Christian Kotscher is a serial entrepreneur and technology innovator specializing in cutting-edge solutions for smart cities, Alternative Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT), geospatial computing, and autonomous systems. As the founder of ConduitECS, MetroTech, The Cloud Minders, and MerlinTPS, Kotscher has consistently pioneered transformative technologies that address complex urban and mobility challenges. With a background spanning Fortune 100 companies like MetLife, GE Capital, and IBM, Kotscher leverages his extensive experience to drive innovation in both startups and established enterprises. His expertise lies in developing and deploying advanced data analytics, AI-driven systems, and IoT solutions that enhance urban infrastructure, improve navigation accuracy, and enable autonomous vehicle technologies. Kotscher's notable projects include the world's first cloud-based video analytics system for traffic signal control in Silicon Valley, a video analytics and machine learning system for wrong-way driver detection and alert dissemination, and the first LiDAR-to-Vehicle Pedestrian Detection and Safety system. His work consistently focuses on harnessing emerging technologies to create practical, high-impact solutions for public and private sector clients in Smarter City, Homeland Security, and mapping domains. As an executive coach and strategic consultant, Kotscher guides high-tech startups in navigating the complexities of innovation and market disruption. His approach emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge technologies with robust business strategies, helping companies translate technological advancements into real-world applications that shape the future of smart cities and autonomous systems. Kotscher's contributions have earned him recognition and awards in the fields of urban technology and mobility solutions.