#Exciting News and Upcoming Events
Hello friends!
I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates from Glidance, directly from Kyle Buzzard, one of the co-founders and Head of Product. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest developments, the amazing team behind the scenes, and upcoming events you won’t want to miss.
Product Development and Roadmap
Glidance is making significant progress on their journey from concept to reality. They are currently deep into the development of their Alpha and Beta prototypes, with plans to start shipping the first production units in September 2025. The product roadmap highlights key milestones and the continuous efforts in validating the product, design, and software, including their proprietary AI-powered Glidance Sensible Wayfinding system.
Meet the Glidance Team
The success of Glidance is driven by a team of incredibly talented and experienced individuals. Here are a few key members:
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Chris Gindel, Head of Engineering: With a 17-year career at Bose, Chris has led the development of numerous products, including the Bose Frames. He has expertise in mobile sensors and guidance systems.
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Nick Koukourakis, Project Director: Nick brings two decades of experience from Maytag and Whirlpool. He focuses on product development, manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics.
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Lorien, Product Manager: With 8 years of experience at Amazon, Lorien specializes in building connected hardware products.
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Bryant, Robotics Software Engineer: Bryant has 10 years of experience at Bear Robotics and Neato, focusing on autonomous mobile robotics.
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Maja, Computer Vision and Data Engineer: Maja is a talented engineer from Slovenia, contributing to the advancement of Glidance’s technology.
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Josiah, Robotics Hardware Engineer: Josiah holds a master’s degree from MIT and brings his expertise in robotics hardware.
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Simon, Mechanical Engineer: Based in Europe, Simon has extensive experience in mechanical engineering.
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Jean-Baptiste, Senior Software Technical Lead: With 12 years of experience in computer vision and autonomous mobile robotics, Jean-Baptiste is a key player in the software development team.
Community Engagement and Events
Glider Community Zoom Call: For those interested in more technical details and deeper insights into the product development phase, Glidance hosts Community Zoom calls. The next session is on Wednesday, August 28th. These calls are a fantastic opportunity to engage directly with the team and other community members.
Glide Virtual Demo Day: Mark your calendars for August 14th! Glidance is hosting their second Virtual Demo Day, a free and open information session. It’s a great chance to meet the team and learn about Glide from the ground up. Be sure to share this with friends who might be interested!
Stay Connected
Glidance values your feedback and is committed to co-creating this product with the community. Your input is vital at every step of the way.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or thoughts. Let’s continue to support and engage with this innovative journey together!