for the next frontier of power delivery. We develop long-range wireless power systems that enable untethered operation of drones, autonomous vehicles, and robotics, delivering energy precisely when and where it’s needed. Our platform integrates phased-array beamforming, electromechanical beam steering, and metasurface- and dielectric-based lens technologies to create tightly focused, high-efficiency energy links over distance. Designed with dual-use potential, KinetixBeams solution supports resilient, on-demand power for defense platforms and ISR drones and lays the foundation for next-generation directed energy systems. We are unlocking continuous flight, reduced logistics burden, and mobile power infrastructure, where traditional batteries and static chargers fall short. KinetixBeam eliminates traditional power systems downtime, weight, and infrastructure constraints, keeping drones, robots, and tactical platforms operating longer, farther, and smarter. We’re building the future of power: untethered, precise, and mission-ready.
Board Observer
Oct 2023
Mirage es una empresa lider en ventas. Sus lineas de producto van desde aire acondicionado residencial, comercial ligero y comercial, en su linea blanca puedes encontraras desde boilers hasta lavadoras
Founder and Investor
Dec 2022
Sterilization.ai is a leading company revolutionizing healthcare through innovative robotic solutions. Our focus is on utilizing mobile 2 hands robotic systems to transform the sterilization process of dental and medical equipment. Our mission is to enhance efficiency, safety, and precision in dental and medical practices. Vision: We envision a future where advanced robotic systems seamlessly integrate into dental and medical offices, streamlining essential tasks and elevating patient care. Our goal is to empower healthcare professionals with intelligent robotic assistants, reducing the burden of mundane activities and enabling them to focus on providing top-notch medical services. Key Features: 1. Efficient Sterilization: Our mobile 2 hands robotic systems efficiently handle sterilization, ensuring instruments are clean for each patient, maintaining a higher standard of infection control. 2. Assisting Dental Professionals: The robots act as invaluable dental assistants, passing instruments and aiding in saliva suction during procedures, allowing dentists to focus on superior patient care. 3. Cost-Effective Solution: Sterilization.ai offers a subscription-based model, providing robotic services at a predictable monthly fee, eliminating the need for additional personnel, and offering a cost-effective solution for healthcare providers. Impact: Sterilization.ai drives a positive impact on dental and medical practices nationwide. Our state-of-the-art robotic systems streamline operations, enhance productivity, and elevate the overall patient experience. Improved efficiency, hygiene, and safety benefit both patients and healthcare professionals. Join Us in the Future of Healthcare: We invite like-minded professionals and organizations to join us on this transformative journey. Embracing robotics and AI, we can shape a future where healthcare becomes more accessible, efficient, and patient-centric. Follow us for updates on our groundbreaking advancements in sterilizati
Board Observer
Jan 2021
Pyro-E’s award-winning energy harvesting technology addresses the most expensive power market in the world – single-use batteries. Electricity harvested from mechanical vibration is many times cheaper than chemical storage by overcoming weight, size, reliability, degradation, and disposal limitations. Pyro-E supports various industries to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and adopt data-led transformation.
Founder and Investor on AI and Neural Networks.
Feb 2019
Member Of The Board Of Advisors and Investor
Feb 2019
Inspired by JARVIS, we started our journey thinking about the future of Artificial General Intelligence. At nFlux, we believe solving intelligence can advance and augment human species in positive ways. Our first customer NASA asked us to develop a cognitive architecture to support deep space missions where communication with earth is impractical and the intelligent system onboard will need to assist astronauts independent of support from the ground control station. Subsequently, we received investments from Amazon/Alexa Fund, Techstars, Illuminate Ventures, Plug and Play, USC, and other world-class value-add investors to expand our platform and our team to deliver on our mission.
Board of Advisors and Investor
Mar 2016
Your team needs a better way to stay organized We have all the tools you need to be successful in one place.
Co-Founder and Investor
Jul 2015
This company has developed a plasma reactor that can treat highly contaminated water at a fraction of the cost. We are working on getting reactors to our prospective clients to validate the technology. Currently funding the operation to get several systems operational.
Founder and Investor
Aug 2014
Leader in innovation in water and ice systems. Currently working with senior scientists around the globe with several state of the art technologies. We will change drastically how water and ice is purified and regenerated.
Co-Founder and Investor
Apr 2014
NitroVend is a venture that designs and fabricates Nitrogen machines around the globe. Our Patented pending technology increases the fuel and battery life of electrical and hybrid cars. Our installation base is expected to be at each electrical car recharge stations.
