Maurizio’s expertise spans a wide range of areas, including 3D CAD design, CNC machining, and board manufacturing. He also has a background in software development. He utilized this skill set to create a dedicated ERP system for board production. Maurizio’s career is a fusion of his love for windsurfing, hands-on experience in board manufacturing, and a unique ability to bridge the worlds of software development and composite materials. His love for windsurfing and composites led him to relocate to Maui, where he developed boards for top World Cup riders. Maurizio’s expertise in composite materials and board manufacturing techniques led to leadership roles in the composite departments of two manufacturers in Asia. During his 22-year tenure in China and Thailand, he contributed to the development of technology that enabled the production of lightweight and durable watersport boards.

Chris is a passionate computer engineer that manages the software team. He is in charge of maintaining and developing Kai Concepts mobile applications, fleet IOT/ cloud telematics for performance/safety monitoring, and control system firmware. He holds a computer engineering degree, and is the primary developer of the telematics, firmware, and cloud reporting systems. Chris enjoys the intellectual challenges of chess and the exhilaration of skiing down the slopes. His interests extend beyond the digital realm as he’s always eager to explore new horizons in both technology and leisure.

An avid ocean and water sports enthusiast, Merten earned his EE Master’s degree

from TU Munich, Germany. He brings a broad spectrum of software, electrical, and mechanical engineering expertise across various domains, with over a decade spent in the automotive industry before joining Kai Concepts in 2020. Collaborating with the team, Merten propels the Jetfoiler project forward, encompassing all areas, including product design, prototyping, testing, intellectual property, sales and marketing, customer support, and establishing in-house and overseas manufacturing processes.

Mukti received her master’s degree from Texas A&M University in Electrical Engi- neering. She accomplished specific projects in digital signal processing and ASIC designing. Mukti joined Kai Concepts in 2021 as an Electronics Engineer. She is responsible for testing, debugging, and validating BMS hardware and Jetfoiler’s bat- tery. She works with the team for quality control of the Jetfoiler, i.e., battery, remote, charger, before it gets shipped to the customer to maintain our standard of product. She is also involved in R&D projects system integral.

Phil is an avid problem solver and action sports enthusiast. He holds a degree in Computer Science and as a Software Engineer he specializes in systems integration and developing end to end software solutions for R&D projects. He is also responsible for improving the Jetfoiler codebase and developing automated testing and quality control procedures for the Jetfoiler project.

Alden, a Maui native deeply connected to the ocean, channels his passion for watersports into the role he plays at Kai Concepts. Alden holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He contributes to the testing of e-foils and performs valuable technical work within our workshop. With a wealth of experience as a skilled kitesurfer and hydrofoiler, his insights and expertise are instrumental in our projects.

Rachel has more than 20 years of experience in management and leadership and holds a BS in Business Management from Pepperdine University. She holds a key position at Kai Concepts, where she serves as the vital liaison between our dynamic team and our network of partner manufacturers within and beyond the borders of the United States. In this multifaceted role of program manager, she is tasked with maintaining our team’s focus, ensuring goal alignment, and driving our collective efforts toward success. Her close collaboration with our company president and team leaders underscores her role in guiding our operations to reach new heights.

Jasmine, hailing from the island of Guam and a proud alumna of Grand Canyon University, brings her expertise in project and enterprise accounting to the forefront of our recruiting and financial business operations at Kai Concepts. As the driving force behind our daily activities, Jasmine adeptly oversees tasks, from property management to financial planning. Her close collaboration with our company president and program manager ensures the seamless execution of our day-to-day operations, contributing to the success and growth of our organization.

Christian holds a degree in communications from San Francisco State University; his academic journey began with an original focus on visual communications at Cal State Fullerton. Familial responsibilities led him back to his roots in San Francisco, where he completed his studies. In his day-to-day role, Christian seamlessly bridges communication and engineering. He is helping tell the story of Kai Concepts and the engineering team, capturing their work through documentation, photos, and video in the shop and out in the bay.

Bradley’s role as Logistics Coordinator draws from his eight-year tenure in the United States Navy, where he served as a Logistics Specialist. Bradley is entrusted with the responsibilities of overseeing the shipping and receiving of products and production materials. He maintains and provides inventory records to support the team while supplying accurate data for budgeting purposes. Bradley also assumes the critical role of conducting final visual quality control inspections on all products departing from Kai Concepts.