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Joe Turner

Co-founder and COO of HavocAI.

Joe Turner co-founded HavocAI in January 2024 alongside childhood friend Paul Lwin, serving as Chief Operating Officer. A former U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer, he previously co-founded Exocetus Autonomous Systems, an underwater-vehicle company he started with his father (2016-2023), and held a senior/consulting role at REGENT, the electric seaglider company, before joining HavocAI.

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Role
Co-Founder & COO
Based in
Providence, RI
Prior experience
Exocetus Autonomous Systems, REGENT, U.S. Navy

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Who is Joe Turner?
Joe Turner co-founded HavocAI in January 2024 alongside childhood friend Paul Lwin, serving as Chief Operating Officer. A former U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer, he previously co-founded Exocetus Autonomous Systems, an underwater-vehicle company he started with his father (2016-2023), and held a senior/consulting role at REGENT, the electric seaglider company, before joining HavocAI.
What is Joe Turner's role?
Joe Turner is Co-Founder & COO, based in Providence, RI.
Where did Joe Turner work before?
Joe Turner's prior roles include Exocetus Autonomous Systems, REGENT, U.S. Navy.

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    Joe Turner, co-founder and COO of HavocAI, is a former Navy surface warfare officer who previously co-founded Exocetus Autonomous Systems and held a senior/consulting role at seaglider company REGENT; childhood friend of co-founder Paul Lwin

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