Cecilia.aiFounder & CEO
Jan. 2020 - Jan. 2025Cecilia.ai is a pioneering company at the intersection of robotics, automation, and AI-driven hospitality, delivering the world’s first interactive robotic bartender. 🍹 Built two full-scale products from scratch, leading the end-to-end development of both hardware and software—integrating robotics, AI, and automation into a seamless, customer-facing solution. 🍹 Led product innovation, incorporating AI-driven speech recognition, 3D animation, and real-time robotic interactions to create an engaging, high-tech customer experience. 🍹 Managed complex R&D and engineering teams, overseeing mechanical, electrical, and software engineering to develop a scalable and fully autonomous robotic bartender. 🍹 Forged strategic partnerships with global industry leaders such as Bacardi, Levy Restaurants, AD1 Global, and Wyndham Hotels, driving adoption in hotels, stadiums, casinos, and entertainment venues. 🍹 Developed and executed go-to-market strategies, successfully launching the product across multiple international markets and securing large-scale pilot programs. 🍹 Scaled manufacturing and supply chain operations, ensuring high-quality production while optimizing costs and delivery timelines. 🍹 Pitched and secured funding, leading investor relations and capital-raising efforts to support company growth and expansion.