Ken Wolfe

Commander
DISC Type : D

Director of Software Engineering at Niantic Spatial, Inc.

Greater Seattle Area, United States

Overview

Ken Wolfe is a Director of Software Engineering at Niantic Spatial, Inc. , leading teams to build software for 3D mapping, AI, and AR. His expertise covers cloud services, mixed reality applications, and operating system development, built on a foundation of a Bachelor of Science from UC San Diego. Colleagues describe him as personable, technical, inspiring, and passionate.

Outside of his professional focus on cutting-edge technology, Ken is a supportive parent who actively uses his professional network to create opportunities for his family. He recently shared a post advocating for his sons search for a cybersecurity internship, highlighting his passion for helping the next generation succeed.

He holds patents for complex technologies, including "Voice Call Continuity in Hybrid Networks" and "Automatic contact linking from multiple sources. "

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Decisive

Strong-Willed

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Topics They Care About

Spatial Computing
He leads the team building the Niantic Spatial SDK, which is designed to unlock a 3D understanding of the world for developers across various platforms.
AR/VR Platforms
His career at Niantic and STRIVR has focused on building scalable platforms and SDKs for AR/VR experiences, including enterprise training and consumer applications on headsets.
AI in Imaging
He has spoken publicly about leveraging AI and machine learning for advanced imaging in XR, including real-time depth sensing, occlusion, and semantic understanding.

Media Appearances

Ken has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Director of Software Engineering at Niantic Spatial, Inc.
2-2022 - 5-2025
Director of Software Engineering at Niantic, Inc.
10-2021 - 2-2022
Senior Director of Software Engineering at STRIVR
7-2019 - 10-2021
Director of Software Engineering at STRIVR
3-2019 - 7-2019
Principal Software Engineer at STRIVR

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS from UC San Diego
1993 - 1997
BS from UC San Diego

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Insights For Selling To Ken

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ken is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ken

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ken move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Ken take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Ken

Personality Compatibility


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