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Cyngn Announces the Appointment of Bill Ong and Ben Mimmack to Investor Relations Team

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MENLO PARK, Calif. January 25, 2023. Cyngn Inc. (the “Company” or “Cyngn”) (NASDAQ: CYN), a developer of innovative autonomous driving software solutions for industrial applications, today announced the appointment of Bill Ong as Head of Corporate Planning and Strategy, and Ben Mimmack as Head of Investor Relations, signaling the company’s commitment to Investor Relations.

Bill Ong brings nearly 40 years of background in investor relations, corporate finance, engineering, and Wall Street experience to the company. Prior to Cyngn, Ong served as Head of Investor Relations at Embark Trucks, a company specializing in software to power autonomous trucks, and VIAVI Solutions, a global provider of network test, monitoring, and assurance solutions. While at VIAVI, Ong specifically oversaw the IR Department, which was recognized as the second-best in the mid-cap Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector by Institutional Investor magazine in 2018. Ong has additionally worked at numerous major investment banking and brokerage firms as a sell-side and buy-side analyst. During this tenure, he was honored with the Top Stock Picker award from The Wall Street Journal, in 2006 and 2010, and from Financial Times in 2011.

Ben Mimmack also brings a wealth of knowledge in investor relations, having accumulated nearly 15 years of experience in banking and corporate finance. Prior to joining Cyngn, Mimmack served as Head of Investor Relations at Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of advanced mobile robotic systems. As Head of IR, he played a key role in taking the company public in 2021. Mimmack has also previously held the role of Director and Head of Investor Relations at a private equity firm, Baymark Partners. In addition, he spent over 5 years, from 2014 to 2019, working as a part of the Investor Relations team at American Airlines, where he most recently held the role of Senior Manager of IR. During this time, Mimmack’s team was recognized as a Global Top 50 IR program in the 2018 Investor Relations Magazine Awards.

“We are thrilled to be welcoming Bill and Ben to the Cyngn team. Their extensive experience in investor relations and corporate finance, coupled with their expertise in the automated robotics field will be a tremendous asset to our company as we continue to expand. They are proven leaders, making us confident that with their addition, Cyngn will be able to develop and execute a proactive, results-driven investor relations strategy,” says Lior Tal, CEO and Chairman of Cyngn.

About Cyngn

Cyngn develops and deploys autonomous vehicle technology for industrial organizations like manufacturers and logistics companies. The Company addresses significant challenges facing industrial organizations today, such as labor shortages and costly safety incidents.

Cyngn's DriveMod technology empowers customers to seamlessly bring self-driving technology to their operations without high upfront costs or infrastructure installations. DriveMod is currently available on Motrec MT-160 Tuggers and BYD Forklifts.

The DriveMod Tugger hauls up to 12,000 lbs, travels inside and out, and targets a typical payback period of less than 2 years. The DriveMod Forklift lifts heavy loads that use non-standard pallets and is currently available to select customers. For all terms referenced within, please refer to the Company's annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC filed on March 6, 2025.

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