Mark
Seeger LinkedIn

Co-CEO, Founder

Grounded in the belief that ingenuity and innovation should be applied to solving real-world problems, Mark Seeger has dedicated his entrepreneurial journey to providing innovative value for solutions to today’s climate crisis. With the conviction that the world’s biggest problems require infrastructural evolution on a much larger scale, Mark discovered possibly an opportunity of a century: reinventing the concept of public transit using existing infrastructure.

He founded Glydways to activate this vision: a form of public transit that can move more people than rail, using less than half of the space, which costs 90% less to build and operate while providing a private and on-demand ride every time. Most crucially, this solution can be delivered with commodity technology leveraging existing supply chains. Born in the Netherlands, Mark has spent equal parts of his life in Holland, Singapore, and the United States, giving him insight and experience into regional opportunities and challenges that exist to dramatically change how we as a society move.

Prior to founding Glydways, Mark had early careers at NASA and Apple; founded the biodegradable plastics company GreenIdea in Singapore (sold); the electric motorcycle company Mission Motorcycles and Mission Marine; as well built initiatives that focused on low-cost, high-efficiency air-conditioning for third-world countries with his company GeoCool (sold).

Mark holds an MBA and MS in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and resides in Brisbane, CA.

Blake
Barber LinkedIn

Co-CEO, CTO

Blake Barber is the Chief Technology Officer of Glydways, a venture-funded startup building a new, on-demand, anytime, public transportation system. 

Blake has over 15 years of technical leadership experience in the autonomous systems industry, where he’s worked on some of the world’s most ambitious autonomous vehicle programs at leading organizations including MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lockheed Martin, Uber’s Advanced Technology Group, and Aurora Innovation. 

Blake’s work in autonomous vehicles spans autonomous aircraft, autonomous spacecraft, and autonomous cars and trucks and has been deployed in systems all over the globe. Blake’s current work at Glydways centers on harnessing the benefits of recent developments in autonomous systems technology to enable economically and environmentally sustainable and scalable mass transit.

Chris
Riley LinkedIn

CCO

Chris is the Chief Commercial Officer of Glydways, responsible for growing global business, strategic partnerships and corporate reputation. A business and marketing professional, Chris’ creative enterprise experience is ideal for helping Glydways open new markets and scale as the company becomes operationally ready with a strong customer focus.

Prior to joining Glydways, Chris held senior positions with Ogilvy located in Hong Kong and Singapore, where he advised global brands for over 30 years. These roles included Group Chairman, Singapore and Malaysia; Chief Executive, Singapore; and Worldwide Managing Director of IBM Brand Services, Growth Markets.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Cleveland and he is a Member of Chartered Institute of Marketing in the UK.

Zach
Zeliff LinkedIn

Co-Founder, Chief Product Solutions

Mechanical Engineer turned Product Designer, turned builder of companies.

Zach Zeliff is the Co-founder and Head of Product Solutions at Glydways where he works with passionate people to redefine mass transit by fundamentally changing the very urban fabric we live in for the betterment of all. Working to grow Glydways since 2017, Zach has also served as Head of Commercial, Projects and Product Design, establishing core product objectives and initiating key projects in San Jose, East Contra Costa and Atlanta.

Prior to Glydways, Zach founded and served as CTO of Adonit, growing the company from inception to over 125 employees across Taiwan and the U.S. Under his leadership, Adonit achieved $26M in sales volumes within three years, secured two rounds of external funding and developed award winning, disruptive technologies in the stylus and creative tool space–resulting in the design and launch of more than ten innovative products and multiple patents.

As a Product Design Manager at Apple in Cupertino, Zach played an integral role in developing Apple portable computers from 2001 to 2010, contributing across the full design and build process.  From 2006 to 2010, he co-founded and grew Apple’s Shanghai in-region team, leading on-the-ground design and production efforts that were instrumental to Apple’s manufacturing expansion and rapid sales growth in China.

