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Andy Markoff
AddedAug 18, 2026
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Andy Markoff

Andy Markoff

Founder & CEO, Smack Technologies· 2024 – present · 2 yrs

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Andy Markoff's Career

Smack Technologies

Smack Technologies

Series B$93MAustin, TX, US
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2024 – present · 2 yrs

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Pentagon pressure to move AI faster drives Smack's new funding round, CEO saysReuters · 2026
Smack Raises $61M for AI at the EdgeTectonic · 2026
Smack Raises $61 Million Series B to Bring Intelligent Autonomy to the Tactical EdgePR Newswire · 2026

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Clint AlanisClint AlanisCOO & Co-Founder

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Palantir

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