Driving innovation with expertise in technology, operations, and user-driven design
Our Journey
Perch Sensing: vision born from collaboration at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Perch Sensing began as a 2019 research project at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where the founders developed a technique to detect wildfires using existing utility infrastructure. This innovation became the foundation for the Perch Sensing solution and sparked the team’s mission to advance wildfire prediction and prevention.In 2022, Perch Sensing received a CalSEED grant and joined the CleanTech Open accelerator to expand its focus on Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) fires. By collaborating with experts and engaging WUI communities, Perch Sensing aims to address gaps in wildfire safety and enhance resilience for at-risk areas.
Our team
Dominic Gaiero
Founder, Chief Technology Officer
Nathan Wang
Founder, Chief Financial Officer
Brooke Randolph
Chief Marketing Officer
Arthur Waidhofer
Product Designer
Dominic Gaiero, CEO, on Perch Sensing Goals
Our shared passion and firsthand experience in this evolving problem space brought us together and fuels our confidence to continually refine our solution, with our core goal always being to protect people who live in these communities.
Our team’s background
The Perch Sensing leadership team’s experience is highly complementary, with little overlap, allowing us to tackle key aspects of our business with confidence.
As CEO and CTO, Dominic leads Perch Sensing with technical mastery in machine learning and space-based applications, guiding software and hardware development. With a Master’s in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from Cal Poly, Dominic aligns operations, marketing, and finance to achieve long-term goals.Nathan manages daily operations and financial strategies, drawing on his electrical engineering background and experience with complex hardware projects. He holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Cal Poly, ensuring efficiency and regulatory compliance.Brooke directs customer engagement and marketing, leveraging her event industry experience and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Cal Poly. Her strategic campaigns enhance brand visibility and foster customer loyalty.Arthur, head of product design, ensures Perch’s platform is intuitive and visually appealing. With a Bachelor’s in Art and Design from Cal Poly, he blends aesthetics and functionality, creating seamless user experiences.
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