The Expertise Behind the Innovations
Nicholas Nadeau, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Founder / Fractional CTO
Dr. Nicholas Nadeau, a dynamic CTO and seasoned engineer, brings deep expertise in AI/ML, robotics, 3D printing, and other emerging technologies. As CTO of 1X (Halodi Robotics) he secured the world’s largest humanoid robotics contract with ADT Commercial for security guarding and raised $24M from OpenAI. At AON3D (YC W17), he enabled the first 3D-printed parts on the space station and moon. An active mentor for startups and executives at accelerators like Techstars, NextAI, and Creative Destruction Lab, Nicholas now leads Nadeau Innovations as a fractional CTO working with startups and corporate innovation, tackling complex hard tech problems.
Our Mission
Making emerging tech accessible for businesses of all sizes. We level the playing field for startups and established companies alike.
Creative solutions for hard tech challenges. We offer hands-on workshops focused on innovation and emerging technologies.
Building confidence and strategy in our clients. Clear communication and tailored plans focus on people, process, and product.
"Nick has been enormously helpful to us at Airbotics. He has unmatched expertise in all things robotics and AI at the highest levels, a very deep network in the field, and years of experience in the trenches of startups building and selling deep tech products. Not only that, but he's always your biggest fan and brings such energy and enthusiasm to whatever challenges you're facing. If you're building in the robotics space or want to learn about it - talk to Nick!"
"Working with Nick has been game-changing for our company's technology development. His expertise and strategic thinking have been instrumental in setting up our automation strategy. Nick has a unique ability to bridge the gap between technology and business goals. Nick is exceptionally well connected to the tech startup ecosystem in Montreal across academia, manufacturing, fabrication, etc. If he does not have an answer, he knows someone who does; he is always willing to make introductions to facilitate valuable partnerships."
"We've collaborated with Nicholas in the past year, and our experience has been exceptional. His deep technical expertise in AI, robotics and software engineering really add value to our joint projects. In addition, his business acumen and industry knowledge have helped immensely. We highly recommend him and are looking forward to our future collaborations."
"Nicholas holds a wealth of knowledge regarding technology, AI, robotics, and more. He has guided us in anticipating and devising strategies for future challenges before they arise. He is always straight to the point and professional. I look forward to working with him again in the future!"
"Nicholas was incredibly helpful and supportive to both us as founders and the entire team. Nicholas was an active, hands-on supporter and friend to Ohmic, who invested his time towards offering us feedback, inviting us to networking events, and even introducing us to our first external angel investor. We are lucky to have worked with Nicholas and are glad to have connected with him."
"Nicholas brings tremendous value to the company with his deep knowledge of robotics and AI. He conducts internal Lunch & Learns, facilitates crucial network connections, and contributes substantially to Osedea's key projects. Additionally, he's a pleasure to work with!"
"Nick has been an invaluable asset in the startup community, facilitating numerous high-quality connections and hosting meaningful events for entrepreneurs to connect with like-minded peers. Finally, having his support in our mission and the product we are developing means the world to us!"
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