Matt McCrann SPARCAI
Matt McCrann is a defense technology executive and operator with deep experience scaling dual-use and national security-focused companies within the U.S. defense ecosystem. He currently serves as U.S. Chief Executive Officer of SPARC AI, where he leads the company’s expansion into the North American market, working closely with U.S. and allied defense customers to deploy next-generation navigation and targeting capabilities in GPS-contested environments.
Matt brings a track record of building and scaling defense technology businesses at the intersection of autonomy, artificial intelligence, and electronic warfare. Prior to SPARC AI, he served as CEO of DroneShield’s U.S. operations, where he established and expanded the company’s presence across federal, defense, and homeland security markets during a period of significant growth. His leadership was instrumental in positioning advanced counter-UAS and sensing technologies with key government stakeholders and accelerating adoption across mission-critical applications.
Earlier in his career, Matt held senior roles spanning business development, government programs, and technology commercialization across companies serving the defense and intelligence communities, including positions at Camvi Technologies, Tecore Networks, and G3 Technologies. He began his career as an intelligence analyst in the U.S. Navy, supporting national security operations and gaining firsthand experience within the intelligence community.
Matt’s expertise lies in translating emerging technologies into deployable capabilities, navigating U.S. defense procurement pathways, and building high-growth organizations aligned with national security priorities. His experience bridging venture-backed innovation with government end users positions him as a valuable advisor on go-to-market strategy, scaling operations, and aligning portfolio companies with mission-critical demand signals.
At Decorus Imperium, Matt supports portfolio companies and investment strategy with a focus on defense market entry, government engagement, and operational scaling. His perspective is particularly valuable in identifying technologies with asymmetric battlefield impact and guiding them from early-stage innovation to programmatic adoption.