Chief Executive, Founder, nFlux
Sajjadi is the founder and chief executive of nFlux, an Amazon-funded startup specializing in advanced AI solutions for clients such as NASA. He has led the company from its inception in 2019, raising $12 million in funding and expanding operations globally. nFlux develops innovative technologies to assist astronauts and amplify worker capabilities in various industries. Sajjadi previously told the Business Journal that his company looked to “amplify” human workers rather than replace them with technology. nFlux provides two products to employers: one can train workers to assemble a product and the other observes and analyzes work to identify mistakes and suggest fixes. The tech is mainly used by makers of medical devices, electronics and automotive parts.
Sajjadi’s background includes a tenure as a robotics and systems engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he contributed to significant projects like the Europa Clipper and CADRE/PUFFER missions. He is recognized for his contributions to the tech industry, including being named in Forbes 30 Under 30 for Manufacturing & Industry in 2023. Sajjadi is a a founding member of the Autonomy Research Center for STEAHM, supporting underrepresented students at CSUN, from which he is a graduate.