Omer Haciomeroglu

I'm a designer, co-founder-CDO, and artist based in Austin, TX. My eclectic career journey immersed me in the startup world for the last nine years, co-founding a company that developed a life-saving computer vision platform for firefighters to see through smoke, track their location, and monitor their exposure. We have been partnered with the US Government and recently closed Series A. Throughout my startup journey, I supported my co-founders to secure eight figures in funding, co-developed 14+ prototypes, and navigated many pivots. My journey, marked by extensive travel and innovation, has equipped me with profound insights into overcoming diverse startup challenges. (www.qwake.tech) Outside of my entrepreneurial endeavors, I am an artist whose work is deeply influenced by my ongoing spiritual journey and fascination with nature and synthetic biology. I use both digital and physical media to give life to my artistic visions, creating pieces that are deeply personal and reflective of my inner journey. (My work is currently private, but I would be delighted to share in person)