Dr. Sristy Agrawal is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mesa Quantum Systems, a deep tech startup pioneering chip-scale quantum sensors to replace fragile GPS-dependent infrastructure with resilient, precise alternatives.

She earned her PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder through an elite program at JILA, affiliated with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), building deep expertise in quantum physics and precision measurement.

A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in Science (2025), Dr. Agrawal has represented Mesa Quantum at the Quantum World Congress and international government forums, driving the company's dual-use technology roadmap.

Under her leadership, Mesa Quantum co-founded with CTO Wale Lawal in 2023, has secured a $1.9M Space Force grant, raised a $3.7M seed round led by J2 Ventures, and closed an $11.8M Series A led by Playground Global, bringing total funding to nearly $16M.

Mesa Quantum has built out its R&D facility in Boulder, established a domestic U.S. supply chain, expanded operations into New Mexico in partnership with Sandia National Laboratories, and is actively deploying quantum timing and navigation systems to defense and commercial customers.