Sean Gourley

Sean Gourley is a New Zealand entrepreneur and technologist from Christchurch, known for founding an artificial intelligence software company that played a pivotal role in the Pentagon’s Project Maven, which utilized AI to analyze drone footage for counter-terrorism efforts. He has since invested in the San Francisco-based drone technology startup Mara, which focuses on aerial drone-to-drone combat capabilities. Gourley is a prominent voice in discussions about the future of autonomous drones and the potential for New Zealand to compete in the defense technology sector.