Richard Poe, Founder and CEO of Airglide AI.

Mr. Poe has been an angel investor in many start up companies with a focus on identifying disruptive technology. Airglide AI’s revolutionary technology will disrupt the shipping industry. The enhanced air lubrication systems (ALS) has proven to reduce carbon emissions and maximize fuel efficiency. The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis created by ShipGlide under the leadership of David Bell, obtained third-party verified reports by DNV to class, which led Mr. Poe to make a multi-million dollar investment into the technology.

Mr. Richard Poe brings over three decades of entrepreneurial leadership and has developed in excess of 1.5 billion USD, including the development of biotechnology laboratories, housing projects, and master plan communities. Mr. Poe was also the past Chairman of Poe & Associates Engineering, a 120 person company. Richard’s team has significantly contributed to the industry with our dynamic project management and revenue generation strategies. Mr. Poe’s mission intertwines with creating a lasting positive impact on the environment and society, ensuring we leave the world a better place for future generations.

Richard Poe, seated on the far right, as a keynote speaker on decarbonization at the 22nd Navigator Shipping Decision Makers Forum in Athens, Greece