Meet our team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Raj brings over 30 years of experience working at the intersection of technology, engineering, art and design in a variety of sectors. In his previous roles he has started and scaled consulting and design businesses focused on business advantage through niche technology offerings and applications, such as his innovative Arup SoundLab. He has contributed to the design and realization of a range of transportation projects globally, with a particular focus on rail.

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Rebecca brings a ten-year track record in executing growth strategies for startups and realizing radical innovations in the traditionally staid real estate and AEC industries. She was part of the founding team of New Lab in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, an interdisciplinary space supporting entrepreneurs working in emerging technologies. She has raised over $100m in funding from city, state, and federal, and private sources, specializing in complex public-private partnerships to create jobs and support innovation in underserved communities.

INVENTOR & CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

With the support of the Acorn team, Ken is responsible for technical direction and manufacturing design. During his 40+ year career, Ken has worked on many railway communications and signaling projects from high speed rail in Texas and the UK to metro systems in Australia, China and Hong Kong, Europe and the Americas. This diverse experience has placed Ken in the unique position of being able to transfer his knowledge and understanding to the Acorn development.