Qwake and webAI announce strategic collaboration

Intelligence for Critical Operations

Qwake is building the intelligence layer for high-risk operations in the physical world. By embedding sensors and edge AI into the personnel and fleets already operating where risk originates, Qwake transforms frontline activity into a distributed sensing network that delivers real-time operational intelligence helping operators understand conditions faster, coordinate more efficiently, and resolve incidents more effectively.

Fire is the entry point.

Leadership Team

Our team is made up of visionaries, engineers, and industry experts committed to making firefighting safer and smarter. Each member brings unique skills and experience to drive innovation at Qwake Technologies.

Sam Cossman, CEO of Qwake Technologies, Inc
Sam Cossman
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder & Member Board of Directors
Bahar Wadia, Chief Business Officer, Qwake Technologies, Inc
Bahar Wadia
Chief Business Officer, Co-Founder & Member Board of Directors
John Long, CTO of Qwake Technologies
John Long
Chief Technology Officer, Co-Founder & Member Board of Directors
Austin James, Chief Marketing Officer, Qwake Technologies
Austin James
Chief Growth Officer & Head of Pioneer Program
Brandon Smith, Deployment Lead, Qwake Technologies
Brandon Smith
Chief Deployment Officer
Mike Ralston, Chief Experience Officer, Qwake Technologies
Mike Ralston
Senior Advisor, Co-Founder
Omer Haciomeroglu, Chief Design Officer and Co-Founder of Qwake Technologies
Omer Haciomeroglu
Senior Advisor, Co-Founder

Pioneer Council

We are guided by a group of industry leaders and experts who bring invaluable insights and experience to Qwake Technologies. Their strategic guidance helps us innovate and scale our groundbreaking technology for the firefighting industry.

Stefan Truthän, CEO of Catonka Ventures and Qwake Technologies Pioneer Council advisor
Stefan Truthän
Volunteer firefighter with 30 years of service in various roles, driven by a passion for the future of public safety
CEO, CATONKA Investment
Col. Rosendo “Ross” Guieb, advisor to Qwake Technologies Pioneer Council
Col. Rosendo “Ross” Guieb
Retired Colonel with 30 years of service in the U.S. Army, helped develop Army Futures Command
Thomas Ewald, Deputy Fire Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department, and Qwake Technologies Pioneer Council advisor
Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Ewald
Retired Deputy Fire Chief with 39 years of service at Los Angeles County Fire Department, establishing LACFD's Innovation Steering Committee
Kirck McKinzie, President, MCKINZIE SMART TECHNOLOGIES, and Qwake Technologies Pioneer advisor
Capt. Kirk McKinzie
Retired Captain, handling over 10,000 emergencies and more than 10 year in advanced technology
President, MCKINZIE SMART TECHNOLOGIES
Eric Schlett, Executive VP- Clarion Fire & Rescue Group, Qwake Pioneer Council advisor
Eric Schlett
Oversees an extensive portfolio of industry-leading brands, including FDIC International, Fire Engineering, Firefighter Nation, and Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment.
Executive Vice President, Clarion Events’ Fire & Rescue Group
Nate Wish, Managing Partner, Responder Ventures and Qwake Technologies Pioneer Council advisor
Nathanial Wish
Active reserve deputy and detective with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office with deep experience as an investor in the public safety markets
Managing Partner, Responder Ventures

Careers — Join the Mission

Want to help shape the future of firefighting technology? Explore our open positions and become part of a team that’s creating life-saving solutions for the brave individuals on the front lines.

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