We are dreamers and doers, we cast our sights to the uncharted realms of possibility.
We are Skapa - Where Dreamers and Doers Unite
About Skapa
Skapa is an operationally focused incubator within Saab, Inc. It is a collective where diversity drives innovation. Our team, a blend of individuals from startups, military, academia, and government, shares a common characteristic: a passion for action and a commitment to solving complex problems.
The Enforcer 3 in San Diego Bay.
We reject the notion of impossible challenges, focusing instead on empowering our armed forces with transformative technology. At Skapa, we're not just about creating the future; we're about making sure it's inclusive, insightful, and sustainable.
Every project we undertake is an opportunity to improve, challenge the expected, and deliver impactful solutions at the speed of need, ensuring our front-line defenders are equipped with the very best.
Saab announces the launch of Skapa by Saab, a new initiative to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
News & Stories
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Shaping the Future: Devaki Raj, Saab Strategy Office’s New Chief Digital and AI Officer, Discusses Artificial Intelligence with U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs
Our team
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Michael BrasseurVP, General Manager, Skapa & Chief Strategy Officer, Saab, Inc.A former ship captain, Michael has sailed the world’s oceans with friends and allies.
Michael founded and served as the first Commodore of Task Force 59, the US Navy's first dedicated Robotics and AI task force, and strongly contributing to NATO's innovative efforts. A former ship captain, Michael has sailed the world’s oceans with friends and allies. His journey reflects a dedication to creating the future of defense by dreaming BIG and delivering FAST.
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Rob MurrayChief Innovation Officer, Saab, Inc.Rob doesn’t believe in no-win situations - He’s built a career working alongside incredible people to achieve the seemingly impossible.
From his early days as a high school dropout to a British Army Officer, a Senior NATO official, and a Professor at Johns Hopkins University, Rob has consistently embraced risk, driving him to pioneer military robotics breakthroughs and create key initiatives like NATO’s DIANA and the $1 Billion NATO Innovation Fund.
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Paige KassalenChief of Staff, Strategy Office, Saab, Inc.From solar-powered airplanes to fighting wildfires with AI, Paige uses emerging tech to make an impact.
Paige has focused her career on purposeful implementation of emerging tech trends. Her experiences working as an electrical engineer on a record-breaking, solar-powered airplane, serving as COO of CrowdAI, and being recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree contribute to Skapas power to deliver results.
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Julia AllenChief Technology Officer, Saab, Inc.Julia lives the triple helix and breathes life into any team working together to solve problems.
Julia brings a range of knowledge across autonomy and artificial intelligence disciplines from undersea to space domains, shaped by academic, industry, and military experience. She focuses on maximizing solution adoption, unravelling complex tech challenges and ensuring Skapa's innovations are both effective and understandable.
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Devaki RajChief Digital and AI Officer, Saab, Inc.As a game-changing leader and former CEO, Devaki is shaping the future of AI strategy and policy.
Before joining Saab, Devaki founded CrowdAI and served as CEO, focusing on pioneering computer vision technologies. Her recognition as a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree and her leadership in Washington, D.C., highlight her influence in shaping future AI strategies and policies.
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Michael BrasseurVP, General Manager, Skapa & Chief Strategy Officer, Saab, Inc.A former ship captain, Michael has sailed the world’s oceans with friends and allies.
Michael founded and served as the first Commodore of Task Force 59, the US Navy's first dedicated Robotics and AI task force, and strongly contributing to NATO's innovative efforts. A former ship captain, Michael has sailed the world’s oceans with friends and allies. His journey reflects a dedication to creating the future of defense by dreaming BIG and delivering FAST.
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Julia AllenChief Technology Officer, Saab, Inc.Julia lives the triple helix and breathes life into any team working together to solve problems.
Julia brings a range of knowledge across autonomy and artificial intelligence disciplines from undersea to space domains, shaped by academic, industry, and military experience. She focuses on maximizing solution adoption, unravelling complex tech challenges and ensuring Skapa's innovations are both effective and understandable.
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Rob MurrayChief Innovation Officer, Saab, Inc.Rob doesn’t believe in no-win situations - He’s built a career working alongside incredible people to achieve the seemingly impossible.
From his early days as a high school dropout to a British Army Officer, a Senior NATO official, and a Professor at Johns Hopkins University, Rob has consistently embraced risk, driving him to pioneer military robotics breakthroughs and create key initiatives like NATO’s DIANA and the $1 Billion NATO Innovation Fund.
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Devaki RajChief Digital and AI Officer, Saab, Inc.As a game-changing leader and former CEO, Devaki is shaping the future of AI strategy and policy.
Before joining Saab, Devaki founded CrowdAI and served as CEO, focusing on pioneering computer vision technologies. Her recognition as a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree and her leadership in Washington, D.C., highlight her influence in shaping future AI strategies and policies.
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Paige KassalenChief of Staff, Strategy Office, Saab, Inc.From solar-powered airplanes to fighting wildfires with AI, Paige uses emerging tech to make an impact.
Paige has focused her career on purposeful implementation of emerging tech trends. Her experiences working as an electrical engineer on a record-breaking, solar-powered airplane, serving as COO of CrowdAI, and being recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree contribute to Skapas power to deliver results.
Contact Skapa
2805 Dickens St.
San Diego, CA 92106
We foster innovation by working collaboratively across Saab. Skapa is initiated and empowered by Saab, Inc.© 2024