Founder & CEO of Sunflower Labs

San Carlos, CA
Joined February 2007
I’m most proud that despite the long odds, no one on the team slowed down. We got creative and kept moving.
“All of us agreed to keep going until there was no other chance, until we were dead.” @alexpach tells @alexrkonrad how @sunflower_labs almost went under during the pandemic. @upstartsmediaco has the exclusive on how the company survived and their Series B led by Sequoia.
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Large facilities require comprehensive security coverage. From factories and warehouses to distribution centers and stadiums. @sunflower_labs built an autonomous drone system that uses computer vision to detect & deter threats, augmenting traditional security.
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Exclusive: Drone security startup Sunflower Labs was grounded by the pandemic. Now it's raised a $16M Series B led by Sequoia's Roelof Botha. CEO Alex Pachikov shares how his 9-year-old startup went from near-dead to flying high again, with millions in sales across 9 countries.
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I don’t post much, but when I do it’s something I am very happy about.
We have been too quiet for too long, but not because we didn't have anything to share. Actually the last few months have been the most exciting in the history of our company. Huge thanks to @sequoia and @roelofbotha for your trust!
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Who’s in favor of rolling back cookie banners? No one is winning here. That’s a lot of hours.
How not to accelerate. Don't replicate this kind of stupidity in America with an onslaught of absurd AI legislation based on non-existent problems.
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If you haven't decided yet who to vote for, here's why I think you should vote for Harris.
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From the department of “No shit, Sherlock”
Incredible. Only NOW that Europe's AI Act is coming into force is its author realizing it: - Probably goes too far; - Discourages European companies from investing in AI; and - Entrenches Big Tech's position (like most regulation) 🤦‍♂️
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This is true…..
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My new hobby while visiting Japan: when possible I look for a new Kissa (an old traditional cafe) and order coffee and a pizza toast. Inspired by @craigmod and his wonderful book “Kissa by Kissa”
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In the last 72 hours I flew first from Zurich to San Francisco, then to Tokyo. Now my jet lag has jet lag.
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🌧️🐝 Immer bereit, trotz natürlicher Gewalt Für unsere "Bienchen", vom #Drohnensystem #Beehive sind wechselnde #Wetterbedingungen kein Hindernis. 🌨️ Trotz Schneeschicht auf dem Bienenstock steigt die #Drohne + arbeitet zuverlässig + präzise. #Sicherheit #smart @sunflower_labs
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My New Year’s resolution continues to be to click ‘unsubscribe’ on any email I receive.
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today’s date is 123123 once in a lifetime experience
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Finally found some authentic Guacamigos and oddly specific Taco Salsa for my Mexican-themed New Years Eve party in Switzerland
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This is what passes for “hamburger” in Europe
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just launched Meeno in finland. we want to build our relationship mentoring app with you, for you. we hope you enjoy it. please tweet me and @meeno_official your thoughts. Meeno helps with social anxiety, and improving relationships—from friends to family, from love to work.
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My meat thermometer wanted to do a firmware update before I can use it. How much code is in this damn thing that it will take 8 minutes to update? Also my meat will be burnt by then.
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Really insightful post about the benefits of our system from our friends at Theseus Pro blog.theseuspro.com/theseus-…
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