About us

David Pinn assumed the role of CEO at Brain Corp in 2022, where he has held various executive positions since joining in 2017, including Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Financial Officer. During his tenure, Pinn was instrumental in leading Brain Corp’s transformation from a robotics hardware company to a software as a service (SaaS) provider. He played a pivotal role in securing over $100 million in funding from prominent investors such as the SoftBank Vision Fund, Qualcomm Ventures, Hercules Capital, ClearBridge Investments, and Satwik Ventures.

Prior to joining Brain Corp, Pinn served as Head of Finance for Antenna79, a technology startup backed by L Catterton, the world’s largest consumer-focused private equity group, where he facilitated the raising of $94.9 million in private equity funding. Before his tenure at Antenna79, Pinn co-founded Snaptracs, Qualcomm’s consumer electronics subsidiary. Under his leadership, Snaptracs was successfully sold, leading to a merger with Whistle and a $117 million acquisition by Mars.

Pinn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

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John Black serves as Chief Technology Officer at Brain Corp, bringing three decades of product development and technology leadership experience. In his role, he aligns the company’s technical vision with its business objectives, driving the development of unique and scalable robotic solutions while nurturing key OEM partnerships. His proven ability to bring innovative products to market was instrumental in commercializing the industry's first autonomous floor scrubber and scaling Brain Corp's global fleet of 40,000+ robots.

Prior to his appointment as CTO, John served in advancing leadership roles within the company, including VP of Engineering and SVP of Strategy. Before joining Brain Corp in 2015, he held technical leadership and engineering roles at Nilfisk, Crane Vending, and Chrysler Corporation bringing many products to market starting from a blank sheet of paper. Known for his pragmatic and business-focused approach, John is committed to fostering a culture of innovation that directly links technical execution to customer outcomes. When he’s not building robots, you can likely find him enjoying the waves, mountains, or lakes of the great outdoors with his family.

John earned his BSME from Carnegie Mellon University and a MSME from Oakland University, and serves as the Chair of the Board for the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering Corporate Affiliates Program. He is also a Certified Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland).

Mark Garczewski serves as Chief Product Officer at Brain Corp, bringing over 20 years of experience developing unique product solutions. Following a successful three-and-a-half-year tenure as Vice President of Product, he now leads product strategy and execution for the organization.

Prior to Brain Corp, Garczewski served as Chief Product and Technology Officer, guiding a travel software startup from its inception to becoming an Inc. 500 fastest-growing company for five consecutive years. He successfully sold the business and assumed the role of Senior Vice President of Product at Arrivia, the resulting 2,500-person merged company. Throughout these growth stages, he led and reimagined the product, UX, and engineering teams, developing a top-tier software platform that supports loyalty programs for top-tier brands like American Express, USAA, and major North American resorts.

An exceptional collaborator who embraces a high-performing team culture, Garczewski holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Connecticut. Outside of work, he spends much of his time in the Valle de Guadalupe wine region with his family.

Chris Lobdell serves as Chief Revenue Officer at Brain Corp, bringing over 24 years of sales and technical leadership experience. In his role, he drives the growth of Brain Corp’s sales, marketing, and client success operations while deepening customer relationships and enhancing partnerships with key channel partners. Lobdell’s expertise aligns with Brain Corp’s mission to scale its robotics and vision-based AI applications, empowering global clients like Walmart and Kroger with next-generation technology.

Prior to Brain Corp, Lobdell excelled in leadership roles at companies like Salesforce, GoodData, and Google. At GoodData, he shaped go-to-market strategies as CRO, and at Salesforce, he guided teams delivering data and identity solutions for retailers. Earlier, he led Ahalogy’s growth, partnering with brands like Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola. Known for his collaborative approach, Lobdell is committed to driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions that meet the evolving needs of Brain Corp’s customers. In his spare time, Lobdell focuses on his wife, 3 kids and seemingly overly attention-starved Black lab.

