At Origin we develop highly advanced autonomous systems to enhance the capabilities of Europe and our NATO allies. We empower cost-efficient hardware with state-of-the-art software to deter and defend.

We invest private capital in developing the systems we bring to the defense market, focusing on cost-efficient solutions and fast iteration cycles. This approach allows the governments we work with to save money while providing a sufficient response to the ever-evolving challenges of today's battlefield.

Leadership

  • Agris Kipurs

    CO-FOUNDER & CEO

    Before founding Origin Robotics, Agris co-founded and served as CEO of Airdog, Inc, a manufacturer of autonomous consumer drones, from 2014 to 2020. The company was later acquired by Alarm.com. Prior to this, from 2007 to 2014, Agris co-founded and led JIC Biznesa Inkubators, one of the first business accelerators in the Baltic States. This accelerator, which invested in promising startups from the region, was later backed by the government of Latvia and grew to include a portfolio of over 100 startups.

  • Ilja Nevdah

    CO-FOUNDER & CTO

    Before founding Origin Robotics, Ilja served as Chief Engineer in the drones and robotics division of Alarm.com, a market-leading platform provider for smart home and security, from 2020 to 2022. Alarm.com had acquired Airdog, Inc., a manufacturer of autonomous consumer drones, where Ilja was the Co-founder and CTO from 2013 to 2020.

  • Zane Meiersone

    CHIEF OF STAFF

    Prior to her role at Origin UAV, Zane was Head of HR & Operations at Squad Robotics, developer of autonomous floor cleaning robots , from 2022 to 2024. From 2018 to 2021, Zane held the position of Chief of Staff at UAVFactory, developer of uncrewed systems and ISR payloads, which was later acquired by AE Industrial Partners and rebranded as Edge Autonomy Riga. 

TEAM

At Origin you will have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what's possible. Professionally and in the defense industry as a whole.

Our team continuously grows to support our expanding business, so we're always looking to add new members to the team. 

  • "Being able to contribute to national security efforts is incomparably more fulfilling than any of my previous professional experiences. I am also learning a ton from colleagues who have spent decades in the industry."

    -Edgars Darznieks, Mechanical Engineer

  • "This team is about getting things done and learning fast from the many iterations we go through in our development work. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing the results of your work turn into solutions that make a difference."

    -Antons Kenga, Software Enegineer

  • "The company is not about replicating; we are here to push boundaries of what's possible and I am excited to be part of this journey."

    -Rihards Breicis, Business Development