Will Taubenheim
AI Engineer.
Founder. Speaker.
I build AI systems for NASA, the Department of Defense, and businesses that need technology built to perform under real pressure. From lunar recycling digital twins to autonomous wildfire suppression, I engineer systems where failure is not an option.
About
Building at the Frontier
I moved to Florida at 19 and founded Lost Frame Development LLC. Since then, I've won two NASA awards (selected from 1,200+ global submissions), led development on games played by millions, and published a 248,000-word State of AI research report. I focus on one thing: engineering systems that perform when the stakes are real.
My work spans autonomous wildfire suppression for the DoD, ballistic missile defense AI for U.S. Navy destroyers (NAVSEA), VR therapy with UCF RESTORES achieving 200% improvement over traditional PTSD treatment, and enterprise AI platforms across healthcare, real estate, and document intelligence. I've shipped 20+ projects, from solo-developed horror games to defense simulation systems presented at I/ITSEC.
I co-founded RareOS (The Ventures Miami finalist), keynoted for Entrepreneurs' Organization DC, and competed in Meta hackathons in SF and NYC (2nd place, utility app). I've partnered with Meta (consulted on Quest 3 development, Presence Platform Grant), Google (Gemini team), and Epic Games (MegaGrant).
Portfolio
Innovation Showcase
Award-winning projects spanning NASA space technology, military defense systems, healthcare AI, gaming experiences, and enterprise platforms that have impacted millions worldwide.
NASA LunaRecycling Challenge
PLATINUMLed the winning submission from 1,200+ global entries. Digital twin system enabling lunar waste recycling into 3D printing materials through controlled pyrolysis. First of two NASA awards.
NASA Lunar Recycle Phase 2
PLATINUMSecond NASA award for advanced prototype development and digital twin engineering for lunar systems. Extended the Phase 1 winning technology into production-ready systems.
AIRAS Ballistic Missile Defense
PLATINUMAwarded contract for AI-integrated ballistic missile defense system for U.S. Navy destroyers. Advanced threat detection and autonomous response architecture.
ARFAS Autonomous Wildfire Suppression
AI-powered autonomous wildfire suppression system with ground vehicles and vehicle-mounted jet engines. Awarded by NAWCTSD and SERDP for breakthrough autonomous capabilities.
Naval Airwarfare CASCON
Fire detection and alert system training software for Naval Air Warfare Center. NAWCTSD awardee for defense training simulation.
Escape the Backrooms
PLATINUMTechnical lead and lead developer (contracted via Lost Frame to Fancy Games). Co-op horror game with 130K+ positive reviews and millions of unique players. A24 is releasing a Backrooms feature film May 2026 based on the same IP universe.
Epic Games MegaGrant Project
Selected by Epic Games for a MegaGrant. Innovative multiplayer combat mechanics built on Unreal Engine, reaching millions of users worldwide.
Meta Hackathons (2x)
Competed in Meta hackathons in San Francisco (2023) and New York City (2024). Won 2nd place in the utility app category. Built rapid prototypes for Quest mixed reality platform.
Meta Partnership
Official Meta partner. Flown to Meta HQ, met Mark Zuckerberg, consulted on Quest 3 development. Awarded Meta Presence Platform Grant for VR innovation.
Google Partnership
Google partner working closely with the Google Gemini team and their lead engineers on AI integration and next-generation model deployment.
RareOS (Co-Founder, Co-CEO)
AI platform targeting the $462B buy/sell/trade industry. AI-powered point-of-sale, inventory management with computer vision scan tool, and consumer marketplace. The Ventures Miami finalist. Raising $5M seed at $20M pre-money.
ReArmor VR Therapy
AI-powered VR therapy platform built with UCF RESTORES and Dr. Deborah Beidel, achieving 200% improvement over traditional PTSD treatment. Exposure therapy system for veterans and first responders.
FFO AI Document Intelligence
Enterprise document processing platform with AI-powered vectorization, RAG retrieval, Google Drive integration, and automated workflow management.
RevolvAI (Real Estate AI)
MVP in 2 weeks, commercial-ready in 2 months. Automated property analysis, pre-probate lead generation, and family outreach with strong investor interest.
AquaLeads (Pool Service AI)
AI-powered analysis of Google Maps satellite imagery combined with data scraping to generate qualified pool service leads. Includes intelligent CRM for workflow automation.
