Rogers, Jay

Jay is the CEO and co-founder of Haddy, Inc. the world’s leading physical AI network, optimized to power large-format hybrid 3D Printing technology.  Haddy is changing the way that products are designed, built, delivered, and recycled by pioneering an all-digital chain from idea, to concept, to print and finally to post-sale service and sustainment. They leverage unique machine learning and AI to make their robots more efficient thereby speeding the development and production process and saving money.

Jay graduated from Princeton University, after which he went to a medical device startup in China, where he became a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and then went on to the US Marine Corps where he served for 8 years in the infantry. Following 2 combat tours, he graduated from Harvard Business School and became a consultant for McKinsey & Co. During this time, he founded Local Motors, a next-generation vehicle OEM, which perfected and employed the basic technology of Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM).

In 2022, he brought the technology to launch Haddy, which now operates the world’s largest 3D Printing Factory. Today, Haddy has expanded to 3D print everything from drone boats to entertainment ride vehicles and furniture to lighting fixtures. Disney and the Department of War are some of their largest customers,and they are adding more customers and scope to print the world. Jay has spoken on the progress of the digital manufacturing revolution from CES to the White House, and has been featured in numerous books and articles on the subject. He is one of the top global experts on advanced manufacturing and industrialization in the age of AI. He also speaks widely on winning team leadership in complex, high-stakes environments.