technologistPortfolio Joseph Segura-Conn
ABOUT MEJoseph Segura-Conn Joseph secured contract work at a young age, working with some of the top Fortune 500 companies, suchCOO Hoversurf San Jose, as Tesla, Facebook and Mercedes. At the age of 23,California Joseph started his own company – Prevail Prototypes – an accelerator focused on providing support at the early stage for entrepreneurs, taking them from an idea, through prototyping and into production. To date he has helped 50+ entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Joseph began a STEAM education school that helped teach people of all ages in the Silicon Valley. His courses focused on educating the public in the necessary steps to take an idea and create a product, helping guide them to starting their own business. These courses led to him securing a contract with the Santa Clara County Library District, teaching design thinking, prototyping, coding and even 3D printing. Joseph Segura-Conn is the COO of Hoversurf, a company whose work is leading in the future of manned transportation. Hoversurf is known for creating the world famous Hoversurf Hoverbike! The Hoverbike has done flights all over the world and is presently being utilized by the Dubai Police Department. Joseph’s role at Hoversurf is to help oversee the development of the Hoverbike and in the prototyping of their 2 person eVTOL air taxi, scheduled to be debuted later this year.
PROJECT EXPERIENCEhOVERSURFCOODates EmployedJan 2018 – PresentEmployment Duration1 yrLocationSan Jose, CAHoversurf is changing the way the world uses transportation. Hoversurf’s hoverbike takes thelayout of an ordinary motorcycle, combined with the technology from a drone. Imagine - you canstore it at home or in the garage, available anytime you want to use it. Hoversurf CARGO Dronehas a maximum lifting capacity of 150 kg and allows for the carrying of heavy or expensivepayloads across far distances.My responsibilities as Hoversurf’s COO is to implement daily operations, aligned with that goaland the company’s strategies and mission. Since my time with the company my focus has beenthe set up of our USA HQ while filling key executive and lower level management positions.I oversee the development of the Hoverbike and prototyping of our 2 person eVTOL air taxi,scheduled to be debuted later this year. As Hoversurf moves into commercial operations it is vitalto maintain and search out for new strategic partnerships.
pREVAIL PROTOTYPESFounderJun 2015 – PresentEmployment Duration3 yrs 7 mosLocationSan Jose, CAEveryone has great ideas, but not everyone has access to creating those ideas. Prevail Prototypeswas founded to help entrepreneurs find a way to bring their ideas to life. With a team of specializedindividuals, we cover many aspects for those eager to move into the world of start-ups.• Industrial Design• Proof of Concept• CAD Design• Prototyping & Fabrication• ManufacturingStartups don’t stop there, we also offer: Kickstarter, venture funding, and production guidance.Maker Courses - offering creative courses to educate the community on design and innovation.From 2D sketching to 3D printing and coding, each course curriculum is customized for yourorganization’s interest. Check out our courses at your local library throughout Santa Clara CountyLibrary District.
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