Serhii Kupriienko, the 40-year-old co-founder and CEO of Swarmer, is a Ukrainian innovator reshaping modern military tech through AI-powered drone swarms. Stanford’s lead alum, Serhii brings extensive experience from leading the AI and computer vision team at Ring.com, where he managed over 500 engineers, and from his prior roles as CTO of successful AI startups. Serhii founded Swarmer in 2023 with a mission to revolutionize how drones operate in combat. Under his guidance, Swarmer’s software allows a single operator to control multiple drones with real-time adaptability, navigating complex, GPS-denied environments. Driven by his belief in the power of great teams and high-stakes technology, his focus remains steadfast on advancing AI’s practical deployment in real-world scenarios. For Serhii, the complexity of balancing software adaptability with reliable, human-centered oversight is the kind of challenge that excites him daily.