
Nate Ruben is the founder of EPX, a leading firm specializing in electronics and software design. Shortly after completing his studies, Nate launched Smart Beat, a pioneering company rooted in his groundbreaking research on using optical technology to monitor an infant’s breathing. Following the successful sale of Smart Beat in 2020, Nate led the R&D team at Nanobebe, a cutting-edge technology startup. Today, Nate and his team at EPX focus on designing advanced camera systems, embedded IoT hardware, and sophisticated algorithms, providing innovative solutions to multiple defense contractors.
Industry Advisory Board
Angel Shelburne
Commercial Leader & Senior Vice President, 36th Street Capital (Venture Affiliate of BlackRock TCP Capital Corp)
Hailey Prendergast
Founder & Principal Consultant, HL Dynamics
Michelle Terpstra
Head of Sales, Kiln
Kevin Ryan
Co-Founder, Glidepath Aviation
Hubbert Smith
Founder, CEO, I4Ops