Zach holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Lee
Hansen LinkedIn

CFO

Lee Hansen is Chief Financial Officer of Glydways, where he oversees the company’s financial strategy, capital planning, and corporate operations to support its global growth. With more than 30 years of executive leadership experience, Lee has helped companies navigate periods of rapid growth and transformation, combining financial discipline with operational leadership to build stronger businesses.

Prior to joining Glydways, he served as CFO and Chief Administrative Officer of Uphold, where he helped grow the company from $12 million to more than $330 million in revenue while maintaining profitability. He also co-founded Meriturn Partners, advising companies through growth and operational transformation, and previously held various roles in the Office of the Chairman at Bank of America.

Lee holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bucknell University.

Nick
Gibson

President, Asia-Pacific

Nick Gibson is President of Asia-Pacific for Glydways. He brings decades of experience in venture capital, investment banking, business development, and regional innovation. A recognized thought leader, he leads Glydways Japan and drives partnerships across Asia-Pacific with municipalities, developers, and leading companies in the automotive, infrastructure, energy, materials, and electronics sectors.

Prior to joining Glydways, Nick held senior roles across venture capital and investment banking, including serving as Head of Japan for Boustead Securities, where he led the Nasdaq IPOs of several Japanese tech companies. Previously, he was the first employee and Global Head of Marketing for the Invention Development Fund at Intellectual Ventures, a PE family of funds with $7B AUM and where he helped fundraise, established the Japan and Korea offices, and lead marketing and business development across Asia-Pacific.

Nick holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Asian Studies from Colgate University. Nick is based in Tokyo and fully bilingual in Japanese.

Amair
Saleem

Managing Director, Middle East, SVP, Operational Readiness

Amair Saleem is the Managing Director for Transport Middle East and Senior Vice President for Operational Readiness at Glydways. Amair has over 35 years of global experience and is recognized as a global expert in risk management, transit systems, safety, innovation, and urban air mobility, having delivered over $45B in project railway certification.

Prior to joining Glydways, Amair held senior leadership roles including Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Head of PMO, Asset Management Director, Corporate HSE Director, National Transport Regulator, and Crisis and Business Continuity Director. His career spans major organizations such as the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Taiwan High Speed Railway Corporation, Bovis Lend Lease, British Aerospace, and the European Space Agency. He is a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and Certified Fellow of the Institute of Risk Management.  

Amair holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Glasgow, a Master of Science in Air Transport Engineering from Cranfield University and an Honorary Professorship from the University of Birmingham, Faculty of Engineering.

Mariah
Ray LinkedIn

SVP, Government Affairs

Mariah has worked for over 15 years in public and private sector leadership roles in a diverse array of organizations. She has led Public Affairs at Cruise, and prior to that, she led Strategic Partnerships and Innovation Policy at DoorDash. Mariah also formerly led government sales and strategic partnerships at FUSE Corps, a national nonprofit that partnered with city and county governments across the country to grow their capacity to solve pressing challenges.

From 2011 to 2015, Mariah served in the administration of Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson as his Deputy Chief of Staff. She led government affairs, external affairs, education initiatives, and strategic partnerships, serving as one of the Mayor’s most trusted senior advisors. Mariah began her career as a Corps Member with Teach for America, teaching in Chicago Public Schools. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Masters in Teaching from Dominican University, and a BA in Economics and International Studies from DePaul University.

Mariah resides in the Bay Area with her husband, three children, and two fluffy cats.

Frieder
Aldinger LinkedIn

SVP, Project Delivery

Frieder Aldinger is the Senior Vice President of Project Delivery at Glydways, where he leads the strategy and execution of all Glydways projects. He is responsible for advancing development, positioning projects, and negotiating with customers and partners to bring the Glydways solution to market successfully.

With over 15 years of experience in infrastructure development and public-private partnerships (P3s), Frieder has played a key role in managing and structuring complex infrastructure partnerships. Prior to joining Glydways, he served as Vice President at Plenary Americas, a leading investor, developer, and manager of public infrastructure, where he specialized in structuring and delivering large-scale public-private infrastructure projects.

Frieder holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from McGill University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Manitoba.

