From DoorDash to Defense: How Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Steven Simoni is Revolutionizing Military Tech with AI-Powered Drone Defense Systems

Oct 01, 2025 10:38 pm CST

Steven Simoni, a former DoorDash acquisition success story, has pivoted dramatically into defense technology with his company Allen Control Systems. The firm's flagship product, the AI-powered "Bullfrog" autonomous machine gun, designed to combat the growing threat of hostile drones, has attracted $40 million in funding and secured prototype contracts with the US Army. As Silicon Valley increasingly embraces military technologies, Simoni's colorful persona and networking prowess have positioned his company at the forefront of a new wave of tech entrepreneurs developing advanced weapons systems for modern warfare challenges.