Tomas A. Pribanic

Founder/CEO

Tomas Pribanic is an accomplished Professional Engineer with 20 years of experience and a subject matter expert in Electric Propulsion Systems. In 2013, he was recognized as an honorary member of the Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors for his support and commitment to advancing technological development and innovation for private and Federal Agencies.  Tomas Pribanic will be awarded his Doctorate Degree at the University of Miami in 2021. He holds a Professional Engineering license from the State of Florida, an impressive roster of certifications, and several innovative patents.

Rolando Gonzalez
 
Lead Avionics and Systems Engineer

Rolando Gonzalez serves as the Drone Systems Engineer at the University of Miami. His current projects include missions for Federal Agencies, including surveillance, ground mapping, and weather forecasting using drones. His area of expertise is the assembly and integration of data acquisition systems and autonomous systems into drones. Rolando’s previous experience includes a Systems Engineering internship with Lockheed Martin. He holds a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from Florida International University and holds a Part 107 Drone Pilot License (FAA).

Thomas Benda Jr.

Design Engineer

Thomas Benda Jr. brings a decade of experience in the design, fabrication, and structural analysis of Unmanned Aircraft. Having participated in the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics Build and Fly competition as the propulsion Team Lead, his expertise extends to the area of wind tunnel testing and data acquisition systems. Mr. Benda is also versed in responding to Request for Proposals. He holds an Aerospace Engineering degree from Auburn University.
 
 

Yulia Strokova is a seasoned communications professional with over 15 years of experience in journalism, business communications, public relations, brand marketing, and content development. She served as the Growth Marketing & Business Developing Lead at the Drone Innovation Hub – the leading center in training, consultation, professional networking for drone pilots in South Florida.  She has extensive experience developing brand marketing strategies for mission-driven startups.  Founder of Impact Edition, a nonprofit media organization voicing ordinary people doing extraordinary things. She holds an MBA degree from Florida International University and a Ph.D. in journalism.

Jonathan Cole
 
Managing Director |  Rio Vista Advisors

Mr. Cole is an experienced angel investor and advisor to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, with 50 years experience in the venture capital and private equity industry.  He is a Director and co-founder of New World Angels – Florida’s premier organized angel group. Mr. Cole is also the co-founder of the Florida Venture Forum and a Past Chair of Enterprise Development Corporation.  A graduate of  Brown University and Harvard Law School, Mr. Cole practiced for 45 years in the premier law firm Locke Lord, where he organized and served as Leader of the Firm’s Private Equity and Venture Capital  practice.

Scott Dresden

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Venture Investor | Dresden Capital 

Dr. Dresden is an experienced early-stage investor. He has invested in an eclectic blend of technologies through a wide range of the corporate life cycle for over 25 years. Dr. Dresden has shepherded several corps from ideas through the varied stages and pivots to acquisition. He believes that optimal good fortune is achieved through preparation meeting opportunity and is a just return for hard work, tenacity, and skillful diligence. Dr. Dresden enjoys understanding the entrepreneurs’ vision and developing accountability of entrepreneurs to the investor and investors to the entrepreneur. Dr. Dresden manages Dresden Capital, LtD. He is a member of New World Angels (NWA) and Golden Seeds.  He sits on the Board of NWA and several portfolio corporations.