Swarmer (SWMR) President on Ratel Robotics Acquisition, Saving Lives in Combat
Alex Fink, U.S. CEO and president of Swarmer (SWMR), discusses the company's new $224 million acquisition of Ratel Robotics.
Chief Executive Officer (U.S.) & President, Swarmer, Inc.
Search every verified Alexander Fink interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Alexander Fink, president and U.S. CEO of Swarmer, has recently discussed the company's $224 million acquisition of Ukrainian defense contractor Ratel Robotics. In media appearances, he described the deal as part of Swarmer's strategy to acquire or partner with combat-tested technology from Ukraine, with the aim of building a broader defense technology platform. He stated that the acquisition is subject to regulatory requirements and that Ratel has $86 million in confirmed contracts for 2026, with the Ukrainian government typically prepaying 70% in advance. Fink also highlighted the role of unmanned ground vehicles in Ukraine, saying they account for over 70% of medical evacuations and serve as launch platforms for aerial assets. Fink has also commented on the broader evolution of drone warfare, arguing that autonomy is necessary because the industry cannot scale with human pilots. He noted that Ukraine is producing millions of drones annually and that one operator can deliver precision fires at low cost. He compared the current defense industry restructuring to the 1980s PC market, suggesting a shift from vertically integrated manufacturers to a model requiring a common operating system. In a separate discussion, he addressed the capture of a U.S. underwater drone by Iran, describing such systems as designed to be lost or written off, and emphasized the cost advantages of machines over human operators in dangerous environments.
Alex Fink, U.S. CEO and president of Swarmer (SWMR), discusses the company's new $224 million acquisition of Ratel Robotics.
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Alex Fink, U.S. CEO and co-founder of Swarmer (SWMR), talks about the company's public trading debut Tuesday where the stock rallied as much as 600%. He points to "great demand" from Ukraine being a pivotal growth driver. It's not just drone technology playing a role in future growth, with Alex noting software development as Swarmer's next focus. He later notes the company's connections to Big Tech firms like Alphabet (GOOGL) and Amazon (AMZN). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwab…
Alex Fink, co-founder and president of Swarmer, delivered a compelling talk titled "Killer Robots Save Lives." He argued that autonomous drone swarms, often labeled as "killer robots," can actually reduce human casualties in warfare. Deploying AI-powered drones to handle high-risk tasks, the military can minimize the exposure of soldiers to dangerous environments. He emphasized the importance of ethical AI principles, ensuring that while drones execute tactical operations, strategic decisions remain under human control. This approach enhances mission efficiency while preserving human oversig…
If you're new to my channel, my name is Alex Fink. I'm the founder and CEO of Otherweb, an AI news platform with 13m+ active users. I'm also the co-founder of Swarmer, a drone autonomy platform that helps dozens of drones (or other robotic devices) coordinate among themselves in real-time. I have a degree in computer sciences, but I never went to any lectures. I have an MBA, but I've never visited the university and haven't even been to my own graduation. I like learning cool things and I like building cool things. When I build something epic using what I learned - money magically appears.…
If you're new to my channel, my name is Alex Fink. I'm the founder and CEO of Otherweb, an AI news platform with 13m+ active users. I'm also the co-founder of Swarmer, a drone autonomy platform that helps dozens of drones (or other robotic devices) coordinate among themselves in real-time. I have a degree in computer sciences, but I never went to any lectures. I have an MBA, but I've never visited the university and haven't even been to my own graduation. I like learning cool things and I like building cool things. When I build something epic using what I learned - money magically appears.…
If you're new to my channel, my name is Alex Fink. I'm the founder and CEO of Otherweb, an AI news platform with 13m+ active users. I'm also the co-founder of Swarmer, a drone autonomy platform that helps dozens of drones (or other robotic devices) coordinate among themselves in real-time. I have a degree in computer sciences, but I never went to any lectures. I have an MBA, but I've never visited the university and haven't even been to my own graduation. I like learning cool things and I like building cool things. When I build something epic using what I learned - money magically appears.…
If you're new to my channel, my name is Alex Fink. I'm the founder and CEO of Otherweb, an AI news platform with 13m+ active users. I'm also the co-founder of Swarmer, a drone autonomy platform that helps dozens of drones (or other robotic devices) coordinate among themselves in real-time. I have a degree in computer sciences, but I never went to any lectures. I have an MBA, but I've never visited the university and haven't even been to my own graduation. I like learning cool things and I like building cool things. When I build something epic using what I learned - money magically appears.…
If you're new to my channel, my name is Alex Fink. I'm the founder and CEO of Otherweb, an AI news platform with 13m+ active users. I'm also the co-founder of Swarmer, a drone autonomy platform that helps dozens of drones (or other robotic devices) coordinate among themselves in real-time. I have a degree in computer sciences, but I never went to any lectures. I have an MBA, but I've never visited the university and haven't even been to my own graduation. I like learning cool things and I like building cool things. When I build something epic using what I learned - money magically appears.…
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