Our Team
Meet the visionary leaders at the helm of Apogee Robotics, leading the charge in revolutionizing education and therapy for all individuals. With a wealth of expertise and unwavering passion, our diverse leadership team combines technical innovation with a profound understanding of a wide range of conditions and needs. Together, they are committed to pioneering transformative advancements in educational robotics and artificial intelligence, with the goal of enabling every child and adult we serve to achieve new levels of learning, growth, and empowerment.
Kendall Peterson
Board Director
Kendall has 35+ years of business experience, including 11 startups and multiple Fortune 500 executive positions, specifically around growth strategy and execution.​​
Nicole Vihlen
CCO
Nicole is a seasoned professional with an analytical and results-driven mindset, proven track record in business development and marketing for domestic and international markets.
Jean-Pierre (JP) Bolat
CEO
JP is a retired US Navy Commander with almost 20 years experience in the tech sector and a serial entrepreneur. He has led robotics, educational, cyber security, high tech, and consulting organizations globally.
Monica O'Brien
CLO
Monica is a seasoned education professional with experience in the mainstream school environment as well as delivery of educational content utilizing robotic systems.
Alexis Jamin
CPTO
Alexis is a start-up entrepreneur and expert in building digital go-to-market companies, bringing a tremendous background in technology, coding, and product strategy.
Thérèse Bolat
CAO
Thérèse is a biologist, nutritionist, and administrator with global experience running corporate processes, development and managing all aspects of contracts and program management
Anita Prinzie
AI Product Manager
Anita holds a PhD in Business Administration and Management, and a robust career at the intersection of AI innovation and technical product management.