About Autarko

Self-sufficiency, built into a company.

Autarkeia is the Greek word for self-sufficiency: holding what you need inside your own boundary. Autarko builds SOVR so small and midsize businesses can hold their intelligence the same way. Veteran-founded and SDVOSB certified, with SOVR's architecture under patent review.

The founders

Brandon Norwood

CEO and Co-founder

Inventor and developer of SOVR. Twelve years as a US Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controller and TACP operator. Certified instructor of technology and military science.

Terry Lyon

President and Co-founder

More than thirty years delivering value from innovative technology at global enterprises and growth-phase companies, spanning industry, software, implementation, and management consulting. Founder of Proxigee Services. Based in the Pittsburgh area.

Will Simmons

COO and Co-founder

More than thirty years leading complex operations across military and corporate environments, with deep expertise in augmented intelligence, agentic workflows, and human-plus-AI operational transformation. United States Naval Academy graduate and US Marine Corps veteran.

Pioneer Plan · through August 31, 2026

Own your intelligence.

Founding customers get 50% off software and onboarding, direct access to the founders, and a 30-day risk reduction.

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