Natan Linder
About Natan Linder
Natan Linder is the Cofounder and CEO of Tulip and serves as an Advisory Board Member at RightHand Robotics, Inc. With a Ph.D. from MIT Media Lab, he has over 25 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship, focusing on innovation in mobile technology and industrial applications.
Work at Tulip
Natan Linder serves as the Cofounder and CEO of Tulip, a role he has held since 2014. Under his leadership, Tulip has focused on enhancing operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions. The company operates in the Greater Boston Area and has established itself as a key player in the industrial technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Natan Linder holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab, where he specialized in the fusion of design and engineering. He also earned a Master’s degree in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT. Additionally, he completed Executive Education in Building, Leading, and Sustaining the Innovative Organization at MIT Sloan School of Management. His educational background supports his expertise in global R&D management and innovation strategies.
Background
Natan Linder has over 25 years of experience in various technology sectors, including significant roles at companies like Samsung, Sun Microsystems, and Rethink Robotics. He co-founded and served as General Manager of Mobile R&D at Samsung Telecom Research Israel. His career includes positions as an Advisory Board Member at Vaultive Ltd. and as a Research Assistant at MIT Media Lab.
Achievements
Linder has contributed to multiple product launches in mobile technology during his tenure at Samsung Electronics’ R&D Center. He is also a co-author of 'Augmented Lean: A Human-Centric Framework for Managing Frontline Operations' and hosts the Augmented Ops Podcast. His work has been recognized in various publications, including Forbes, where he serves as a columnist.
Current Roles
In addition to his role at Tulip, Natan Linder is an Advisory Board Member at RightHand Robotics, Inc. since 2015 and a Member of the Board of Directors at Volta Labs, Inc. since 2018. He also serves as Cofounder and Chairman of the Board at Formlabs, contributing to the company's strategic direction and innovation efforts.