# Nathan Mintz: founder, Epirus

Canonical ID: `459f4004-cd47-4de1-b687-0596884a293d`

Co-founder and former CEO of Epirus (2018-2020), a counter-drone technology company developing high-power microwave (HPM) systems. Stepped down as Epirus CEO in 2020; the company was later led by Leigh Madden and then Andy Lowery. Now co-founder and CEO of CX2, a new electronic warfare startup. Former electronic warfare and radar systems engineer at Raytheon and Boeing. Three-time founding CEO in defense and deep tech.

- **Nationality:** American
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Foundings (1)

- [Epirus](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/epirus.md) (cofounder) _no longer at company_

See all founders: [/founders](https://registry.deploy.report/founders.md)

## Co-founders (1)

- [Joe Lonsdale](https://registry.deploy.report/people/joe-lonsdale.md) co-founded [Epirus](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/epirus.md)

## Former / Previously (1)

- [Epirus](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/epirus.md) Co-founder and Former CEO (secondary-verified)

## Sources (3)

1. https://research.contrary.com/company/epirus
2. **Substack (Bow of Theseus)** · https://bowoftheseus.substack.com/p/2024-year-in-review
3. **LinkedIn** · https://www.linkedin.com/in/nmintz


_API: GET /v1/people/nathan-mintz · canonical URL: /people/nathan-mintz_