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Nicholas
Antel

Entrepreneurial technologist bridging AI systems, emerging tech, and intellectual property. I build ventures, author patents, and ship AI agents that solve real industry problems.

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About Me

I'm an entrepreneurial technologist based in Winona, MO with a rare blend of skills across emerging tech, business strategy, and intellectual property. I don't just advise on technology — I build it, patent it, and bring it to market.

My career spans co-developing Walmart's UAV program with first-to-file patents, building IoT cybersecurity frameworks, and now shipping AI agent systems for industry-specific automation.

I operate with a start-up mindset — moving fast, connecting technology with market needs, and turning ideas into deployable products. My current focus is AI solutions for real-world business workflows.

10+
Years in Emerging Tech
2
Active Ventures Founded
UAV
First-to-File Patents
Problems to Solve

AI & Automation

AI Agent SystemsTypeScriptLLM OrchestrationVercel

Business & IP Strategy

Patent DraftingIP Gap AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentMarket AnalysisStrategic Planning

Emerging Tech

Artificial IntelligenceIoT CybersecurityUAV / Drone Systems

Tools

Excel & Data AnalysisProduct ManagementStatistical Analysis

Experience

Partner
Tech Visionary Partners
2026 – Present · Winona, MO

Building and testing AI solutions — evaluating, deploying, and iterating on AI systems to solve real-world problems across industries.

Owner & Operator
Dynamic Innovative Solutions LLC
2025 – Present · Winona, MO

Consulting in strategic planning, business development, and technology-driven solutions. Help clients streamline operations and leverage AI, emerging tech, and IP expertise for measurable results.

Business Analyst
BGM3
2019

Developed a 5-year strategic plan targeting $10B revenue growth. Built IoT cybersecurity frameworks, researched crypto-jacking prevention, and supported STEM initiatives across 4 school districts.

IP Consultant / Strategic Planner
Consultancy — Walmart UAV Program
2015 – 2018

Led patent strategy and authored applications for Walmart's UAV drone program — securing first-to-file patents. Collaborated with NASA, DARPA, and FAA on unmanned aircraft systems and guided enterprise technology solution design.

Projects

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AI Mobile App Marketplace
DieselHub
AI-powered mobile app connecting diesel truck part vendors to customers. Uses AI to reduce the $1.7B annual problem of wrong parts purchased in the diesel industry.
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Private Internal Tooling AI
Forge
Private development environment and internal tooling for rapid prototyping and deployment of AI-driven solutions.
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IP / Patents UAV / Drones Federal
Walmart UAV Patent Program
Led IP strategy and authored patent applications for Walmart's drone program securing first-to-file status. Coordinated with NASA, DARPA, and FAA on regulatory and technical strategy for commercial unmanned aircraft systems.
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IoT Cybersecurity Enterprise
IoT Cybersecurity Framework
Built comprehensive IoT security frameworks for enterprise environments including crypto-jacking prevention research and threat modeling for connected device ecosystems. Supported STEM education alignment across 4 school districts.

Patents

Named inventor on 7 granted US patents and 24 published applications, all assigned to Walmart Apollo LLC. Work spans autonomous drone systems, UAV delivery infrastructure, virtual/augmented retail, and autonomous vehicle ecosystems — authored during my IP consulting engagement with Walmart (2015–2018).

Granted Patents

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Systems and Methods for Automated Assessment of Physical Objects
US 10,733,444Walmart Apollo LLCGranted Aug 4, 2020
Autonomous conveyor-based system using robotics, computer vision, x-ray imaging, and machine learning to unpack, assess, appraise, and auto-list physical objects — supporting smart auction and automated value settlement.
Granted
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Apparatus and Method for Providing Item Interaction with a Virtual Store
US 10,600,100Walmart Apollo LLCGranted Mar 24, 2020
Virtual reality retail system allowing customers to interact with items in a simulated store environment, enabling immersive product browsing and purchase without physical presence.
Granted
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System and Method for Autonomous Battery Replacement
US 10,562,398Walmart Apollo LLCGranted Feb 18, 2020
Automated system enabling UAVs and autonomous vehicles to replace depleted batteries without human intervention, extending operational range and enabling continuous delivery missions.
Granted
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Autonomous Locker Delivery
US 10,399,775Walmart Apollo LLCGranted Sep 3, 2019
Autonomous delivery system using UAVs and ground vehicles to transport packages to smart lockers, with secure authentication and customer notification upon delivery completion.
Granted
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Autonomous Ganged Vehicles
US 10,254,766Walmart Apollo LLCGranted Apr 9, 2019
System for coordinating multiple autonomous vehicles operating in tandem ("ganged") for synchronized logistics — enabling efficient multi-vehicle delivery fleets with shared navigation and task distribution.
Granted
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Autonomous Locker Delivery (Continuation)
US 10,227,178Walmart Apollo LLCGranted Mar 12, 2019
Continuation patent expanding on autonomous locker delivery methods, covering additional embodiments of UAV-to-locker handoff protocols and customer access workflows.
Granted
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Autonomous Drone and Tool Selection and Delivery
US 10,126,746Walmart Apollo LLCGranted Nov 13, 2018
Intelligent system for autonomously selecting the appropriate UAV and payload tooling based on delivery requirements, then executing the mission — covering tool attachment, flight path optimization, and delivery confirmation.
Granted

