According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Dean Kamen appears in 0 case documents, and 1 email record in the Epstein files.
Billionaire inventor of the Segway and founder of DEKA Research & FIRST Robotics. Listed on a 2003 Epstein flight manifest. Visited Little St. James Island in August 2013, four years after Epstein's 2008 sex offender conviction. Employed Nadia Marcinkova (an Epstein trafficking victim) at DEKA Research circa 2012. Attended multiple Edge Foundation dinners organized by Epstein's intellectual circle.
Emails (EFTA02489041) show Epstein confirmed a $10,000 donation to NYC FIRST Robotics, referred to as the 'Robotics Olympics,' after solicitation from Dan Dubno and Rich Kahn. A 2015 email exchange shows Kamen responding to Epstein about John Brockman's class, calling it 'somewhat interesting' and requesting a chat. Photos in the DOJ files show Kamen on a jetski (EFTA01647770, p.6) and seated with Richard Branson and Epstein (EFTA01641005). FIRST Robotics placed Kamen on administrative leave in February 2026 following renewed scrutiny of his Epstein ties. Named in approximately 702 DOJ document entries.
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Background
Dean Kamen is an American billionaire inventor and entrepreneur, best known as the inventor of the Segway personal transporter, the founder of DEKA Research and Development Corporation, and the creator of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics, a program designed to inspire young people to pursue careers in science and technology. He is widely recognized as one of the most prominent American inventors and holds hundreds of patents for medical devices and other innovations.
Kamen moved in elite intellectual and technology circles, appearing on multiple guest lists for gatherings that brought together figures such as Jeff Bezos, Sergey Brin, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and others. He was a participant in events organized by the Edge Foundation, a nonprofit intellectual salon curated by literary agent John Brockman, which intersected significantly with Jeffrey Epstein's social network.
Kamen's name appears in approximately 702 entries across DOJ Epstein case documents, reflecting extensive coordination between his office staff and Epstein's assistants over scheduling, travel logistics, and social engagements. FIRST Robotics reportedly placed Kamen on administrative leave in February 2026 following renewed scrutiny of his documented ties to Epstein.
Epstein Connection
Dean Kamen's connection to Jeffrey Epstein is documented through multiple categories of evidence: flight logs placing him on Epstein's aircraft, extensive email coordination between their offices in 2013 for phone calls and travel arrangements, guest lists for intellectual gatherings that included both men, photographs showing Kamen with Epstein and Richard Branson, evidence of a planned visit to Epstein's ranch in August 2013 (years after Epstein's 2008 sex offender conviction), and iMessage records from Epstein's phone containing Kamen's contact information as late as September 2017. One email chain shows Epstein directed Kamen to invite Richard Branson to Epstein's island. A woman named Julia also requested Kamen's contact information, stating 'JE told me I should have it.' The relationship appears to have been ongoing and actively maintained through staff intermediaries, particularly Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff and Kamen's admin Karen Nevin.
Key Allegations(10)
Kamen appeared on Epstein's flight logs alongside Chauntae Davies and others
documentedEpstein directed Kamen to invite Richard Branson to Epstein's island for the weekend, as relayed through staff
documentedIn August 2013, four years after Epstein's sex offender conviction, Epstein communicated that Kamen was thinking of visiting Epstein's ranch
documentedExtensive travel and phone coordination occurred between Kamen's office and Epstein's staff in March-April 2013, including arrangements involving Kamen's private plane and travel to Palm Beach
documentedKamen was listed on multiple guest/invite lists for intellectual gatherings alongside Epstein and major tech figures including Bezos, Brin, Gates, and Musk
documentedKamen appeared on an 'AWAITING RESPONSE' list for an event organized by John Brockman and Katinka Matson, alongside other tech luminaries
documentedKamen was listed on an 'INTELLECTUAL JAZZ' roster associated with Epstein
documentedPhotographs in DOJ files show Kamen on a jetski and seated with Richard Branson and Epstein
documentedEpstein's iMessage records from September 2017 contain Kamen's phone contact and the message 'Tried -jeffrey'
documentedA woman named Julia requested Kamen's contact information from Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff, stating 'JE told me I should have it'
documentedLegal Status
Dean Kamen has not been charged with any crime in connection with the Epstein case. He appears extensively in DOJ Epstein case files primarily through flight logs, email correspondence, guest lists, and photographs. He is documented as a social and intellectual associate of Epstein who maintained contact before and after Epstein's 2008 conviction.
