Our Team
[Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer]
Aum Trivedi is a dynamic strategist and serial entrepreneur with a strong background in strategic sales, business development, and media production.
At Derive Robotics, Aum was the winner of the Young Entrepreneur’s Academy Northeast start-up grant and developed a week-long robotics education crash course, which served up to 20 students per session during school breaks, accruing hundreds of yearly customers.
As the CEO and Co-Founder of FL01810 Media, Aum built a thriving creative production business supporting artists and record labels of various sizes, reaching millions of impressions with over 200 collaborators.
Outside of startups, Aum has a proven track record of strategically expanding books of business including some of the biggest customers in the world, such as Nestlé and Procter & Gamble.
[Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer]
Eliot Pirone is the Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer of Canvair. With a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UMass Lowell, he specialized in quantum computing cryocoolers and closed-system space food production.
Previously, Eliot served as Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer of Auto Terra, leading the development of climate-controlled food production terrariums. Under his leadership, the company secured a NASA contract for the Deep Space Food Challenge and received funding through the UMass Lowell DifferenceMaker program.
His expertise includes rotor systems, structural design, and electrical engineering, with experience at Maglev Aero, where he worked on high-performance maglev rotor systems for next-generation eVTOL aircraft. An FAA Part 107-certified drone pilot, Eliot has extensive experience in commercial drone operations, flight safety, and system integration.
Beyond aerospace, Eliot has spearheaded large-scale event productions, lighting design, and robotics, continuously pushing the boundaries of technology and immersive experiences.
[Flight Director & Chief of Safety]
Ryan Lee is a professional drone pilot born and raised in Massachusetts. His fascination with technology and flight began at an early age, spending countless hours assembling model drones and remote-controlled helicopters, laying the groundwork for his future career.
Ryan pursued a degree in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he honed his technical skills and deepened his understanding of healthcare. His meticulous attention to detail, steady hand, and ability to remain calm under pressure are all skills he developed through his medical training.
Ryan is also a talented photographer, using his keen eye for detail and composition to capture unique perspectives both from the ground and the sky. His dedication to his craft and passion for flight continue to propel him to new heights in the rapidly evolving world of drone technology.
[Head of Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives]
Adam Acker drives partnerships at the intersection of biotech and entertainment, with proven experience selling to pharma executives and C-suite leaders. A natural connector, he has built a career on blending science, strategy, and creativity to deliver high-impact collaborations across industries.
As Co-Founder of ACK Talent and WKND Hospitality, Adam leads talent management, contract negotiations, and the execution of major events. Under his leadership, the companies have developed strong relationships with artists, brands, and partners, creating experiences that merge culture, innovation, and business.
Before entrepreneurship, Adam worked as a researcher at Harvard and Boston Medical, where he cultivated an analytical mindset and rigorous problem-solving skills. That scientific foundation continues to inform his approach today, bridging technical insight with business development to unlock new opportunities across sectors.
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