The Team Behind Navoa
Dedicated professionals committed to revolutionizing safety for coastal and pleasure vessel owners worldwide.
Leadership Team
Dr. Reynir Smári Atlason
CEO & Co-Founder
I'm a product-focused entrepreneur with a strong track record of turning complex ideas into practical, scalable solutions. I work at the intersection of data, sustainability, and technology, translating user and market needs into robust products.
With experience spanning fintech, ESG platforms, and early-stage ventures, I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. I'm particularly driven by building products that create measurable real-world impact. I thrive in environments where innovation, ownership, and speed matter.
James Robb
CTO & Co-Founder
I'm an experienced software engineer with deep expertise in building scalable, high performance systems and developer focused platforms. I've worked across data infrastructure, distributed systems, and cloud environments, translating complex technical problems into reliable products.
With experience spanning startups, deep tech, and large-scale systems, I bring a strong product mindset to engineering decisions. I've also taken on leadership and organizational roles, helping teams ship faster and with higher quality. I'm driven by creating robust technical foundations that enable products and businesses to scale.
Advisory Board
Einar Stefánsson
Successful entrepreneur with a decades long track record. Co-founder of Oculis, Risk Medical Solutions, Oxymap and others.
Vitreoretinal surgeon specializing in diabetic eye disease. Research interests include oxygen physiology of the eye in diabetic and ischemic retinopathies, non-invasive retinal oximetry, epidemiology of diabetic eye disease and prevention through screening, and ocular drug delivery with cyclodextrin nanoparticle eye drops.
Hilmar Snorrason
Experienced Captain and Principal with a demonstrated history of working in the maritime education management industry. Skilled in Crisis Management, Safety Management, Operations Management, Resource Management and Analytical Skills. Strong operations professional with a Teacher focused in Teaching from Maritime Safety and Survival Training Centre.
Arnar Steingrimsson
Arnar has been working in international marine technology leadership roles for over two decades, including marketing, product line management, sales, and business development for commercial, military, and scientific markets.
Arnar has a wealth of international marine technology business experience, along with degrees from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a certificate from MIT's Sloan Executive Education program in Management and Leadership. In addition to previous positions in logistics, Arnar has served in the U.S. Navy on both surface ships and in amphibious construction battalions.