webAI Appoints Dr. Jason Rathje as President of Public Sector

September 22, 2025
webAI has appointed Dr. Jason Rathje as its first President of Public Sector to enhance sovereign AI adoption in government agencies.

webAI has appointed Dr. Jason Rathje as its first President of Public Sector, a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of sovereign AI across government agencies. This appointment was announced in a press release by webAI, highlighting Rathje's extensive experience in defense innovation and strategic capital investment.

Dr. Rathje previously served as Director and co-founder of the Department of Defense's Office of Strategic Capital and the Air Force's AFVentures, where he mobilized significant investment funding for dual-use technologies. His new role at webAI will focus on expanding the company's work with government agencies, ensuring secure and compliant AI solutions that meet national security needs.

webAI's platform offers sovereign, on-device AI, providing agencies with full control over their data and infrastructure. This approach addresses concerns around sovereignty, security, and reliability, which are critical for defense and public safety missions. Dr. Rathje's appointment signals webAI's commitment to strengthening its partnerships with government and enhancing the deployment of trusted AI solutions in mission-critical operations.

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