Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) has appointed Frank Deo as chief technology officer of its Acoustic Sciences Division, the company announced on July 24, 2026. Deo will oversee the division's engineering efforts, focusing on unifying the stack across acquired operations, integrating AI-assisted development tools, standardizing processes, and simplifying architecture to reduce operating costs as the business scales. This move comes as Datavault AI evaluates a potential dividend spinout of the division into a stand-alone public company, though the transaction remains subject to board approval, a definitive agreement, and regulatory clearances.
Deo previously served as vice president of new media technology at API Media, where he led product engineering for the ADIO platform. With over 30 years of experience building media, data, and platform technologies, he is a Technical Emmy Award winner and holds 31 issued U.S. and international patents. His expertise will be critical as the Acoustic Sciences Division advances its portfolio of technologies, including ADIO, WiSA, Event Citadel, and API Media, which are used for spatial audio, data-over-sound signaling, and live-event systems.
The appointment expands the leadership of the division as Datavault AI continues to explore strategic options to unlock shareholder value. According to the press release, the potential spinout would create a standalone public company focused on acoustic sciences. For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/EYWVu.
Datavault AI is positioning itself as a leader in AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization in the Web 3.0 environment. Its cloud-based platform serves multiple industries, including sports and entertainment, events and venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The company’s Acoustic Sciences division features patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless high-definition sound transmission, while its Data Sciences division leverages Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for experiential data perception and secure monetization.
The company’s technology suite includes AI- and machine-learning-based automation, third-party integration, analytics, and marketing automation. Its Information Data Exchange enables Digital Twins and licensing of name, image, and likeness by attaching physical objects to immutable metadata. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, more information is available at https://dvlt.ai.
This leadership change signals Datavault AI's commitment to streamlining operations and preparing the Acoustic Sciences Division for potential independence, which could reshape the competitive landscape for spatial audio and data-over-sound technologies. The company’s forward-looking statements, including those about the spinout, are subject to risks and uncertainties detailed in its SEC filings. The latest news and updates regarding DVLT are available at https://ibn.fm/DVLT.
