Bio

Engineer, Explorer, Mentor, Parent—Building the Future, One Xaiborg at a Time

Before he was building a world-class robotics lab for teens in Parkland, Isai was solving problems that most people will never even know exist. He started his career designing and wiring control systems for nuclear reactors at the largest nuclear power sites in America, where the smallest mistake could mean the difference between precision and catastrophe. From there, he moved to aerospace, building software that communicates with satellites orbiting Earth right now, gathering data that shapes global intelligence. Then came Google, where Isai joined a team working on the very backbone of Android—the operating system that powers over 3 billion devices around the world. If you’ve ever unlocked your phone with your face or fingerprint, paid for something using Google Pay, or watched a movie on Android TV, you’ve touched Isai’s work. While at Google, Meta called, asking Isai to help shape the future of the Metaverse, designing the systems that fuse augmented reality, virtual reality, and next-gen mobile experiences into a seamless digital world. But the thread that connects all these accomplishments is simple: Isai doesn’t just build technology—he builds the future. And now, as a parent and visionary, he’s bringing that future home to the next generation through Xai Robotics.

Fun Fact

Some of Xai Robotics’ first sketches were drawn on napkins at Google’s cafes—while Isai rocked his newborn son to sleep between meetings. Xai Robotics isn’t just a company—it’s a love letter to every kid who dreams of building something extraordinary, and to every parent who wants their child to learn directly from the people who have actually built the world they live in. Isai believes curiosity is the only prerequisite—and it’s our job to turn that curiosity into great skills and confidence.

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Startup Insider, STEM Educator, Design Perfectionist—and Every Parent’s Secret Weapon

Annelise doesn’t just teach STEM—she’s helped build and launch startups from the inside, designing products and experiences for companies that thrived in the crucible of Silicon Valley. With over a decade of hands-on startup experience—including founding, advising, and shipping products—her instincts for innovation were sharpened alongside some of the most iconic founders of her generation (her circle includes Elon Musk’s roommates). As a front-end developer with a relentless eye for detail, she’s a force behind Xai Robotics’ polished curriculum, immersive learning experience, and student journey.

But her greatest talent? Making complex engineering feel playful, personal, and irresistible. Students love her because she expects greatness and helps them find it, teaching with the perfect balance of high standards and deep care. Under Annelise’s guidance, students don’t just learn to code—they learn to think boldly and believe in their own brilliance.

Fun Fact

When her firstborn was just 6 months old, Annelise bought him his first Mac Pro—a machine so big it literally towered over him. By age two, she had already taught him to read and write (more clearly than he could pronounce the words). Call her a tiger mom if you want—but she’s a nurturing, joyful, endlessly curious tiger mom who knows how to unlock genius in every child, not just her own.

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With over 20 years at the forefront of AI, energy innovation, and large-scale infrastructure, Gaurav has built and led groundbreaking teams at Google AI, Google X, and Google Research. From advancing machine learning in natural language processing to pioneering a moonshot for the electric grid, his work has shaped some of the world’s most ambitious tech initiatives.

At Xai Robotics, Gaurav brings his visionary expertise to inspire and equip the next generation of engineers. His passion for mentorship, innovation, and solving real-world challenges aligns perfectly with our mission—to empower young minds with the tools and mindset to build the future.

Fun Fact

At Google’s Mountain View headquarters, Gaurav and Isai were part of a tight crew of about eight Googlers who hit the gym together every weekday at exactly 4PM. The crew got so close, they started planning lunch adventures across Google’s legendary cafes—and even turned Google’s pop-up wine tastings into their own mini-tradition. Those gym sessions, lunches, and wine tastings built a bond that time and distance couldn’t break.

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For nearly two decades, Dirk Dougherty has been a driving force behind Google’s most ambitious developer initiatives, shaping ecosystems that accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. His work has empowered engineers worldwide to turn bold ideas into scalable breakthroughs, fundamentally shifting how industries evolve. Now, he brings that same expertise to Xai Robotics, instilling the principles, strategies, and technical rigor that define the world’s most dominant tech forces. With Dirk’s insight, Xai Robotics isn’t just preparing future innovators—we’re engineering a new standard for what’s possible.

Fun Facts

Dirk was the first Googler Isai ever ate lunch with—on Isai’s very first interview day. But that quick lunch turned into a friendship that never ended. Even after Isai moved to Florida, Dirk and Isai kept their regular coffee chats going, proving that the best work friendships don’t stop when situations change—they just evolve.