Published Applications

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Mobile Trailer Systems for UAV Deployment
US 2019/0070995Walmart Apollo LLC
Mobile ground-based trailer platforms that serve as launch, recovery, and charging stations for drone fleets — enabling flexible UAV operations in dynamic delivery zones.
Published
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Detecting Humans via Unmanned Vehicle
US 2018/0144645Walmart Apollo LLC
UAV-based system for detecting and classifying human presence in delivery zones to enable safe autonomous navigation around pedestrians and bystanders.
Published
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Drone for Autonomously Completing a Task
US 2018/0173235Walmart Apollo LLC
General-purpose autonomous drone system capable of dynamically selecting and completing tasks based on mission parameters — spanning delivery, inspection, and operational support.
Published
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Automated Vehicle Breakdown Recovery
US 2019/0047577Walmart Apollo LLC
System for autonomously detecting and responding to delivery vehicle breakdowns, dispatching recovery assets and rerouting deliveries with minimal human involvement.
Published
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Unmanned Mobile Control Point Delivery Systems
US 2019/0034877Walmart Apollo LLC
Mobile autonomous command-and-control infrastructure for coordinating UAV delivery networks from dynamic ground-based control points.
Published
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Delivery of Commercial Products via Autonomous Vehicles
US 2019/0034856Walmart Apollo LLC
End-to-end framework for delivering commercial goods using fully autonomous ground and aerial vehicles, including route planning, handoff protocols, and customer delivery confirmation.
Published
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Product Distribution System
US 2018/0341275Walmart Apollo LLC
Integrated system for autonomous multi-modal product distribution — coordinating UAVs, ground vehicles, and locker networks into a unified last-mile logistics platform.
Published
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Collaborative Shopping Apparatus
US 2018/0174122Walmart Apollo LLC
Virtual/augmented reality apparatus enabling multiple users to shop together in a shared digital retail environment, combining social interaction with e-commerce.
Published
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Systems and Methods of Fulfilling Product Orders
US 2017/0200117Walmart Apollo LLC
Automated order fulfillment framework combining UAVs, autonomous ground vehicles, and smart lockers to process and complete retail orders with minimal human intervention.
Published
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Virtual-Reality Apparatus / Virtual Shopping Environment
US 2018/0005312 · US 2018/0060948Walmart Apollo LLC
VR hardware and software systems for fully immersive virtual retail — enabling customers to browse, interact with, and purchase products in a simulated store.
Published
Conserving Resources During Virtual Shopping
US 2019/0188781 · US 2018/0124351Walmart Apollo LLC
Techniques for reducing compute and bandwidth overhead during virtual retail experiences — dynamically adjusting rendering quality and asset loading based on user device capabilities.
Published
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Adjusting Avatar Display Quality / Item Interaction in Virtual Store
US 2018/0121997 · US 2018/0068368Walmart Apollo LLC
Systems for dynamically adjusting avatar rendering fidelity and enabling nuanced item interactions within virtual retail environments based on context and resources.
Published
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Autonomous Locker Delivery (Applications)
US 2019/0337722 · US 2019/0168966 · US 2018/0170675Walmart Apollo LLC
Series of published applications covering additional embodiments and improvements to the autonomous locker delivery system — including new vehicle types, authentication methods, and deployment scenarios.
Published
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Automated Assessment of Physical Objects (Applications)
US 2019/0251353 · US 2018/0018519Walmart Apollo LLC
Published continuation and original application filings underlying the granted US 10,733,444 — covering the autonomous physical object assessment and smart auction system.
Published
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Autonomous Drone and Tool Selection and Delivery (Applications)
US 2019/0011919 · US 2018/0157258Walmart Apollo LLC
Original and continuation applications underlying the granted US 10,126,746 — covering additional drone tool-selection and task-execution embodiments.
Published
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Autonomous Battery Replacement (Application)
US 2018/0141453Walmart Apollo LLC
Original application underlying the granted US 10,562,398 — covering the autonomous battery swap system for UAVs and ground delivery vehicles.
Published
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Autonomous Ganged Vehicles (Application)
US 2018/0129223Walmart Apollo LLC
Original application underlying the granted US 10,254,766 — covering synchronized multi-vehicle autonomous operation for logistics and delivery.
Published

Services & Pricing

Web Design & App Development
Simple Landing Page
Single page · mobile-ready · contact form included
$500 – $1,500
5-Page Business Site
Home · About · Services · Blog · Contact
$1,500 – $3,500
WordPress / Basic E-Commerce
WooCommerce or Shopify · setup + full customization
$3,000 – $6,000
Custom Web / Mobile App
Dashboards · portals · PWAs · scoped per project
Negotiable
Monthly Maintenance Retainer
Updates · security · hosting support · minor edits
$300 – $800 /mo
Premium Consulting & AI Services
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AI Agent Development
Multi-agent orchestration, LLM systems, and workflow automation built for your specific industry and use case.
$5,000 – $25,000+
AI-Powered App Development
Industry-specific apps with custom knowledge bases and AI-driven workflows that actually solve real problems.
$8,000 – $30,000
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IP / Patent Strategy
Patent drafting, IP gap analysis, and inventor strategy — from a named inventor on 7 granted US patents with NASA, DARPA & FAA experience.
$150 – $300 / hr
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Tech Strategy Consulting
AI roadmaps, emerging tech advisory, and startup planning grounded in real-world deployments across enterprise and federal environments.
$150 – $250 / hr

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