Andrew Black — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Awarded SECAF Government Contractor of the Year (under $6 million in revenue)
Serves as CEO at Kovr.ai since 2025
Advisory Council Member at Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue since 2024
Adjunct Faculty at Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service since 2019
Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners since 2012
Holds a Master's degree in National Security Policy Studies

Biography

Andrew Black is an entrepreneur and executive specializing in national security, international development, and cybersecurity. He currently serves as CEO at Kovr.ai, where he focuses on integrating innovative technology and data solutions with expert analysis to address complex international challenges.

His professional experience includes serving as Lead for Emerging Tech at Amazon Web Services (AWS) from November 2021 to September 2024.