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Founder Tom Chi is a pioneer in rapid prototyping, holding 75 patents and influencing processes at over a dozen leading companies, including Microsoft and Yahoo. As a co-founder and Head of Product Experience at Google X, he spearheaded developments in Google Glass and autonomous vehicles.

In 2023, Reefgen began its focus on commercialization with the hire of Chris, who brings 20 years of corporate, startup, and venture capital experience in sustainable ocean technologies. As a marine biologist, he worked with the Vantuna Research Group, focused on environmental monitoring, artificial reefs, and ecosystem modeling.

Daniel is a seasoned technologist and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience. As VP of Robotics at Farm(x), Dan adapted drone autonomy to off-road vehicles, enabling precision agriculture in vineyards. As Founder and CEO of AutoModality, he revolutionized industrial inspection with drone autonomy for GPS-denied environments.

Nastasia brings experience in robotics and biomechanics with specific focus on hydrodynamic principles. Winey boasts an extensive academic background, with research experience from Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, MIT, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and Virginia Polytechnic University.

With over 25 years in IT, computer networking, and project management, Peter brings deep technical and operational expertise to Reefgen. He specializes in CI/CD, edge-computing, and containerized integration — supporting the building and managing of robotic systems across Jetson and RPi platforms to keep innovation running smoothly. He's also an accomplished scuba diver and  waterman.