About us
Solaris builds live intelligence from the edge of space.
Operating in the stratosphere, our solar-powered platforms deliver continuous video over vast areas — turning fleeting snapshots into real-time understanding. In a world shaped by fast-moving crises, Solaris provides the clarity, speed, and foresight needed to act before disaster strikes.
Our Team
Dr. James Hodson
Chief Strategy Officer
Former head of AI Research at Bloomberg - Policy Strategist advising governments on technology and economics.
Track record in AI driven multi-disciplinary R&D.
Led large complex R&D programs – track record in process innovation and IP
Advises governments on technology and economic policy strategy - CEO of AI for Good Foundation, co-founder of Economists for Ukraine
PhD in AI, Princeton Computer Science, Economics
CEO & Co-Founder
Daniel Doulton
Closed $58M in suborbital sales at a prior company, and has achieved six acquisitions including $480M to Microsoft/Nuance.
Mission-driven leader with 8+ years in Suborbital C-level roles.
Built and scaled AI ventures, co-founding SpinVox (tech behind Siri) and investing in enterprise AI platforms
Grown companies from zero to $100M
Advisor to boards and founders across tech and aerospace
Honors: GSMA Innovation Award, SpeechTech Luminary, CNBC recognition, and E&Y Entrepreneur Award
Our Advisors
World class experience and influence —
A top European regulator, a highly accomplished Suborbital pioneer, a veteran hardware CTO, an internationally renowned IP lawyer, a top U.S. AI researcher, and a former Minister of Defense leading our NATO and allied business development.
Mark Gretton
Career CTO including TomTom, Psion/Symbian and founder of IEL. Unique expertise in spanning R&D and production and successful transition into sustainable scale operations.
CTO Entrepreneur
Victor M. Aguado
Former Director General of EUROCONTROL and Spain’s former ICAO Council representative. CEO of ISDEFE, Director of HISPASAT and INSA. American Legion Award winner.
Regulatory & Strategy expert
Suborbital Program expertJohn Wallington
Head of CASA Part 131 Advisory Board. Operations manager/Pilot multiple long distance, long endurance, high altitude record flights. Montgolfier Diploma and Royal Federation of Aeroclubs special achievement award.
Andy Elson
Developed - Airbus Zephyr and UK Gov’s Astigan – Suborbital Platforms. Designed SpaceX’s Crew Dragon prototype. Set 65+ world records, 2 aircraft in the Smithsonian, Royal Aero Club Medal honoree.
Technical Advisor, co-founder
Sanu Desai
Career in investment banking leading Internet & Media transactions with Morgan Stanley, Hambrecht & Quist, JP Morgan and recently Torch Partners.
Strategic Advisor
IP expertPeter Langley
International IP lawyer, CEO of Origin Ltd. Successfully represented Psion, Symbian, ARM, TomTom, Blackberry /RIM and other global brands in major international claims.