Forward Edge-AI
AI and blockchain solutions for public safety and defense.
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Forward Edge-AI, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2019 by serial entrepreneur Eric Adolphe, specializing in artificial intelligence-based solutions for public safety, national security, and defense. The company's core competencies include AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and business transformation. Its client base is primarily government and enterprise organizations, with a focus on federal agencies like the Department of Defense and the U.S. Air Force.
The company's business model leverages the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to secure sole-source Phase III federal contracts, which facilitates a low-friction sales cycle. This strategy is supplemented by partnerships with major corporations such as Microsoft, KPMG, and Lumen. Revenue is generated through these government contracts and the sale of its hardware and subscription-based software products.
Founder and CEO Eric Adolphe is a National Inventors Hall of Fame Honoree who has founded multiple technology startups. His background includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and a Juris Doctor degree. The inspiration to found Forward Edge-AI stemmed from personal experiences with technology biases, motivating a mission to develop inclusive AI for the benefit of underserved communities and to enhance safety and security. The leadership team also includes President Ross Coffman, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general, and COO George Stephenson, an expert in federal financial management.
Forward Edge-AI's product portfolio includes:
* **Gabriel®**: A tool that uses AI to detect, block, and report phishing and smishing scams, incentivizing users with cryptocurrency for reporting malicious actors.
* **Isidore Quantum®**: A quantum-resistant encryption hardware device designed for critical infrastructure, space communications, and tactical data networks.
* **Blaise™**: A handheld AI-augmented Raman spectrometer capable of detecting harmful chemical and biological pathogens quickly and cost-effectively.
* **Trace-AI®**: A blockchain solution that ensures the integrity and provenance of machine learning models and their training data, particularly for space-based systems.
Keywords: public safety AI, national security technology, defense solutions, edge AI, quantum-resistant encryption, cybersecurity, blockchain, machine learning, federal contracting, SBIR, business transformation, anti-scam technology, pathogen detection, data integrity, space communications security