Leadership & Advisor Team

Lee has 10 years of Commercial Drone experience and 30 years of wireless background (including AT&T and Sprint Executive positions).  Successful exits include two Private Equity back sales of ETAK Systems (Azalea & Mosaic Capital). Lee has an MBA from Harvard Business School and an Engineering Degree from Georgia Tech.

Thomas Gardos is a 30-year Intel veteran and current Professor of AI at Boston University.  At Intel he led a deep learning computer vision and computational photography R&D team.  Thomas holds a Masters and PhD in Electrical Engineering from  Georgia Tech.​​​​

Phil assists with strategic direction and the capital structure for Metal Raptor.  His 30 years of extremely successful investment experience across a variety of industries brings a holistic view of financial partners for the company.  Phil is a Graduate of Harvard Business School.

Marty Strong is a decorated retired Navy SEAL Officer, who served for 20 years in that elite unit. Marty is former CEO of Linxx Global Solutions and current CEO of Legacy Care. He is also a prolific author, having written nine novels and three business leadership books.

Mike has driven early adoption of new technology for conservation, including drones, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence. He is the former Executive Director of The Nature Conservancy in California, the organization’s largest chapter.  He holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.A. from Harvard College.

Anthony Famiglietti represented the United States in the 3000 meter steeplechase at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games and the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. His creative process applied at Metal Raptor is driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and pushing boundaries, making him a source of inspiration for the entire team.