Rob is a visionary brand builder with more than 20 years of experience elevating unique voices and guiding industry leaders to new technologies. As an executive within the music industry, he defined mainstream culture by breaking 50 #1 songs and promoting artists like Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Drake, and Eminem.

He held influential positions at two major record labels before transitioning to Spotify, where he leveraged real-time data, consumer insights, and customer feedback to champion new business models and elevate brands globally. In the process, Rob helped redefine the record industry as we know it today.

His ability to amplify brands and identify gaps in the market led him to pivot to education, where Rob recognized a need for better STEM and computer science-based education technology. As executive chairman, CEO and cofounder of FTW Robotics, he pioneered the Build | Fly | Code program and released a first-of-its-kind curriculum to schools across the United States. As a father of two young children, Rob sees Build | Fly | Code as an incredible opportunity to awaken the interest of students and educators worldwide.

Daniel is a STEM education entrepreneur dedicated to making innovative technologies fun and accessible for students of all ages. Having grown up in a blue-collar family, he understands the importance of sparking curiosity and introducing students to new opportunities in the sciences. While working in the green tech space, Daniel developed an education program about renewables that has been implemented across the United States and in more than 50 countries.

Today, he imbues that passion for discovery and innovation into every aspect of FTW Robotics’ strategic operations, from business development to logistics and everything in between. Daniel works collaboratively with his colleagues to drive toward key objectives and ensure the team is implementing the company’s vision. As one of the cofounders, he believes FTW Robotics can make a difference in education by inspiring students and introducing them to a whole world of opportunities made possible by technology.

Commander Jennifer Nicholls brings a lifetime of experience driving innovative and inclusive STEM programming to her role as chief program officer. With a primary goal of dispelling the common misconception that "STEM is difficult" and empowering all students with the confidence to achieve, she has devoted her life to enriching STEM education for both students and educators. Having served in the Navy for 20 years and earning multiple degrees in aerospace engineering, as well as a Ph.D. in systems engineering, Jennifer possesses a vast reservoir of knowledge and expertise in the field. Driven by her deep passion for inspiring young minds, Jennifer chose to transition to the classroom. As a middle school math teacher and adjunct professor at The George Washington University, she revolutionized traditional teaching methods by crafting inventive and all-inclusive lesson plans. Her approach encouraged students to actively participate in hands-on activities, engage in critical thinking exercises and apply STEM concepts to real-world situations. Jennifer’s experience and drive to make a difference led her to Mathnasium, where she successfully grew two franchises and eventually went on to become the company’s corporate senior director of education and then vice president of learning center systems, training and international franchise operations. ​

Jennifer joins FTW Robotics with a shared mission that drone-centered education can make STEM and computer science education fun for all learners, while promoting collaboration, critical thinking and curiosity -- essential skills today’s students need to become the workforce of the future.

Allison has been a key member of the FTW Robotics team since its founding. She believes that every customer deserves a white glove experience and strives to build deep relationships based on proactive communication and trust. Her ability to tailor the customer experience to the unique needs of a given client has enabled her to provide expert care to every account and help build a lasting partnership.

“For me, the most gratifying part of the job is seeing kids engage with our program and become part of a community. We’re making a difference in education every day.”

- Allison Mehay

Bob is a prolific innovator, pioneering programmer, and seasoned systems architect whose name is attached to hundreds of patents. He created revolutionary programs and products for leading technology companies, including Qualcomm, Kyocera, and Motorola, before founding his own company, XQC Engineering.

Since 2021, Bob has been a key engineering asset for FTW Robotics, where he leads a team of experienced designers in creating new drone hardware and software. He continues to power the progression of FTW Robotics with a constant emphasis on the utmost in excellence and future-thinking innovation.