Vern Raburn (Director)

Founder and Former CEO of Eclipse Aviation
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As founder of Eclipse Aviation, Vern Raburn not only transformed transportation aviation, but has been the driving force behind the creation of the new "Very Light Jet" (VLJ) industry. Previously, Vern helped shape the course of the information technology revolution. In the mid 1970s he joined Bill Gates as one of the first employees at Microsoft Corporation and was responsible for the company's entry into retail. After Microsoft, he served as Executive VP and General Manager of Lotus Development Corporation, as Chairman and CEO of Symantec Corporation, and as President of the Paul Allen Group. As a pilot he has over 6,500 hours of flight time with multi-engine, instrument, commercial and rotary ratings. Vern also serves on the board of directors of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).

John Dorton (Director)

CEO / President of Mastercraft Boats
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As CEO of Mastercraft Boats since 1999, John Dorton is recognized as one of the top executives in the boating industry. Under his leadership, Mastercraft has become the dominant brand in water ski and wakeboard boats. Prior to becoming CEO, John served as VP of Marketing at Mastercraft. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and is Vice Chairman of the Boat Manufacturer Division (BMD). A water-sport enthusiast, John is a competitive water skier and a Director for both the Water Sports Industry Association and World Wakeboard Association.

Jim Ellis (Director)

Lecturer in Management, Stanford University Graduate School of Business
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Jim Ellis specializes in teaching about new ventures and entrepreneurialism. He was co-Founder and Chairman of the Asurion Corporation and was named 2001 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Jim serves on a number of Boards of Directors including BUILD, Asurion, Service Source Inc., Memento Press, Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, and Southern California Risk Management Associates. He holds an MBA from Stanford and a BA in economics from Dartmouth.

Bruce Holmes (Advisor)

Senior Air Transportation Research Leader
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A former NASA director with 32+ years of experience in advanced aviation transportation systems, Dr. Bruce Holmes is a recognized industry thought leader on the future of personal mobility. He was instrumental in creating the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NGATS), the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO), the Advanced General Aviation Transportation Experiments (AGATE), and the Small Aircraft Transportation System (SATS). Bruce holds a PhD in Engineering and a BS and MS in Aerospace from the University of Kansas.

David Kelly (Advisor)

Chairman / Founder of IDEO
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David Kelley is a California-based entrepreneur, educator and engineer. He has been featured in Fortune as one of the "People to Watch" and was selected for the "I.D. 40" list of America's leading design innovators. David has been described as "the most sought-after design engineer this side of Thomas Edison." He is the Founder and Chairman of IDEO Product Development, America's largest independent product design and development firm. In addition to his work at IDEO, David is a tenured professor at Stanford University in the school's innovative Hasso Plattner Institute of Design.

Esther Dyson (Advisor)

President of EDventures
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Esther Dyson is a renowned thought leader and private investor focused on emerging markets, emerging technologies, and emerging companies. Esther is the organizer of Flight School - where pioneers and entrepreneurs in the fields of space and aviation meet to discuss strategy, tactics and experience. She is a noted internet visionary, author, and an active player in discussions and policymaking concerning the Internet and society. From 1998 to 2000, she was the founding Chairman of ICANN (the organization responsible for overseeing the Domain Name System). A variety of government officials from all over the world turn to her for advice on Internet policy issues.

Ilan Kroo (Advisor)

Aero Professor at Stanford University
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Dr. Ilan Kroo is a renowned aerodynamicist and tenured professor at Stanford University. After receiving his PhD in 1983 from Stanford, Ilan worked in the Advanced Aerodynamics branch of NASA's Ames Research Center. He returned to Stanford to teach and lead research in aerodynamics and multidisciplinary design optimization, including the study of innovative airplane concepts. He has participated in the design of sailplanes, UAV's, America's Cup Sailboats, and high-speed research aircraft. Ilan is also the founder and chief scientist of Desktop Aeronautics, an aeronautical design and consulting company in Palo Alto, CA.

Stewart Reed (Advisor)

Transportation Design Chair at Art Center College of Design
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After graduating from Art Center with honors, Stewart Reed joined dune-buggy originator Bruce Meyers to design the phenomenally successful Manx SR. That led to a varied and distinguished career as a design leader. Stewart worked with Chrysler Advanced Design, Toyota's US design studio, Calty Design, and led Prince Corporation's Research and Development team as Vice President of Design. Stewart's current consulting practice, Stewart Reed Design, contributes to concept vehicles for major auto manufacturers.

Troy Lee (Advisor)

President of Troy Lee Designs
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Troy Lee took the art of painting custom racing helmets and turned it into Troy Lee Designs (TLD), one of the world's leading motorsports visual design, apparel and riding gear companies. Troy and his team of artists create the helmet designs worn by a Who's Who of racing stars including: Jeremy McGrath, Jeff Ward, Juan Pablo Montoya, Al Unser Jr., Danica Patrick, and Scott Dixon. Besides helmets and race team graphics, Troy has also designed SEMA concept cars for Land Rover, Nissan, Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda, and a custom supermoto bike for Honda. A long-time motocrosser and recent supermoto racer, Troy also serves as a race team owner, event promoter, and video producer.

David Beach (Advisor)

Professor of Manufacturing at Stanford University
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David Beach is a recognized authority in the field of Design for Manufacturability. He teaches in Stanford's Mechanical Engineering Department and has co-taught courses at Stanford Business School in the area of Integrated Design for Marketing and Manufacturing. Dave also directs the Stanford Product Realization Laboratory and is Co-Director of Stanford Alliance for Innovative Manufacturing.