Brian Mullins (entrepreneur)

Mullins is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy where he obtained his bachelor degree, studying electrical and mechanical engineering.[2] In an interview with Fortune, Mullins attributed the Academy with learning determination. "There were so many times where we were challenged mentally and physically to try and unlock the potential inside of us, and I learned that sometimes, even when you are getting yelled at and told how much of a failure you are, the real accomplishment is learning to keep going in the face of adversity."[2]

Mullins fulfilled his service obligation as an engineer with the United States Department of Transportation, working at the Computer-Aided Operational Research Facility.[2] While at the DOT, he worked in the field of simulation and later advised the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command in San Diego, California.[3] After spending three years at SPAWAR, Mullins transitioned into the field of industrial robotics.[4]

Mullins is the founder of DAQRI, an augmented reality company where he served as its CEO. The company was officially launched in 2011 after spending several years in stealth mode and provides a platform for user-generated augmented reality content.[5] DAQRI's principal investor is Tarsadia Investments[6] with advisory board members that include Ashton Kutcher and D.A. Wallach.[7] Mullins stepped down as DAQRI CEO October, 2017. [8]

Mullins is a frequent commentator in the field of augmented reality and has spoken at events that include SXSW.[9][10] In November 2016 Mullins testified on the subject of augmented reality before the Senate Committee on Commerce.[11]

The 2018 Augmented World Expo website listed Mullins as the Founder and CEO of Important Design, a studio that brings together designers, engineers, and scientists that have unique experience in solving real world problems with augmented reality.[12]

In June, 2019, Mullins became Chief Executive Officer of Mind Foundry, an Oxford based start-up focused on combining leading edge AI research with advanced software engineering.[13]

• Important Design