A Team of Dedicated Engineers, Driven by Purpose
We are a spin-off from the Chair of Computational Science at ETH Zürich, united by the desire to make manufacturing smarter.
The name Manukai carries three ideas at once. Manu, for manufacturing. Kai, from Kaizen, the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement. And Kai,echoing the ancient Greek Kairos, the opportune moment. Fittingly, it also ends in AI, which is exactly what we build. We believe in AI that empowers people, scales hard-won knowledge, and helps teams build on their success with every new project.
Our Team of Advisors
Manukai is guided by a team of advisors whose combined experience spans over 100 years across manufacturing, software, and enterprise growth. Our advisors bring the hard-won expertise that helps us make sharper decisions, avoid costly missteps, and grow with purpose. Their guidance keeps us grounded in the realities of manufacturing while pushing us to build the AI-driven future the industry needs.
Seasoned investor with 35+ years of experience. Co-Founder & Chief Vision Offeri
Chair of Production & Operations Management at ETH Zurich. Member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council.
Entrepreneur and investor with multiple successful exits in IoT and tech ventures.
Trusted advisor with a strong track record in operational excellence.
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