Engineer | Founder | Investor | Mentor | Board Member
Nicholas Nadeau
Building intelligent systems that put people first
From humanoid robots to Personal Intelligence™
About Me
Dr. Nicholas Nadeau is an engineer and builder who develops systems that enhance human intelligence. His work spans humanoid robots, cognitive neuroscience devices, and privacy-first AI. He scaled industrial 3D printers at AON3D that now have parts on the ISS and Moon. As CTO of 1X, he led humanoid robot development, and later served as CTO at SmartOne.ai during the AI/LLM revolution. He's currently Co-Founder and CTO of a stealth startup building Personal Intelligence™ to give individuals control over their digital lives.
Nicholas co-founded AI Salon Montréal to connect Québec's AI ecosystem with global investors. He serves on the board of Garage&Co and mentors through Creative Destruction Lab, Next AI, and Startupfest. With a Ph.D. in robotics and AI, his work ensures intelligent systems serve people on their own terms.
Ventures & Ecosystem
Companies, investments, board positions, and mentorship shaping tech.
