Nils Alstad

Nils Alstad is the CEO and Co-Founder of Stridar, a defense technology company focused on developing unmanned ground systems to support warfighters at the edge. With a career that spans military leadership, global supply chain operations, and cutting-edge robotics, Nils brings a rare blend of operational insight and product innovation to the rapidly evolving domain of autonomous systems. A former officer in the Swedish Army’s Combat Engineering Regiment, Nils served as a Platoon Commander, Company Chief of Staff, and Instructor from 2002 to 2006. His military experience—combined with a foundation in customer focused supply chain studies and user interaction—has shaped his commitment to designing systems that serve the realities of the modern battlefield.