Mark Groden is Founder and CEO at Skyryse, an aviation technology company pioneering SkyOS, the world's first universal operating system for flight that makes flying helicopters and airplanes simple and safe.

Mark earned a Ph.D. in sensor data fusion from the University of Michigan and at 16 built the world's first micro fixed-wing UAV capable of vertical takeoff for the U.S. Air Force lab at Case Western.

Mark holds over 60 patents for aerial vehicle automation, safety and operations, and is a certificated private pilot. He was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 and Vanity Fair's Future Innovator Index 2019.

Skyryse raised over $300 million in Series C funding in February 2026, reaching unicorn status at a $1.15 billion valuation with over $605 million in total funding. The company has secured partnerships across military, emergency medical, firefighting, law enforcement and private aviation sectors.

Skyryse has achieved multiple industry firsts including the first automated finger-swipe takeoff and landing of a helicopter, and successfully integrated SkyOS on a Black Hawk in just 91 days. The company was named a finalist for the prestigious Collier Trophy by the National Aeronautic Association.