As Chief Operating Officer, Brian leads Brain Corp’s core Operations and Corporate Services team, which includes its Customer Operations, Engineering Operations, Human Resources, IT, Facilities, Business Systems, and Data Privacy & Security teams.Since joining Brain Corp in 2018, Reinhart has held multiple positions including Deputy General Counsel, Global Head of Compliance, SVP of Operations & Legal and Chief Administrative Officer. During this time, he has successfully led multiple key initiatives, including building Brain Corp’s organizational culture, developing robot safety and data infrastructure, managing partner relationships, driving continuity planning, and leading numerous critical negotiations.

Prior to joining Brain Corp, Reinhart served as General Counsel for multiple organizations, supporting both legal and commercial initiatives throughout his career. Reinhart has navigated a myriad of complex transactions in these past roles and has supported organizations’ global expansion, product line growth, organizational efficiency and governance, and has managed diverse teams across corporate services functions.

Brian earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Illinois College of Business in Champaign-Urbana and completed his Juris Doctorate and Masters in Business from St. Louis University, where he earned Beta Gamma Sigma honors.

Michel Spruijt joined Brain Corp in 2019 as VP and General Manager for Europe. Michel is responsible for all partner support, team expansion, and the oversight of general operations globally.

Prior to joining Brain Corp, Michel held the position of General Manager EMEA at Ergotron, which builds kinetic work environments. During his 20-year tenure, Michel successfully built cross-functional teams and managed Ergotron’s growth trajectory in EMEA. He held several roles at Ergotron, including management positions in Business Development, Sales, Operations, Customer Care, Technical Support, and Business Operations.

Michel speaks four languages including Dutch, English, German, and Hungarian, and earned a degree from Grafisch Lyceum Utrecht.

Andy Ng joined Brain Corp in 2016 and serves as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Previously, Andy was the Founder and President of Invent Advisers, LLC, an intellectual property consulting company that worked with startups in San Diego, California. Andy developed his legal expertise at Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP, and Vinson & Elkins LLP.

Andy earned his Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School and received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics from Duke University.

Kc Martin-Dickey joined Brain Corp as the Vice President of Human Resources in January 2025 and leads all functions of HR and Talent Management. With two decades of experience in human resources, she has a proven track record of navigating complex business transformations, fostering inclusive and innovative workplaces, and driving strategic initiatives that enhance both employee experience and business success.

Most recently, Kc served as VP of Human Resources for Full Swing Golf, a leading sports simulator and technology company, where she provided executive leadership in talent strategy, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. She oversaw HR initiatives that supported rapid business growth through M&A and internal expansion. Prior to Full Swing, Kc held various HR roles at larger organizations including Cobham, UCSD, Iron Mountain and HSBC.

Kc earned a Bachelors in Communication from San Diego State University and holds professional certifications, including Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from HRCI and Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) from SHRM. She resides in San Diego with her husband and three kids.

As Vice President of Finance, Allan leads Brain Corp’s financial strategy and corporate services, overseeing long-range planning, capital management, and investor relations. Since joining the company, Allan has held key leadership positions where he has been instrumental in managing Brain Corp’s capital structure, leading successful fundraising efforts, and executing complex debt and equity transactions. His strategic oversight ensures the organization remains well-capitalized to scale its AI and robotics applications while maintaining a focus on operational efficiency and sustainable growth.

Prior to Brain Corp, Allan held pivotal leadership roles at global FinTech leader Kyriba, where he led global FP&A and managed financial due diligence for significant equity investments and strategic acquisitions. Earlier in his career, Allan served as a Senior Management Consultant at KPMG, where he worked on critical economic reform research in collaboration with the Development Research Center of the State Council of China. Throughout his career, he has navigated a myriad of complex transactions, supporting global expansion and organizational governance for high-growth technology companies.

Allan earned his MBA in Corporate Finance from Emory University and is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). He also holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Plant Genetics/Molecular Biology. Transitioning from the laboratory to the boardroom, Allan began his journey as a trained scientist; today, he applies that same scientific rigor to analyzing market trends and driving financial innovation.

As Vice President of Accounting at Brain Corp, Leah Davis has been overseeing all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls since joining the company in 2022. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Leah remains well-versed in the latest accounting standards and regulations, bringing a deep understanding of financial reporting and fraud prevention to her role. Her expertise has been instrumental in ensuring Brain Corp's compliance while maintaining secure and efficient financial systems and processes.

