About Aira
Founded in 2017 with a singular mission: to evolve the wireless charging experience
Wireless charging was built on the promise of convenience – but the products on the market today have all failed to deliver. They simply replaced the burden of a charging cable with another limitation: a small, fixed spot on the charger that won’t deliver power unless a device is precisely aligned.
At Aira, we’re working hard to make good on that original promise. We re-engineered the fundamentals to create FreePower, a no-fail wireless charging experience. Place devices across the surface, and they’ll charge – it’s that simple.
Our Team
Jake oversees the company’s growth strategy, partnerships, and fundraising, and serves as Aira’s lead spokesperson. As a serial entrepreneur, Jake has started multiple companies — his first at just 13 years old.
Eric is the company’s product and engineering lead. He holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s most powerful Bi-Polar Tesla Coil, and was a lead high-voltage electrical and embedded firmware engineer for Axon prior to co-founding Aira.
Jeff has two decades of experience and leadership in technology law, IP strategy, licensing, litigation, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic partnerships for leading technology and automotive brands, including Apple and Tesla.
Dave has over a decade of experience teaching embedded systems, and has even written a book on the subject. Additionally, he holds a diverse professional background with roles at General Dynamics and Motorola, amongst others.
In addition to a degree from MIT, John has a lifetime of experience in semiconductor applications for Raytheon, AT&T, and Motorola, among others. As a creative problem solver, he always brings inventive solutions to the table.
As employee #2, Camron has played a critical role in getting Aira’s FreePower technology through every stage of development and production. Having worked for startups and major companies like IDT, he is a jack of all electrical and software trades.
Having spent more than 30 years on advanced R&D projects at NXP, James has comprehensive expertise across the electrical engineering spectrum. He is responsible for Aira’s next-generation hardware architecture and design.
Ali has extensive software and hardware expertise in modeling, design, simulation, prototyping, and testing for magnetics and power electronic circuits. He has a PhD in Power Electronics and specializes in high-frequency magnetic design.
Weechin started his career at Qualcomm in embedded semiconductor applications. He then moved to Axon as the lead firmware engineer for their Taser line and launched the Axon Body 3, the world’s first LTE-connected body camera.
Having started his career at Apple, Jules transitioned into firmware management at a wireless power startup in San Francisco. Fueled by his passion for free-position wireless charging, Jules joined Aira to continue pushing the industry forward.
Spending his career working in diverse software development roles, Jay brings a wealth of wide-ranging experience. He is the lead architect developing Aira’s desktop applications, core test platforms, and web applications.
Alex manages and designs computer tools that are used company-wide for our core platforms. These software tools enable seamless communication within Aira’s embedded systems, allowing for robust development, validation, and testing.
Having spent most of his career at Axon, Antonio has been in charge of quality control for some of the most sensitive products on the market, trusted by police and military forces globally. He oversees validation, quality, and test efforts at Aira.
Ashish is a founding member of a company recognized as one of India’s top 10 startups. With several patents under his belt, as well as innovation awards from Airbus, ASME, and Cisco, Ashish brings a unique and creative approach to his work with Aira.
Ricky is a creative engineer and entrepreneur with several of his own inventions. He touches on a number of engineering projects in his role at Aira, including software and hardware tools used company-wide for core system development.
As a computer hobbyist, Heath has been interested in electronics and their inner workings for his entire life. He brings a strong sense of curiosity to all of his work, helping advance Aira’s innovations and setting the stage for future achievements.
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Lori took a single idea and turned it into a multi-million dollar international brand. She is well-known as a self-made inventor and entrepreneur who has created and marketed over 800 products, holds 120 US and international patents, and has a 90% success rate for new items launched. She is recognized as one of the most prolific retail product inventors of our time, and a leading Shark on ABC’s Emmy Award-winning show, Shark Tank.
Kevin is globally recognized as an outspoken, audacious entrepreneur and investor. In 1993, with no money to his name, he launched The Learning Company, which developed software to help children with reading and math. Six years later, he sold it to Mattel for $3.7 billion, one of the largest tech deals in Canadian history. He went on to build and sell many other businesses, and grew O’Shares ETF’s to over $1B in cash. He’s best-known known for his starring role as a Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank.
Robert is one of the most renowned business leaders, and a dynamic entrepreneur who has built and sold several IT companies. In 2003, Robert founded Herjavec Group, which quickly became one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America. Today, Herjavec Group is recognized as a leader in the global cybersecurity operations space, specializing in managed security services for enterprise-level organizations. He is a leading Shark on ABC’s Emmy Award-winning hit show, Shark Tank.
Max joined Taser International, now known as Axon, as the company’s first electrical engineer in 2002. His innovations have been a catalyst for Taser’s growth from startup to leading Stun Gun manufacturer for law enforcement, military, and security forces worldwide. Max is highly experienced in advanced research and technology development in fast-paced growth environments. He is currently V.P. of Research and a Technical Fellow at Axon, growing its market cap to more than $5B.
Steve was the GM of Wireless Charging for Qualcomm, running the IP licensing businesses for WiPower and Halo. During his tenure, he served as Vice President and Entrepreneur in Residence, overseeing Qualcomm Venture’s startups. Steve has a 25-year track record of successful leadership at both Fortune 500 organizations and early-stage, fast-paced tech companies. His contributions while running global businesses in wireless technologies and emerging markets have led to 5 successful exits.
When Shawn co-founded mophie, the company was 3 employees working out of her barn in Michigan. She then grew it into a business that sells products in 38,000 retail locations across 130 countries, with over 300 employees. During her tenure, Shawn established lasting relationships with global strategic partners and top industry players including Apple, Verizon, Valentino, and Supreme. By 2015, mophie surpassed $250 million in revenue, leading to the company's strategic acquisition in 2016.
John is the managing director of Solyco, a strategic firm that blends private equity, management consulting, and investment banking. He is an executive and entrepreneur in multiple start-ups, small and midmarket companies, and Fortune 500 businesses across energy, tech, life science, and transportation/logistics industries. He has extensive experience in IP licensing, corporate strategy, marketing, private equity, M&A, technology R&D, manufacturing, sales, operations, and board leadership.
Jiri is an active angel investor after a long career holding multiple roles as CEO. He is a serial entrepreneur, board member, advisor and investor in several companies across diverse industries. With extensive experience leading hi-tech companies both domestically and internationally, he’s proven to drive high growth through market disruptive technologies.