Founder & CEO

Annika La Vina is the founder and CEO of DRACO Intelligence, the company building DRAGON, an ultralight AR HUD designed for elite athletes and defense operators who need real-time awareness without breaking focus.

A Harvard-trained economist and computer scientist, Annika works at the intersection of human performance, augmented reality, and defense modernization. Her approach centers on designing technology that is fast, simple, and field-ready — tools that deliver only the information that matters most.

Under her leadership, DRAGON has advanced to TRL 5, with early interest from professional athletes and defense units seeking silent navigation and micro-recon capabilities. Annika’s background spans startup building, published writing, and applied research in resilience and decision-making — experience that shapes DRACO’s emphasis on clarity, precision, and purpose-driven design.