Fueling the Future of Technology Capital
Transforming robotics and automation from bold ideas into real-world impact.
At Alpha 8, we unlock the potential of robotics, automation, and enabling technologies by bridging visionary creators with distribution powerhouses. Our mission: to build lasting competitive moats, spark renewed momentum across our companies, and deliver exceptional value to our partners.
Rob Wilson
FOUNDER AND CEO
⤍ Founder and Former CEO, ROBO Global
⤍ Founder and Former CEO, Shavelogic
⤍ Former FVP, Presidents Council, Royal Bank of Canada
Dan Newman
DIRECTOR - STRATEGIC OPERATIONS
⤍ Co-Founder and COO, PathGuard Cybersecurity
⤍ Former freelance writer WSJ, Washington Post
Toby Loftin
DIRECTOR - CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
⤍ Founder, BP Capital Fund Advisors
⤍ Director, Institutional Sales, Royal Bank of Canada
Amber Lightbound
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
⤍ Former CEO, Ether Elixir
⤍ Founder, Canvasia Private Art
Frank Newman
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
⤍ Former US Deputy Treasury Secretary
⤍ Former CEO, Bankers Trust
⤍ CEO, PathGuard Cybersecurity
Ron Nicol
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
⤍ Former Senior Partner and Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group
⤍ Chairman Emeritus, The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
Brian Donohoe
SENIOR GLOBAL ADVISOR - PARTNERSHIPS
⤍ Former International Sales Leader, Hewlett-Packard, Unisys, Sabre
⤍ Former Global Executive Search Partner, ChampionScott, H.I.E.C.
Baxter Hines
SENIOR ADVISOR – DIGITAL STRATEGY
⤍ Chief Investment Officer, Honeycomb Digital Investments
⤍ Former Portfolio Manager, NFJ Investment Group
Michael Rodriguez
SENIOR ADVISOR – FINANCE
⤍ Clinical Assistant Professor - Baylor University
⤍ Managing Director - Solideo Advisors
Todd Royal
SENIOR ADVISOR – NUCLEAR POWER
⤍ Former Advanced Nuclear Technology Analyst, E4 Carolinas
⤍ Author of energy books, columns, and value chain reports for U.S. agencies.
Arun Sankaran
SENIOR ADVISOR – DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE
⤍ EVP, Vendor Risk Intelligence, Babel Street
⤍ Co-Founder and Former CEO, 202 Group
Jim Thompson
SENIOR ADVISOR – DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE
⤍ President and Chief Growth Officer, Knexus AI
⤍ Co-Founder, 202 Group
Neil Waterman
SENIOR ADVISOR – CAPITAL MARKETS
⤍ Chairman, Catapult Partners
⤍ Co-Founder, The Legacy Alliance
Alex Winslow
SENIOR ADVISOR – CAPITAL MARKETS
⤍ Co-Founder and CEO, Harvester Wealth
⤍ Former Senior Wealth Strategist, Northern Trust