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2025
Seed Investor
Dec 2025
The Architecture That Will End the Era of the LLM. Radical. Simple. Elegant. The Cognitive Reasoning Model bypasses the Large Language Model paradigm entirely and in doing so, makes the $300 billion data center build-out of the AI industry unnecessary. The Founder Chief Architect · CRM Intelligence A researcher and architect operating at the intersection of cognitive science, control theory, and artificial intelligence — the founder of CRM Intelligence identified the core failure mode of the LLM paradigm before it became an industry-wide crisis. The insight was deceptively simple: language models dont think, they predict. And prediction at scale, no matter how sophisticated, is not reasoning. It is pattern completion dressed as intelligence. The CRM architecture is the result of years of research into how cognitive control can be mathematically formalized, externalized from model weights, and applied to any language model, transforming statistical prediction into deliberate reasoning. The founding principles of CRM Intelligence are not business principles. They are architectural convictions, each one a direct repudiation of an assumption the AI industry has accepted as inevitable. "The AI industry has built its entire infrastructure strategy around a fundamental architectural mistake: baking reasoning into model weights and then scaling those weights to improve reasoning quality. CRM proves that reasoning can be separated from the model entirely and when it is, the model itself can be tiny, fast, cheap, and ubiquitous." This is not a marginal efficiency improvement. It is a categorical shift in what AI infrastructure needs to look like. The hyperscale data center is not the future of AI, it is the consequence of the last architectural era. CRM is the architecture of the next one.
2024
Seed Investor
Oct 2024
KinetixBeam is building the infrastructure for the next frontier of power delivery. We develop long-range wireless power systems that enable untethered operation of drones, autonomous vehicles, and robotics, delivering energy precisely when and where it’s needed. Our platform integrates phased-array beamforming, electromechanical beam steering, and metasurface- and dielectric-based lens technologies to create tightly focused, high-efficiency energy links over distance. Designed with dual-use potential, KinetixBeams solution supports resilient, on-demand power for defense platforms and ISR drones and lays the foundation for next-generation directed energy systems. We are unlocking continuous flight, reduced logistics burden, and mobile power infrastructure, where traditional batteries and static chargers fall short. KinetixBeam eliminates traditional power systems downtime, weight, and infrastructure constraints, keeping drones, robots, and tactical platforms operating longer, farther, and smarter. We’re building the future of power: untethered, precise, and mission-ready.
Stratigic Investment
Sep 2024
Aeros is a pioneering logistics company with over 30 years of experience in airship technology, dedicated to the development, manufacture, and operation of cargo airships. In tackling the overloaded global logistics supply chain, overcoming infrastructure limitations, and addressing the urgent need for climate change mitigation, Aeros is on a mission to revolutionize the logistics industry with our zero-emission, cheaper, and faster airship delivery solutions. Our flagship product, the electric variable buoyancy Aeroscraft, is equipped with advanced VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) technology. It enables an infrastructure-free operation, which allows it to access nearly anywhere in the world. With a payload from 10 - 66 metric tons, this cutting-edge airship is a leading choice for a variety of logistics tasks, including cargo transportation, project cargo, and our newly launched last-mile airshp+drone delivery service. Follow us, and let’s connect—discover how Aeros can elevate your logistics to the next level.
2023
Board Observer
Oct 2023
Mirage es una empresa lider en ventas. Sus lineas de producto van desde aire acondicionado residencial, comercial ligero y comercial, en su linea blanca puedes encontraras desde boilers hasta lavadoras
2022
Founder and Investor
Dec 2022
Sterilization.ai is a leading company revolutionizing healthcare through innovative robotic solutions. Our focus is on utilizing mobile 2 hands robotic systems to transform the sterilization process of dental and medical equipment. Our mission is to enhance efficiency, safety, and precision in dental and medical practices. Vision: We envision a future where advanced robotic systems seamlessly integrate into dental and medical offices, streamlining essential tasks and elevating patient care. Our goal is to empower healthcare professionals with intelligent robotic assistants, reducing the burden of mundane activities and enabling them to focus on providing top-notch medical services. Key Features: 1. Efficient Sterilization: Our mobile 2 hands robotic systems efficiently handle sterilization, ensuring instruments are clean for each patient, maintaining a higher standard of infection control. 2. Assisting Dental Professionals: The robots act as invaluable dental assistants, passing instruments and aiding in saliva suction during procedures, allowing dentists to focus on superior patient care. 3. Cost-Effective Solution: Sterilization.ai offers a subscription-based model, providing robotic services at a predictable monthly fee, eliminating the need for additional personnel, and offering a cost-effective solution for healthcare providers. Impact: Sterilization.ai drives a positive impact on dental and medical practices nationwide. Our state-of-the-art robotic systems streamline operations, enhance productivity, and elevate the overall patient experience. Improved efficiency, hygiene, and safety benefit both patients and healthcare professionals. Join Us in the Future of Healthcare: We invite like-minded professionals and organizations to join us on this transformative journey. Embracing robotics and AI, we can shape a future where healthcare becomes more accessible, efficient, and patient-centric. Follow us for updates on our groundbreaking advancements in sterilizati
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