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In 2023 I hit a wall. The platforms that were supposed to help with discovering and investing in early-stage startups were either too expensive, too complex, too simple, or simply not useful.
I felt this pain for years. At Google I struggled to identify promising startups worth buying from or even acquiring. Later, when I became an angel investor, the frustration only grew. No matter what I tried, nothing actually helped me reliably discover and evaluate early-stage companies.
When AI became more affordable, I saw an opportunity. There had to be a better way to review startups than endlessly searching through outdated databases or flipping through pitch decks that all looked the same.
This is when Addison joined X1 as our CTO, and we were off and running.
As we started building, another truth became obvious. Running a startup required juggling dozens of disconnected tools, apps, and social platforms. They did not talk to each other, most of them were poorly designed, and many had not been updated in years.
That is when it clicked. The problem was bigger than just startup discovery. The entire innovation ecosystem was wasting time and missing opportunities. Founders were spending more time on busywork than growth. Investors were drowning in noise instead of getting clear signals. Corporations were failing to see innovation until it was too late. Advisors could not easily plug in where they added value. And innovators who wanted to join the companies creating the future had no clear place to discover opportunities or see what was new in the world of innovation.
That is why we created X1 Pipeline. We call it the Innovation Operating System.
For founders it means more time to build and less time wasted. For investors it means transparency, smarter due diligence, and access to startups that matter. For corporations it means the ability to discover, partner with, or acquire innovation before anyone else. For advisors it means a system where they can work with startups and investors without friction. For innovators it means finding jobs at the companies building the future and keeping a real-time pulse on what is happening in the innovation world.
We did not set out to build another platform. We set out to solve the problems we faced ourselves and the problems we saw holding back everyone else in the ecosystem.
Legacy platforms connect profiles. X1 builds companies.
I lead global teams at Google and Amazon, but nothing has ever excited me more than building X1. We're solving problems I face as a founder and investor everyday. Work has become my hobby and I love it.
At Google I led engineering teams to build and deploy large-scale complex systems, but nothing drives me more than X1. We’re developing systems in ways never done before.
I’ve led software development teams at successful startups and on mission-critical military projects. At X1, I’m applying that expertise to build the most advanced platform of my life.
I’ve built software for HubSpot and groundbreaking startups, but X1 is on another level. I love how we’re moving fast, testing ideas, and creating tools the world has never seen.
With a PhD in AI and computer science degrees from Harvard, Duke, and NC State, I’ve spent 25 years creating AI solutions used worldwide. X1’s vision is the most advanced and exciting application of AI I’ve seen, and I knew I had to be part of it.
We believe building a company of the future needs to follow future looking principles.
Design the business where AI augments human capabilities, not replaces them—AI and humans collaborate to drive smarter outcomes.
No more silos—data, tools, and processes are unified into a single intelligent ecosystem
Deliver hyper-customized experiences for every user, customer, or team member—driven by real-time data and AI insights.
Build trust through transparency—clear data governance, explainable AI, and ethical frameworks baked into the business model.
Shift from static workflows to dynamic systems that continuously learn, adapt, and evolve based on behavior and signals.
Leverage Web3, blockchain, and token economies for distributed participation, equity sharing, and value creation.
Empower networks of users, partners, and stakeholders to co-create, validate, and grow the ecosystem—platforms grow with their communities
Every action, interaction, and profile in the system has a monetization layer—align incentives for all participants.
Systems designed for adaptability, scalability, and robustness—ready for continuous iteration without disruption.
Align business goals with positive global impact—environmental, social, and economic sustainability are core to long-term success.
X1 Pipeline will have the largest database of Pre-Seed to Series A startups in the world
X1 Pipeline is reshaping the innovation ecosystem with a seamless, intelligent platform that empowers people and companies to build the future.
At X1 Pipeline, we help innovation not only survive but thrive, giving everyone the opportunity for success. Our team is talented, fun, and passionate about building the most powerful system the world has ever seen
