+100 years of combined experience in automotive, architecture, sales, finance, and government affairs
Rawad Abou Zaki
Founder, CEO
2x Founder, +15 years experience in architecture & transportation design. Worked for renowned companies like Pininfarina, Geely & IED in 6 countries around Europe, Asia & the Middle East. University lecturer & exhibitor in international shows. BA in Transportation Design.
Robert Gamble
COO
Launched & scaled Bird in EMEA across 19 countries, scaled Gorillas Benelux from 0-> 1.6 Billion annual revenue, prev 3x COO, 1x Founder/CEO.
Expert in global operations, supply chain scaling, labor, hardware, & mobility.
John Champagne
Compliance/Partner
+15 years in Financial Services and Fintech, previously worked for USAA, Charles Schwab, and Kasasa. Additional experience working with early stage tech startups and with transportation logistics technology. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and an MBA.
Nathan Bell
Goverment Affairs
Distinguished military leader with over 20 years of experience spanning tactical field operations, advanced cyberspace defense, and high-stakes crisis management.
Experienced Texas Real Estate Investor and land use expert.
Reputable advisory board of industry leaders
Steve Adler
Former Mayor of Austin
American lawyer and politician who served as the 58th mayor of Austin from 2015 to 2023. Washington, D.C., U.S. Adler has been a practicing attorney in Austin in the areas of eminent domain and civil rights law for 35 years.
Shanaz Hemmati
Founder ZenBusiness
technology leader known for driving business growth through innovation and operational excellence. An immigrant from Iran, she champions diversity, talent development, and entrepreneurship. Her leadership has earned prestigious recognition, including Inc.'s Female Founders List and multiple executive leadership awards.
Chris Taylor
Venture
Chris Taylor is a technology investor and venture capital leader with extensive experience in enterprise software, startup investing, and operational leadership. He specializes in identifying high-growth technology companies, conducting financial due diligence, and helping founders scale their businesses through strategic guidance, investment expertise, and market expansion support.
Andrew C. Davis
Venture
3x founder. Experience leading & driving growth in ventures & initiatives. Startups, enterprises including Google & Comcast, & investors including Techstars. Held roles that span business development, product, growth, branding/marketing, & investments with industry exposure in the Automotive, Enterprise SaaS, IoT, Film, and Music industries.