Secure the Bridge to Your AI Future

We're on a mission to help every organization convert their shadow AI into their most powerful competitive advantage

Our Mission Our Story

Meet Our Founders

Andrew Shimshock, Co-founder, CTO

Andrew Shimshock

Co-founder, CTO

Leading Mill Pond Research's technical vision and product development, Andrew brings deep expertise in AI systems architecture and security.

Pete Shimshock, Co-founder, CAIO

Pete Shimshock

Co-founder, CAIO

As Chief AI Officer, Pete drives Mill Pond Research's AI strategy and innovation, focusing on practical implementations that solve real business challenges.

Mill Pond Research Team

Our passionate team is dedicated to empowering organizations with secure AI governance solutions that turn shadow AI into competitive advantage.

Mill Pond Research Team

Uniting Power, Protection, and Performance

We envision a world where organizations harness the revolutionary power of AI with complete confidence, where innovation and security strengthen rather than oppose each other, and where AI systems operate as a unified intelligence network that continuously enhances business performance while protecting what matters most.

Revolutionary Power

Unleash AI's transformative capabilities with complete organizational confidence and control.

Unified Security

Innovation and security work together as complementary forces, not opposing constraints.

Network Intelligence

AI systems that collaborate as a unified network, enhancing performance while maintaining protection.

Securing the Future of Agentic AI

The Beginning of Mill Pond Research

Founded by brothers Andrew and Pete Shimshock with a vision to empower businesses to build secure, localized AI systems.

Launch of WorkBench

Introduced our AI development platform that enables organizations to build custom AI solutions with enhanced security and control.

Patented Xilos, Launched Xilos

Successfully patented and launched our flagship AI security orchestration platform, addressing the critical shadow AI crisis.

The Vision

Founded by brothers Andrew and Pete Shimshock, Mill Pond Research emerged from a bold vision to empower businesses to build their own AI systems. Challenging "Big Token" models, they championed AI that's localized, distributed, and personalized while maintaining privacy and security.

The Evolution

As agentic AI revolutionizes business operations, Mill Pond evolved from services to pioneering software development. Their flagship product, Xilos, addresses the critical "shadow AI crisis" facing organizations by providing infrastructure that observes, secures, and orchestrates AI agents across networks.

The Commitment

As US AI Safety Institute Consortium members, they're committed to developing frameworks that enable companies to harness AI's powerful capabilities while maintaining control and security. This partnership reinforces their dedication to responsible AI innovation.

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Press Releases

April 4, 2025
US Department of War

Basic Ordering Agreement

Contract ID (PIID) W519TC25G0040 - Strategic partnership for AI security and orchestration solutions.

Partner Contract ID: W519TC25G0040