Rising Innovators
Next-generation founders and disruptors bringing fresh capital, technology, and bold ideas to global aviation finance.
Marcus Lee
SkyToken
Tokenizing Aircraft: Blockchain Meets Aviation Finance
SkyToken is enabling fractional ownership of commercial aircraft through blockchain-based securities, opening a $900 billion asset class to a new generation of investors.
Nina Patel
OrbitRisk
Real-Time Aircraft Insurance Powered by Satellite Data
Nina Patel's OrbitRisk uses satellite telemetry and real-time flight data to dynamically price aviation insurance, cutting premiums by up to 30% for low-risk operators.
Jake Andersen
VertiFin
The eVTOL Finance Frontier
Jake Andersen created the first purpose-built financing platform for electric vertical takeoff vehicles, helping eVTOL manufacturers secure over $500 million in structured debt facilities.
Amy Zhou
GreenFlight Capital
Decarbonizing Aviation Finance, One Deal at a Time
Amy Zhou structures green finance deals that link aircraft lease rates to carbon performance metrics, creating financial incentives for airlines to adopt cleaner technology faster.
Omar Farsi
FlyShare
Democratizing Aircraft Investment for Retail Investors
FlyShare's platform lets retail investors buy fractional stakes in commercial aircraft from as little as $1,000, generating stable lease income from assets previously reserved for institutions.
Lily Sun
AeroData Exchange
Building Asia's Aviation Data Marketplace
Lily Sun launched Asia's first aviation data exchange, aggregating maintenance records, flight logs, and market data to improve pricing transparency across the region's aircraft leasing market.