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
With more than 15 years of mechanical engineering experience, Aleks oversees all of Aira’s mechanical requirements, and brings design expertise across structural, manufacturability, thermal, materials, and mechanical integrations.
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.
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.
Cody supports in areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and test. Aira’s advanced technology requires advanced test and evaluation which Cody designs methods to enhance and accelerate.
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.
Frank lead firmware at Validity Sensors as it scaled to acquisition by Synaptics. Having shipped code in hundreds of millions of products as the Senior Architect, Frank is a key asset in Aira’s advanced development roadmap.
Jake oversees the company’s business development, marketing, product strategy, and growth strategy. As a serial entrepreneur, Jake has started multiple companies — his first at just 13 years old.
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.
Jawad has extensive experience as a public and private tech company CFO. A disciplined operator with a proven track record of growth, his superpower is building high-performing organizations for companies experiencing rapid growth.
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.
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.
Jordan started her career as a Senior Advanced Technician at General Dynamics. She now manages all technician work at Aira with the highest standards.
Leticia is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to operations. Whether it be supply chain, IP, office management, company pot lucks, or just about anything else, she handles it all with ease so the team can operate effectively.
Holding senior firmware engineering positions for the past two decades from world-class companies like Microchip, Seagate, and most recently Intel, Mike is a seasoned professional working on next generation products at Aira.
Pam has spent her career leading advanced technology development. Pam grew Validity Sensors from a small R&D team to several dozen engineers, shipping products globally with Samsung, HP, and others, ultimately being acquired by Synaptics.
Sally’s a dynamic technical program manager starting her career as an engineer herself. She handles all things programs from internal development, to supply chain, manufacturing, and customer management.
Simon has more than 25 years of leadership experience in high volume electronics. He was founder of Invensas (sold to Xperi), CEO of Semblant (sold to HZO), and has served at the executive level for Energous and SonicEnergy.
Having spent over 15 years at NXP, Talat's focus was on embedded systems interfacing with automated test equipment. He now heads up Aira’s tool automation and advanced robotic test platforms for R&D, manufacturing, and quality.
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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.
Amir has produced a track record of success and exceeding results in high-volume hardware manufacturing, deployment of advanced technology, and facilitating fast-paced growth. As a global leader in NFC technologies, he built his organization to over 1,200 employees with billions of NFC Tags sold, and was ultimately acquired by Avery for €225 Million in March of 2020. Amir has extensive experience in strategy, business development, marketing and sales.
Marc was the CTO at Motherson Innovations, the global R&D arm of the Motherson Group, an international Tier1 automotive supplier with $13B in annual revenue. Prior to this role, Marc was CEO and held various other positions at HELLA Electronics Corp, responsible for development and operations in the Americas with 2,000 employees and $500M in revenue. His strong Electrical Engineering expertise spans wireless power, automotive electronics, electrification, and enhanced user interfaces.
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.