Experience

Unmanned Aerospace

• United States
• Defense & Space
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Unmanned Aerospace has developed the GH-4, a unique aircraft based on the GYROCOPTER principal. With the ability to convert to a helicopter like aircraft for VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) and hover; without any of the complexities, added weight, power consumption or maintenance associated with a helicopter. The GH-4 is in a class of its own with over two hours of flight time, including VTOL and hover on one charge. We achieved this milestone with our patent pending rotor head technology, combined with power management and aerodynamics.



GadLight

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and CEO

  • Dec 2007 - Present

  In late 2007 GadLIGHT was launched. GadLIGHT is a corporation dedicated to creating sustainable innovation in product and business development. Utilizing the incubator model to identify new markets and needs, GadLIGHT creates and tests innovative products, ensuring their manufacturability and extending their licenses to partners. This included, “skunk works” on a number of projects for Qualcomm, WD40, and Dorel Canada, a leading manufacturer of juvenile products, as well as connected medical devices.



YOFiMeter, LLC.

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing

• President and CEO

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  Developed the first “All in one” blood glucose meter, integrating a cassette system for the strips and lancets so that the user will only need to slide one button for testing. The small handheld device included cellular connectivity, and BT. Raised $25 million. Company closed in 2017 due to one key supplier (no option for second source) who pulled out in the middle of our FDA trial. Developed the first “All in one” blood glucose meter, integrating a cassette system for the strips and lancets so that the user will only need to slide one button for testing. The small handheld device included cellular connectivity, and BT. Raised $25 million. Company closed in 2017 due to one key supplier (no option for second source) who pulled out in the middle of our FDA trial.



GadShaananDesign

• Montreal, Canada Area

• President and CEO

  • Jan 1981 - Jan 2007

  Gad incorporated his business in 1981. Built upon the foundation of service to his clients, GadShaananDesign has flourished to become one of the leading product development firms in North America with a staff of 45. He is the holder of numerous patents. His success is based upon a tight integration of strategic marketing, innovative design and evolutionary engineering. The firm is dedicated to helping companies of all sizes, meet and exceed their business goals through product innovation. GadShaananDesign creates products that continuously advance their clients’ positions in the marketplace by helping them make a positive connection with end users.