Richard Poe, co-founder and CEO of AirGlide AI is pleased to announce the appointment of Kirk Kaiser as the Chief Technical Officer at AirGlide AI. Kirk has spent his career at the intersection of AI, developer tools, and emerging platforms. As a founding engineer, he built Triller (NASDAQ: ILLR), a pioneering AI-powered video editing app for iPhone that went on to go public in 2024. He also created Lightcloud, an early IoT platform for industrial lighting.

Richard Poe, co-founder and CEO of AirGlide AI is pleased to report the first Air Layer Drag Reduction (ALDR) system is deployed and fully operational on one of the largest ships in the world, bringing friction reducing fuel saving technology into the 21st century. Beginning in November 2025, AirGlide AI enhanced and integrated the ship’s existing Air Lubrication System, converting it into an Air Layer Drag Reduction System, dramatically increasing the fuel savings.

Mr. Poe has been an angel investor in many start up companies with a focus on identifying disruptive technology. Airglide AI’s revolutionary technology will disrupt the shipping industry. The Air Layer Drag Reduction (ALDR) systems have proven to reduce carbon emissions and maximize fuel efficiency. The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis created by Airglide AI under the leadership of David Bell, obtained third-party verified reports by DNV to class, which led Mr. Poe to make a multi-million dollar investment into the technology.

AirGlide AI, a leader in Air Layer Drag Reduction (ALDR) Systems. David Bell, co-creator, with decades of experience in marine engineering, project management, and a track record of innovative solutions in the maritime sector, David is instrumental in continuing the advancement of AirGlide AI’s technological growth and supporting its mission to enhance the global maritime industry through sustainability.