Hi, I'm Euan Guttridge - Senior Director, Waymo
I'm passionate about transforming cutting-edge deep tech from research into reality. My energy is highest when leading global teams to build the future, especially in autonomous systems. I thrive on strategic execution and empowering early-stage ventures.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led technical program management for autonomous vehicle programs at Uber ATG.
Drives innovation as a Senior Director at Waymo, bridging research and reality.
Can help others by advising early-stage deep tech ventures and founders.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering
Began my career as a Software Engineer intern, building early technical skills.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Internship
Tech Program Leadership at Scale
Grew into Staff Technical Program Manager roles at Google, then led TPM at Uber ATG, managing significant autonomous vehicle programs.
✦ Program Management
✦ Leadership
✦ Autonomous Vehicles
Director of Innovation and Investment
Currently serving as Senior Director at Waymo, while also founding Reinforced Ventures to invest in and advise early-stage deep tech companies.
✦ Senior Leadership
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Deep Tech
💪🏻 Superpowers
Bridging Research and Reality
Transforming deep tech concepts into tangible products.
✦ Proven ability to lead globally distributed teams.
✦ Successfully brought research from concept to market.
✦ Experienced in early-stage deep tech advisory.
Strategic Program Orchestration
Mastering the art of large-scale technical program management.
✦ Expertise in guiding complex projects from inception to completion.
✦ Skilled in navigating multi-cultural, remote team dynamics.
✦ Drove technical programs at industry leaders like Google and Uber ATG.
Venture Incubation and Investment
Fueling the growth of promising startups.
✦ Founder of Reinforced Ventures, focusing on deep tech.
✦ Advise and invest in disruptive technologies.
✦ Passionate about identifying and nurturing future leaders.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking to connect with visionary founders and industry leaders in deep tech.
✦ Exploring opportunities to collaborate on groundbreaking autonomous systems.
✦ Eager to share insights and find co-investment opportunities in emerging technologies.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance for scaling technical programs.
✦ Offer expertise in navigating the complexities of deep tech development.
✦ Connect aspiring entrepreneurs with early-stage funding networks.
I would love your help on
✦ Discover innovative startups with transformative potential.
✦ Identify emerging trends in AI and robotics research.
✦ Find collaborators for advanced autonomous system research.