Razor™ creates a future without disruptions
Shifting from traditional operating and business models to one that exploits the IIoT and advanced tools like AI is critical to remain competitive in a data driven world.
Praemo delivers Razor™ — an analytics engine combining industry expertise with AI and the IIoT to predict and prevent disruption to your operations.
The transformation
Forward-thinking manufacturers and industrial product companies across the globe have made great strides in connecting their operations to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in recent years. Succeeding in the IIoT era demands the transformation of operating and business models. Determining how AI and IIoT can benefit your organization’s operations is key for the future of work.
The technology
Using Artificial Intelligence, the Industrial Internet of Things, and extensive industry knowledge, we are redefining how organizations operate. Our Razor™ technology is built to provide predictive analytics and prescriptive intelligence to help organizations turn their operations data into actionable insights.
The people
Our team acquires top talent on many fronts — spanning from Data Scientists and AI talent to Industry experts. We pride ourselves on being of industry, for industry.

Leadership

Michael Martinez
Founder & CEO
Michael has deep experience utilizing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to deliver strategic digitization to customers around the world. Michael has served in senior roles as President of GMC Global and most recently Chief Operating Officer for SMEC’s Asset Management business.

Paul Boris
President & CRO
Paul has driven digital transformation within industrial operations for decades. Starting his career at GM, he’s held P&L responsibility for facilities in all manufacturing modes. In the mid-90’s, Paul led the trend of deployment of technology within manufacturing. As the GVP of Enterprise Operations Management at SAP and CIO of Advanced Manufacturing Solutions at GE, he worked closely with senior executives and operational teams to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in sustainable performance improvements.
Boris is considered a thought leader on topics of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Digital Transformation, with extensive industrial experience.

Paul Hancock
Founder & CFO
Paul is a dynamic and practical results oriented finance executive with strong business operations knowledge and global experience.
He is able to apply experience, insight, and a team based approach to build financial acumen into growth oriented companies.

Andy Henderson
CTO
He led efforts inside GE to implement data collection and analysis systems in GE internal factories and worked with GE Digital customers to define their needs for digital transformations inside of their factories.
He remains a practitioner, applying digital technology within industrial operations, and a zealot for the value that comes from leveraging those technologies.

Thomas Hynes
Managing Director, Australia
Thomas is a global professional with over 25 years experience leading and managing businesses for the delivery of Asset Management solutions and services. Initially focused on Supply Chain advisory optimization services, Thomas has developed a portfolio of knowledge and experience applying cutting-edge solutions to drive productivity improvement across the lifecycle of assets. He has led many large-scale transformation projects for major global brands for industries including Infrastructure, Mining, Oil and Gas, and Telecommunications.
Thomas prides himself on building long-term and rewarding relationships, high caliber and motivated teams, and delivering outstanding customer service.
Board

Whitney Rockley
Co-founder & Managing Partner McRock Capital, Board Chair
Whitney Rockley is a Co-founder and Managing Partner of McRock Capital, a venture capital firm focused exclusively on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). She has over 20 years of investment, operating and strategic planning experience from the power, water and oil & gas industries. She is refreshingly real and passionate about women-in-tech and inspiring girls to pursue STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math).

Bob Fei
President & CEO Life Cycle Engineering, Board Member
Bob’s personal mission statement is to enable those around him to achieve their full potential.

Andrew Goodwin
Former CEO SMEC, Board Member
Andy is an experienced international infrastructure leader who has lived and worked in Africa, Europe, Asia and the Middle East concentrating in the fields of energy and urban infrastructure. His last corporate role was the CEO of a large global engineering consultancy leading teams that project manage large multi-million dollar projects mostly for international clients which included Contractors, Government Agencies and Multilateral Agencies.

Michael Martinez
Founder & CEO, Board Member
Michael has deep experience utilizing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to deliver strategic digitization to customers around the world. Michael has served in senior roles as President of GMC Global and most recently Chief Operating Officer for SMEC’s Asset Management business.

Paul Boris
President & CRO, Board Member
Paul has driven digital transformation within industrial operations for decades. Starting his career at GM, he’s held P&L responsibility for facilities in all manufacturing modes. In the mid-90’s, Paul led the trend of deployment of technology within manufacturing. As the GVP of Enterprise Operations Management at SAP and CIO of Advanced Manufacturing Solutions at GE, he worked closely with senior executives and operational teams to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in sustainable performance improvements.
Boris is considered a thought leader on topics of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Digital Transformation, with extensive industrial experience.
Investors
McRock capital is the first dedicated Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) venture capital fund focused on the intersection of sensors and software in large industrial markets. The McRock team has a unique background of building high-growth venture-backed IIoT companies while also having worked in the power, water, oil and gas industries. For more information, visit mcrockcapital.com.
McRock Investors
The offices
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