Notable Statements(6)
“Jeffrey just had me tell Dean Kamen to invite Richard Branson to the island this weekend”
“Hello Karen. Hope you are well. Jeffrey says Dean was thinking of going to Jeffrey's ranch”
“Dean Kamen office requesting your cell”
“Hi Lesley ! Could you please send me the contact of dean kamen ! JE told me I should have it”
“I am currently in talks with Dean Kamen's office trying to determine what time you should arrive PB and have Janusz et to Dean's plane”
“Tried -jeffrey”
Key Relationships(8)
Extensive documented relationship including flight logs, travel coordination, phone scheduling, social visits to Epstein's island and ranch, photographs together, and iMessage contact as late as September 2017. Relationship maintained after Epstein's 2008 conviction. (dc-24254246, efta-02131483, efta-efta02142533, efta-efta01617572, efta-01640970)
Lesley Groff, Epstein's executive assistant, served as primary intermediary between Epstein and Kamen's office, coordinating travel, phone calls, and logistics across dozens of email exchanges in 2013. (efta-efta02142446, efta-efta02142366, efta-efta02100555, efta-efta02142328)
Kamen was directed by Epstein to invite Richard Branson to Epstein's island. Photo shows Kamen seated with Branson and Epstein. Epstein's staff coordinated providing Branson's contact information. (efta-efta02142533, efta-efta02142328, efta-01640970)
John Brockman organized Edge Foundation events where Kamen appeared on guest/invite lists. Kamen listed as 'AWAITING RESPONSE' on an event organized by Brockman and Katinka Matson. (efta-efta02111964, efta-efta01934300)
Janusz Banasiak (Epstein's pilot) was involved in coordinating airport logistics for Kamen's travel to Palm Beach and changes of airport. (efta-efta02142178, efta-efta02142236)
Sergey Brin and Kamen appeared together on multiple guest lists for Edge Foundation-style intellectual gatherings. (efta-efta01934300, efta-efta02112805, efta-efta01752264)
Elon Musk and Kamen appeared together on multiple guest lists for intellectual gatherings connected to Epstein's circle. (efta-efta01934300, efta-efta02112805, efta-efta02111964)
Bill Gates and Kamen appeared together on guest lists for intellectual gatherings. (efta-efta01934300, efta-efta02112805)
Timeline(15 events)
Diamond grading report dated June 23, 2000 appears in Epstein files (context of connection unclear)
Kamen appears on Epstein flight log alongside Chauntae Davies and others
Karen Nevin (Kamen's admin) responds to email about Jeffrey Epstein, promising to pass along information
Email alert to contact Karen in Dean Kamen's office about what JE needs; Karen schedules phone date for Epstein with Kamen
Karen Nevin arranges phone call between Epstein and Kamen, noting Kamen is busy
Reminder for Epstein to call Dean Kamen at 2:30; Kamen reported on conference call
Follow-up scheduled with Dean Kamen's office
Multiple emails between Lesley Groff and Karen Nevin coordinating phone calls between Epstein and Kamen; Kamen's office requests Epstein's cell phone number
Travel arrangements coordinated for Kamen involving arrival at Palm Beach and use of Kamen's plane, with Janusz Banasiak (Epstein's pilot) involved
Lesley Groff emails about Segway/Kamen, mentioning Branson over the weekend; change of airports arranged for Dean Kamen
Kamen traveling on this date per travel arrangement emails; Lesley Groff reports obtaining Branson's contact through Jeffrey
Epstein directs Kamen to invite Richard Branson to his island for the weekend
Email states 'Jeffrey says Dean was thinking of going to Jeffrey's ranch'
Kamen's contact appears in Epstein's iMessage records with the message 'Tried -jeffrey'
Latest date associated with Kamen's entry in Epstein's iMessage records
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Document Mentions
Email Mentions (1)
Schedule (3)
2013-04-02 to 2013-12-05 · 2 entries verified across multiple documents
Phone Date w/Dean Kamen
Phone Date with Dean Kamen
Appt w/Dean Kamen
Photo Evidence (2)
Dean Kamen was identified in 2 photos from DOJ EFTA releases via Amazon Rekognition facial recognition.
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