MedSpa Clinical Intelligence
AI-powered clinical operations platform for medical spas: patient analysis, treatment recommendations, scheduling intelligence, and HIPAA-compliant optimization.
AVFX ShowSketch
Unreal Engine-based event design software for live entertainment production. Delivered on time with ongoing maintenance retainer.
State of AI 2026 Report
PLATINUM248,000-word research paper with interactive executive summary. Scraped 2,000+ domains, audited SEC filings, analyzed geopolitical AI strategy across 15+ nations. Published as a comprehensive industry resource.
FoodLens (Meta MR App)
AI-powered mixed reality chef for Quest 3, submitted to Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition. Features a custom C++ Vulkan RHI plugin for real-time food recognition and recipe generation in MR.
Hallways
Solo-developed horror game published by Lost Frame. Achieved 94% positive review rating on Steam. Built as a fast-turnaround IP to validate horror game design patterns.
Luxe Casino VR
Stereoscopic VR casino experience with custom Unreal Engine plugins for immersive gambling simulation. Built proprietary rendering and interaction systems.
UE5 on Apple Vision Pro
First to get Unreal Engine 5.4 running natively on Apple Vision Pro. Pioneered the technical integration before official support existed, documenting the process for the developer community.
...and much more.
Over 20+ projects shipped across defense, healthcare, and entertainment.
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Innovation Timeline
State of AI Report & NASA Phase 2
Published the 248,000-word State of AI 2026 report, scraping 2,000+ domains and auditing SEC filings. Second NASA award for lunar recycling Phase 2. Delivered FFO AI platform. Managing 6+ active ventures as Co-CEO of RareOS.
NASA Winner, AI Ventures & Defense Contracts
Won NASA LunaRecycling Challenge from 1,200+ global entries. Awarded AIRAS (NAVSEA) and ARFAS (NAWCTSD/SERDP) defense contracts. Founded RevolvAI and AquaLeads. Co-founded RareOS (The Ventures Miami finalist). Keynoted EO DC on AI.
Meta Hackathon, FoodLens & Defense
Won 2nd place at Meta NYC Hackathon. Built FoodLens MR app for Quest 3. Solo-developed Hallways (94% positive). First to run UE5.4 on Apple Vision Pro. Presented at I/ITSEC defense simulation conference.
Escape the Backrooms & Meta SF Hackathon
Led development on Escape the Backrooms: 130K+ positive reviews, millions of players. Competed in Meta SF Hackathon. Expanded enterprise AI engagements. Built Luxe Casino VR and ReArmor PTSD therapy with UCF RESTORES.
Founded Lost Frame & Meta Partnership
Moved to Florida at 19 and founded Lost Frame Development LLC. Awarded Meta Presence Platform Grant. Flown to Meta HQ, consulted on Quest 3 development.
Early Career & Game Development
Began building VR games and experiences. First published titles on Steam. Started the path into defense contracting and enterprise AI.
Speaking
Keynote Topics
Available for conferences, corporate events, and podcasts on AI strategy, geopolitics, autonomous systems, and building technology that matters.
Scaling Your Business with AI
The real playbook for implementing AI that generates ROI. Not chatbots, but full-stack autonomous systems that replace headcount and create defensible competitive advantages. Built on 10+ live deployments.
AI & Geopolitics: The Arms Race
The U.S. and China AI competition, NATO's AI doctrine, and what it all means for business. The geopolitical map is being redrawn by algorithms and compute.
Protecting Your Business in the Age of AI
AI is being weaponized by competitors and bad actors. Deepfakes, autonomous cyberattacks, and algorithmic manipulation. Here's how to build a business that survives.
The Autonomous Revolution
Lessons from building autonomous systems for NASA and the U.S. military that every business leader needs to understand. What 'production AI' means when the stakes are real.
The AI Founder Playbook
A first-principles look at building AI companies: structuring for defensible IP, selling to enterprises and government, and building at 90% margins with AI-assisted engineering.
AI & The Future of Human Work
A grounded, technically-informed take on what AI automation actually displaces, what it creates, and how individuals and organizations can position themselves on the right side.
Recent Engagements
EO DC Chapter Keynote
Entrepreneurs' Organization, Washington D.C.
Not an Accident Podcast
Guest on AI state, automation, and future of work
I/ITSEC Defense Conference
Defense simulation and training technology
and many more...
Get in Touch
Whether you need an AI system built to perform under pressure, a keynote speaker for your next event, or a strategic technology partner, I'd like to hear from you.