Matt Markel

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Entrepreneur | Corporate Leader | Investor | Author | Speaker | Engineer

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About Matt

A compelling speaker, Dr. Markel simplifies complex topics, drawing on the extensive insights gained during his diverse career. Currently he is the Chief Technology Officer at Epirus, a growth-stage defense technology startup.  He is also an advisor to multiple businesses, using his experience as an executive and technologist to help CEOs improve their businesses and achieve their goals across numerous domains - including e-commerce, finance, autonomy and perception, and defense.

He is also the author of "Radar for Fully Autonomous Driving," a seminal resource shaping the future of self-driving cars. Beyond this, he is an active investor in entertainment and retail projects, a founding investor in The Amani Resorts and The Business Ethics & Education Commission, and an author with more projects in the works!

Dr. Markel's journey includes leading the sensor company Spartan Radar as President and then CEO and creating and leading the radar division of Ghost Autonomy, advancing collision avoidance for attention-free self-driving. Previously, he led the radar team at Waymo, contributing to multiple generations of radar technology for self-driving fleets. At Raytheon, he served as a Principal Engineering Fellow, Technical Director for Raytheon Advanced Electronic Warfare, and a Principal Investigator for radar and EW research programs.

Before Raytheon, Dr. Markel was the chief engineer of a portfolio of proprietary programs at the Air Force Research Laboratory, where he also established and led the groundbreaking Special Programs Threat Working Group. Widely recognized as a radar, autonomous systems, and electronic warfare expert, he served on numerous national and committees, including the GAO panel for creating Best Practices for Evaluating Technology Readiness. Dr. Markel holds multiple patents and trade secrets, reflecting his impactful contributions in defense and commercial spaces. Dr. Markel is also an instructor at the Blu University school of business.

The Anti-Preneur

You don’t need to quit your job to build real wealth—you just need a smarter playbook.
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Meet the Anti-preneur.
In this bold, practical, and no-BS guide, Dr. Matt Markel—C-suite leader and financial independence architect—flips the script on success. Anti-preneur is for high-earning professionals who love their careers but feel stuck financially. If you're watching less experienced people build wealth while you grind through W2 life, this book is your wake-up call—and your roadmap out.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Redefine success on your own terms (and stop chasing everyone else’s)
  • Turn your job into a wealth-building engine
  • Adopt elite financial strategies without quitting your 9-to-5
  • Build diversified income streams using entrepreneurial tools—without becoming one
  • Escape the “retire tired” model and live a financially free life now

Packed with real stories, tactical frameworks, and the powerful KICKSTART program, Anti-preneur helps you master both sides of the wealth equation: a thriving career and financial independence.

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Matt Markel Appointed CTO at Epirus

Matt Markel has joined Epirus as the company’s new chief technology officer. In his new position, Markel will use his experience in sensing software and perception capabilities to spearhead the development of Epirus’ portfolio of microwave systems for short range air defense, the company announced Thursday.

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This giant microwave may change the future of war

Imagine: China deploys hundreds of thousands of autonomous drones in the air, on the sea, and under the water—all armed with explosive warheads or small missiles. These machines descend in a swarm toward military installations on Taiwan and nearby US bases, and over the course of a few hours, a single robotic blitzkrieg overwhelms...

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Autonomous Driving

"Financial Times: Future of the Car Summit 2020 - automotive technology panel"

Dr. Matt Markel of Waymo, Torsten Lehmann of NXP, and Glen De Vos of Aptiv delve into how recent advances in automotive radar are reshaping the way vehicles “see” the environment around them. Learn how radar is evolving and the differences in its implementation between mass production OEMs or a companies at the frontier of Autonomous driving. See how this rapidly evolving technology promises to transform safety on the roadways of the world.

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"The Road Ahead for Imaging Radar”

This panel highlighted the importance and future potential of 4D Imaging Radar technology, its impact on the automotive market today, and its future possibilities. It featured industry experts Dr. Matt Markel, Vice President of Radar Systems at Ghost Autonomy, Johan Lassing, CEO of Qamcom, Gonen Barkan, Radar Lead at General Motors, Ram Machness, Chief Business Officer at Arbe, and was moderated by Kobi Marenko, Co-Founder and CEO at Arbe.

