Isaac Kent
Founder and CEO
Isaac is a seasoned professional with a rich and varied background in the realms of finance, GIS, aviation operations, and leadership. His journey has been marked by a pursuit of creative excellence, from pioneering flight CONOPs for heavy-lift drone swarms to overseeing programs and projects with a high degree of complexity for startups and nonprofits.
A University of Washington graduate, he has fine-tuned his skills in team management, process optimization, and navigating intricate regulatory landscapes. Now, he is eager to share his experience as a consultant in creative strategy and technical coaching, empowering businesses to achieve operational excellence and drive transformative change.
Samples of Isaac’s achievements
Created, managed, and developed a comprehensive flight testing program focused on experimenting with heavy lift drone swarms and payload prototyping that provided a structured framework for iterative, non-linear learning, enabling the team to gather valuable data and insights for future development.
Developed a comprehensive change management process across engineering, operations, and maintenance teams, facilitating a 400% increase in productivity
Leveraged technical coaching to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization, ultimately driving higher-quality deliverables.
Conducted training, processes and oversaw program direction to successfully pass various safety audits from the Federal Aviation Association, Department of Transportation, and Department of Agriculture.
Designed a flow of operations for battery handling, leading to a notable reduction in COGS associated with battery maintenance, replacement, and operational downtime.
Led troubleshooting efforts for emergent technologies from an operational theater with limited resources and high safety risk, identifying and resolving complex issues swiftly, ensuring the safety of both personnel and equipment.
I’m proudest of…
Creating value without adjusting resources. As complexity grows, so does the inherent excitement and depth of the experience. When you prioritize team dynamics, subject matter experts avoid fatigue and maintain excitement.
Spending the time to extract the full picture gives us the levers we need to generate change. The best case is when we can get results through successful adoption of existing workflows.
-
with lack of clarity on how to begin, uncertainty about the project's feasibility, and setting unrealistic goals.
with uncertainty about the best growth strategies, difficulties in managing increasing demands, and maintaining quality.
overwhelmed with time management challenges, and difficulty maintaining a work-life-passion balance.
juggling budget constraints, resource allocation dilemmas, and finding cost-effective solutions.
in moments of self-doubt, lack of support, and feeling isolated in their journey.
-
when they face operational challenges and realize that existing processes are hindering growth and efficiency.
with difficulty in scaling operations while maintaining quality and consistency, risking potential breakdowns in processes.
struggling to infuse a culture of innovation within the startup, resulting in stagnation and an inability to adapt to market changes.
with disconnected and disjointed processes across different departments or teams, resulting in inefficiencies and communication breakdowns.
-
managing exponential growth, scaling operations efficiently, and attracting top talent.
navigating inefficient processes, bottlenecks, and difficulties in transitioning from manual to automated systems.
with difficulty in getting buy-in from stakeholders, leading to resistance and lack of support for operational improvements.
balancing short-term goals with long-term vision, identifying new opportunities, and mitigating risks in an evolving market.
