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Adrian Walker

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Director at X, the moonshot factory
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Adrian is a Director at X, Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory, where he leads Project Anori, focusing on breakthroughs in sustainable construction using AI and autonomous systems. A serial entrepreneur and investor, he is the Founding Partner at Telescopic Ventures, which funds B2B frontier technology startups. He holds a BSE from the University of Michigan.

Adrian is passionate about creating a more inclusive technology landscape. He co-founded Transparent Collective, a non-profit that provides resources and access to underrepresented founders. His commitment is further demonstrated by his active participation in programs like Accentures Black Founders Development Program.

Unique fact: Adrian works on "moonshots" at X, developing radical new technologies to solve some of the worlds most fundamental problems, including shelter.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Frontier Technology
His work at X and his investment thesis at Telescopic Ventures are centered on applying frontier tech like AI and autonomous systems to solve real-world industrial problems.
Supporting Founders
He co-founded Transparent Collective to help underrepresented entrepreneurs and actively participates in initiatives like Accenture's Black Founders Development Program.
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Career

Work history

9-2021
Director
X, the moonshot factory
3-2018
Founder/CEO
AIZA, Inc.
4-2017
Founding General Partner
Telescopic Ventures
1-2015 - 12-2017
CEO
Senetur
1-2016 - 4-2017
Co-Founder
Transparent Collective
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Education
2000 - 2004
BSE
University of Michigan
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