Supply Veins Returns to eMerge Americas 2026 with AI-Native Procurement for Defense and Mobility Industry

Supply Veins, an AI-native operating system transforming procurement through intelligent automation, today announced its return to eMerge Americas 2026. Two years after winning its category as an early-stage startup at the 2024 conference, the company is back with commercial traction, dual-use momentum, and a growing focus on national security applications.

Founded by U.S. Army veteran and engineer diver Charles Masters Rodriguez, Supply Veins solves the communication and coordination problems that slow down procurement at mid-market manufacturers. The platform turns fragmented supplier emails into structured, reliable procurement data, giving operations and sourcing teams a clear view of purchase orders, supplier activity, and cost movement.

"My co-founder and I experienced supply chain fragility firsthand, from managing automotive fleets in the private sector to logistics operations in Afghanistan and Ukraine," said Charles Masters Rodriguez, Co-founder and CEO of Supply Veins. "At eMerge Americas 2026, we want to show how our AI-native OS is bringing mobility and resilience to both the commercial and military sides. Strengthening these supply chains is part of building a stronger, more prepared nation."

Masters Rodriguez was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and attended West Point, where he studied engineering management before serving five years as an Army engineer diver. After medically retiring in 2019, he got his MBA from Florida International University and bootstrapped an automotive and fleet parts distribution business to seven figures, where he ran into the same sourcing and communication problems he had seen in uniform. His co-founder, Joseph Wyatt, whom he met while stationed in Hawaii, served as the top logistics officer in the battalion before moving into special operations, deploying to Afghanistan and later helping open supply corridors through Poland during the early weeks of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Supply Veins first appeared at eMerge in 2024, taking first place in the university track and placing in the top five at the tech conference overall under its former name Autoket. That recognition came with a $30,000 non-dilutive award from 35 Mules, the innovation hub backed by NextEra Energy and Florida Power & Light. The company went on to complete Techstars Los Angeles, add angel capital, and is now preparing a full pre-seed round as it closes in on product-market fit.

Participation Highlights

National Security Port Demo: Masters Rodriguez will MC the second half of the National Security Port demo event on April 21, introducing the next wave of dual-use startups working in robotics, aerospace, and adjacent defense technologies.

SBIR Advisors Collaboration: Supply Veins is working closely with SBIR Advisors to accelerate its entry into government contracting. With SBIR reauthorization now signed into law, the company is pursuing a Phase I award and translating its commercial traction in automotive manufacturing into Department of War use cases.

Capital and Partnerships: The team is actively meeting with dual-use pre-seed investors, defense stakeholders, and mission-aligned angels who understand veteran-led, service-driven businesses.

When Supply Veins competed at eMerge in 2024, the conference was just beginning to build out its defense and national security footprint. Two years later, with that footprint now a central part of the event, the company is returning to a stage that has grown up alongside it.

"Our vision is to be the next generation of supply chain intelligence for the nation," said Masters Rodriguez. "The strength of this space comes from bringing commercial and military mobility together. That is how you build resilience at scale."

Connect with Supply Veins at eMerge Americas 2026

Industry leaders, investors, and potential partners interested in learning more about Supply Veins can visit SupplyVeins.com to schedule a demo or connect with Charles Masters Rodriguez directly at Email Contact.

About Supply Veins

Supply Veins is an AI-native operating system built to solve the procurement challenges facing mid-market manufacturers. By digitizing and automating supplier communication and purchase order management, the platform gives operations and sourcing teams the visibility and reliability they need to run efficiently in both commercial and government environments.

About SBIR Advisors

SBIR Advisors was founded by military veterans with the mission to get great technology to the warfighter. With diverse military backgrounds, SBIR Advisors know what the military needs and the fastest way to get technology to the Department of War. SBIR Advisors is a full-service military contract consultant that helps clients identify the right Department of War stakeholders for their technology and provides comprehensive capture services through proposal, negotiations, contract terms, and post-award administration. To learn more, visit sbiradvisors.com.

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