With over 15 years of experience in public and private accounting, Leah is a seasoned professional who has developed extensive expertise in financial reporting, audit and assurance, and fraud prevention. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from California State University San Marcos.

Before joining Brain Corp, Leah held several leadership positions where she managed complex financial systems, led a successful acquisition, implemented efficient processes, and contributed to companies' growth and financial success.

Anders joined Brain Corp in 2019 and assisted in the start up of the Brain Corp office in Europe as Head of Business Development. Since 2022 he is also responsible for business development in APAC. Anders has had a long international leadership career in the cleaning machine industry and has extensive experience with starting up and leading sales companies, developing large international key accounts, and managing sales across many nationalities.

Anders holds an MBA from the University of San Francisco, and he has lived and worked in France, South Africa, and the United States. He now lives with his family in Denmark, close to Copenhagen.

As VP of Customer Success and Analytics, Matt leads post-sales efforts focused on helping clients maximize the value of Brain's products and services. Since joining Brain Corp in 2022, Matt has successfully led multiple key initiatives focused on increasing robot utilization, expanding robotic use cases, and maximizing client ROI.
Matt has held various leadership positions in product, analytics, and customer success at both startup and mature organizations. He has a passion for leveraging data and scalable technologies to create client value, and believes that understanding and solving the true customer need is the North Star. Prior to joining Brain, Matt worked at Hivery, NielsenIQ, Retail Solutions, and Walmart.

Matt received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and MBA with emphasis in Supply Chain Management from the University of Arkansas. He resides in Northwest Arkansas with his wife and two children.

Dr. Eugene Izhikevich co-founded Brain Corp in 2009 with the goal of creating software that transforms everyday machines into autonomous mobile robots. Not only has he grown Brain Corp into a global leader in its field, but he has also fostered a company culture that prides itself on inclusivity and innovation.

Before starting Brain Corp, Eugene was widely recognized for his contributions to the theory of spiking networks. In 2005, he implemented the world’s largest thalamo-cortical model. It simulated one hundred billion neurons and one quadrillion synapses – the same number as the human brain. In addition, Eugene was a senior fellow in Theoretical Neurobiology at the San Diego-based Neurosciences Institute and is the founder of Scholarpedia, a free, peer-reviewed encyclopedia.

Eugene earned a Master of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from Lomonosov Moscow State University, and went on to earn his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Michigan State University. He also served as a postdoctoral researcher and visiting professor at Arizona State University.

Fay West joined the Tennant Company in April 2021 as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Tennant, she was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of SunCoke Energy, Inc., a raw material processing and handling company, from 2014 to 2021. Before joining SunCoke Energy, Inc., in 2011, as Vice President and Controller, she was Assistant Controller at United Continental Holdings, Inc. Prior to that role, she served in several leadership roles at PepsiAmericas, Inc., including Vice President of Accounting and Financial Reporting, and Director of Financial Reporting. Prior to joining PepsiAmericas, Inc., she was Vice President and Controller of GATX Rail Company.

Richard is a Director at Qualcomm Ventures. His current investments interests are around the AR / VR, IoT / IIoT, Robotics and connected device ecosystems. Richard joined Qualcomm Ventures in 2008 and actively serves as a Board Member for Brain Corp. In addition, he also serves as a Board Observer for a number of investments including Magic Leap, Airspace Technologies, The Void, and Reach Robotics.

Richard is involved in the full-gamut of venture capital lifecycle from fund raising/investor relations, sourcing/diligence/closing investments, and portfolio management and plays a crucial role in driving strategic direction, scale-up, and sale of these businesses.  He has led over a dozen of investments with successful exits in HeyZap (acquired by RNTS Media), Livescribe (acquired by Anoto), Owlchemy Labs (acquired by Google), and Earn.com (acquired by Coinbase).

Prior to joining Qualcomm, Richard had over seven years of investment banking experience at Merrill Lynch & Co and Société Générale. As a Vice President at Société Générale, Richard led the leveraged finance deal teams, with a focus in the Gaming, Lodging, Leisure and Media & Telecom sectors.

Richard holds an MBA from Cornell University’s Johnson School of Business and a B.S. from New York University’s Stern School of Business.