Brian
Gettinger LinkedIn

SVP, Growth – Americas

Brian Gettinger is a nationally recognized leader in next-generation transit and infrastructure delivery, bringing nearly 20 years of experience to Glydways across engineering, construction, and business development. As SVP of Growth for Glydways, Brian is at the forefront of deploying autonomous mobility systems that are reshaping how cities think about cost-effective, rider-friendly transportation.

His career spans roles as a consultant, engineer, developer, contractor, and strategic advisor—most notably with Flatiron Construction and The Boring Company—where he advanced innovative transit projects including BRT, LRT, APMs, gondolas, and autonomous vehicle networks.

Brian is a passionate advocate for transit technologies that reduce capital costs, unlock private investment, and elevate the rider experience. A registered Professional Engineer in California, Texas, and Missouri, he holds a Civil Engineering degree and an MBA from the University of Missouri–Kansas City.

Ben
Irinaga LinkedIn

SVP, Project Structuring

Ben Irinaga is Senior Vice President of Project Structuring and Solutioning at Glydway, bringing over 12 years of expertise in managing, planning, financing, designing, procuring, and constructing large-scale public infrastructure and civic projects. His experience spans conventional and alternative procurement methodologies, with a track record of leading transformative projects across the country.

At Glydways, Ben drives the creative strategies and structuring that turn global project opportunities into contracted initiatives. Previously, he led Project Delivery, playing a key role in securing and advancing Glydways’ wins in San Jose, Contra Costa County, and South Metro Atlanta—ensuring these projects move toward successful operation with city, state, and private-sector partners.

Prior to joining Glydways, Ben served as a Project Executive and Project Manager at Group 4 Architecture, a full-service firm dedicated to designing civic spaces for dynamic communities across the U.S.

Ben holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California. While no longer practicing, he maintains his architecture license in the State of California, bringing a design-driven perspective to every project he leads.

Kristin
Jacobs LinkedIn

VP, Strategic Execution

Kristin Jacobs is VP of Strategic Execution at Glydways, where she leads the planning and execution required to deploy Flow Networks at global scale. Bringing more than 15 years of experience across aerospace and autonomous vehicle development, Kristin has built a career turning complex technical challenges into executable programs.

Prior to joining Glydways, she held senior technical program management roles at Motional, Uber Advanced Technologies Group, and Raytheon, leading multidisciplinary engineering organizations through systems integration, testing, and operational readiness for cutting-edge mobility technologies. 

Kristin holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Arizona and is a Certified ScrumMaster.

Riley
VanOverschelde LinkedIn

VP, Product

Riley VanOverschelde is the Head of Product and Systems Engineering at Glydways, with over 25 years of experience in complex autonomous and safety-critical systems – from concept through launch and operational success. He defines the Glydways product vision and end-to-end operations for a new era of on-demand mass transit, driving the engineering clarity to make that vision real. With global deployments, his full-picture perspective ensures every Glydways network is tailored to the unique needs of each project and community.

Before Glydways, Riley held senior engineering roles at Apple SPG and Amazon Prime Air, and chief engineer roles at Aurora Flight Sciences and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.

Riley holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Kris
Perpich LinkedIn

VP, Marketing and Design

Kris Perpich is Vice President of Marketing and Design at Glydways, where he leads multidisciplinary teams in telling the company’s narrative and creating transformative new transit experiences. 

A builder of both brands and businesses, Kris specializes in taking 0-to-1 ideas and turning them into compelling products and category-defining brands. He’s spent his career at the intersection of physical and digital design, working with companies that aim to reshape how people live, move, and connect. He believes technology should be empathetic, transparent, and ultimately make the world more human—not more machine. 
Prior to joining Glydways, Kris co-founded Adonit, where he now serves on the Board of Directors and previously as Chief of Product, growing the company from a Kickstarter startup into an industry-leading stylus brand with $25M in annual revenue and over 5 million units sold. Prior to that, Kris was the Product Manager of Ambient Computing and Portal R&D at Meta, guiding explorations into the future of human connection, spatial interfaces, and ambient technology.

Kris holds a Master of Architecture from Savannah College of Art and Design with a focus in Human-Computer Interaction.