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Ask the Expert: Will people ever trust driverless cars?

On Ask the Expert, Dr. Matt Markel joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is a Radar Technology & Self-Driving Car Expert... as well as the Author of Radar for Fully Autonomous Driving and CEO of Spartan Radar. He shared with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken where this technology is headed and whether people will eventually learn to feel safe with it.

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A Stumbling Block or Stepping Stone to Full Autonomy?

Dr. Matt Markel, Business Leader, Radar & Autonomy Expert with experience at Waymo and in the defense industry joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the NHTSA mandate requiring AEB (automatic emergency braking) systems in all new light vehicles by 2029 and what impact this mandate will have on the development of autonomous vehicles.

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Questions For The Media

  1. Matt – you’re an industry leader, entrepreneur, author, and more.  Can you tell us a little about you and how you got started?
  2. You’ve risen from being an engineer to the CEO – what is your secret?
  3. What is the toughest part of being a CEO?
  4. You’ve spent a lot of time in the self-driving car space.
    • Are these safe?
    • How do they work?
    • When will they be available to me?
  5. After a long career in defense, you pivoted to join the commercial tech industry at a startup, why?
  6. You have 30 years of experience in radar dating back to your days in the Defense industry. How has your skillset translated from the defense use cases to the self-driving car industry?
  7. You’re really an expert on radar. Why is radar so important?
  8. There has been a lot of debate around LiDAR vs Radar when it comes to autonomous vehicles. Will you please kindly shed some light on this debate?
  9. You’ve clearly had a lot of success, but what was your biggest failure?  What did you learn from it?
  10. What are your happiest moments?  Do you have any regrets?
  11. How do you choose what to invest in?
  12. What advice would you give those early in their careers?

What Matt's Clients Say

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"Matt's ingenuity and flawless technical acumen coupled with his insight into our customers' motivations and challenges present a rare and valuable strength to our company. Matt is truly a national asset; I have witnessed how his technical capability and strategic vision are widely recognized by our customers and our competitors."

Roy Azevedo

Former President, Raytheon Intelligence and Space

"Matt always asked very insightful, and most often very challenging questions. He always pushed us to understand the fundamentals so that we made the right decisions for the right reasons."

M. Rupp

Former Technical Director, Raytheon Missile Systems

Throughout our time together, I’ve observed your unique ability to identify problems and develop insightful solutions. Your diverse background allows you to see multiple viewpoints simultaneously—a rare trait.

Your engineering expertise enables you to dive deep into the math behind problems, which I’ve seen applied to evaluating company health and investment opportunities. Our shared investments have further highlighted your capabilities and vast network. Notably, I witnessed you connect a multi-billion-dollar multinational with a multi-million-dollar national company to their mutual benefit—showcasing your strategic thinking.

Your professionalism, broad interests, ethical approach, and friendly demeanor make it easy to write this letter and look forward to strengthening our relationship.

Chase Barfield

Take Control LLC

"I am a first time CEO of an ambitious tech company; I find myself often feeling like I’m over my head, but Matt is always there to provide clarity. It is a pleasure to work with Matt. He is easy to talk to, often offering a fresh perspective on today’s problem, and is patient with our questions always taking seriously no matter the question. As a mentor, he is quick to see where I am trying to get to, how I am trying to get there, and then gently course corrects me to the necessary path. Whether it is a technical problem, fundraising problem, or personnel problem, Matt seems to have experience in everything. Finally, Matt has a very wide network of professionals whom he can call on when needed. Again, I love working with Matt and consider myself lucky to have him on our team."

Elliott Saint-Pierre

CEO, Wyndo Inc.

Dr. Matt Markel brings invaluable mentorship and strategic expertise, impacting all business verticals. His ability to balance big-picture thinking with a deep understanding of business components was crucial in shaping Wyndo’s GTM strategy.

He excels at clarifying vision, refining goal-setting, and eliminating distractions—empowering startup leaders to focus on what truly matters. What stands out most is his skill in identifying the core objectives, ensuring every decision aligns with the company’s ultimate goals.

Randall Clark

COO Wyndo, Inc.

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