WHO WE ARE
Anumá Aerospace is a team made up of seasoned executives, engineers and operators who are dedicated to providing cost effective and reliable transport for industries in dire need of innovation.
COFOUNDER AND CEO
Diana Little
Diana is a computer scientist with over thirty years of experience walking into new business domains, rapidly assessing needs and requirements, then designing and delivering elegant solutions to complex problems.
She’s a systems thinker with the ability to see and communicate the holistic big picture and architect systems that successfully address both near and long-term needs.
She’s worked with myriad industries, including enterprise applications, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, logistics and supply chain.
WHO WE ARE
Anumá Aerospace is a team made up of seasoned executives, engineers and operators who are dedicated to providing cost effective and reliable transport for industries in dire need of innovation.
COFOUNDER AND CEO
Diana Little
Diana is a computer scientist with over thirty years of experience walking into new business domains, rapidly assessing needs and requirements, then designing and delivering elegant solutions to complex problems.
She’s a systems thinker with the ability to see and communicate the holistic big picture and architect systems that successfully address both near and long-term needs.
She’s worked with myriad industries, including enterprise applications, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, logistics and supply chain.
COFOUNDER AND CTO
Jamie Little
Jamie is an engineer and inventor. They’ve held key positions at numerous startups participating in the product development of mobile development platforms, software solutions, medical devices, and industrial equipment, most recently with SeaChange Technologies.
Jamie is deeply committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility, with a degree in Environmental Science and Anthropology, a certificate in Solar Photovoltaic System Design, and a PMP certification.
Jamie also has a lifelong passion for engines, aviation, and space technologies.
ADVISOR AND COS
Dave Craft
Dave has more than 20 years of experience leading teams at some of the world’s largest technology companies.
His previous roles include cofounder and CEO of his own successful startup and Director of R&D at IBM.
Over his career Dave has been part of and managed several corporate acquisitions and technology transfers.
He also served as a Senior Technology Executive at Wells Fargo.
ADVISOR
Suzanne Miglucci
Suzanne has a +20-year track record of leadership successes across publicly traded and privately held technology, retail and ecommerce companies, as a CEO, board director, and digital transformation expert.
Her professional background is strongly rooted in bringing new technologies to market, driving product development, re-branding organizations and transforming business models to realize greatest revenue potential and shareholder value.
She currently serves as board director for the technology firm, Terra Dotta, as Chair of OnBoardNC, a North Carolina-based organization focused on shrinking the boardroom gender gap, and as board director for NACD’s Research Triangle Chapter.
COFOUNDER AND CTO
Jamie Little
Jamie is an engineer and inventor. They’ve held key positions at numerous startups participating in the product development of mobile development platforms, software solutions, medical devices, and industrial equipment, most recently with SeaChange Technologies.
Jamie is deeply committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility, with a degree in Environmental Science and Anthropology, a certificate in Solar Photovoltaic System Design, and a PMP certification.
Jamie also has a lifelong passion for engines, aviation, and space technologies.
ADVISOR AND COS
Dave Craft
Dave has more than 20 years of experience leading teams at some of the world’s largest technology companies.
His previous roles include cofounder and CEO of his own successful startup and Director of R&D at IBM.
Over his career Dave has been part of and managed several corporate acquisitions and technology transfers.
He also served as a Senior Technology Executive at Wells Fargo.
ADVISOR
Chris Spagnoletti
Chris is a technically savvy executive with more than 25 years of experience in developing complex aerospace systems.
He has a track record of increasing IP & shareholder value by translating innovation into reproducible business assets. His previous roles include CEO and VP of Engineering and Sales.
He was President of U.S. Cargo Systems, where the business focused on the design, development and manufacturing of cargo handling and aerial delivery systems for commercial and military aircraft.
ADVISOR
J.D. Word
J.D. is a Director within the Tactical Strike Portfolio at Raytheon. His job title is Director, Growth Value Stream and Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Tactical Strike | SDB II, MALD, JSM.
J.D. has direct profit and loss responsibilities across 3 Programs, Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II), Miniature Air Launched Decoy (MALD), and the Norwegian Partnership for Joint Strike Missile (JSM).
J.D. is responsible for growing and managing Raytheon weapons sales to coalition forces, develops and promotes new weapons concepts, and manages the capture planning for all new Tactical Strike weapons.
J.D. also serves in the United States Navy Reserve as an aviation maintenance officer. J.D. serves as a Lieutenant Commander with over 23 years total active and reserve service.
ADVISOR
Patrick Laney
Patrick started his career serving 11 years in the U.S. Navy as a pilot on the F/A-18C Hornet, achieving a tally of over 300 carrier landings, two Air Medals, and attendance at TOPGUN.
Post-service, Patrick earned an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and co-founded CDL Systems USA – a software business specializing in drone control software.
Proving to be a significant success, CDL was acquired by the world’s largest defense company – Lockheed Martin. He currently serves as COO for Grubbrr – a fintech startup revolutionizing front-of-house ordering in the restaurant industry.
ADVISOR
Suzanne Miglucci
Suzanne has a +20-year track record of leadership successes across publicly traded and privately held technology, retail and ecommerce companies, as a CEO, board director, and digital transformation expert.
Her professional background is strongly rooted in bringing new technologies to market, driving product development, re-branding organizations and transforming business models to realize greatest revenue potential and shareholder value.
She currently serves as board director for the technology firm, Terra Dotta, as Chair of OnBoardNC, a North Carolina-based organization focused on shrinking the boardroom gender gap, and as board director for NACD’s Research Triangle Chapter.
ADVISOR
Chris Spagnoletti
Chris is a technically savvy executive with more than 25 years of experience in developing complex aerospace systems.
He has a track record of increasing IP & shareholder value by translating innovation into reproducible business assets.
His previous roles include CEO and VP of Engineering and Sales.
He was President of U.S. Cargo Systems, where the business focused on the design, development and manufacturing of cargo handling and aerial delivery systems for commercial and military aircraft.
ADVISOR
J.D. Word
J.D. is a Director within the Tactical Strike Portfolio at Raytheon. His job title is Director, Growth Value Stream and Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Tactical Strike | SDB II, MALD, JSM.
J.D. has direct profit and loss responsibilities across 3 Programs, Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II), Miniature Air Launched Decoy (MALD), and the Norwegian Partnership for Joint Strike Missile (JSM).
J.D. is responsible for growing and managing Raytheon weapons sales to coalition forces, develops and promotes new weapons concepts, and manages the capture planning for all new Tactical Strike weapons.
J.D. also serves in the United States Navy Reserve as an aviation maintenance officer. J.D. serves as a Lieutenant Commander with over 23 years total active and reserve service.
ADVISOR
Patrick Laney
Patrick started his career serving 11 years in the U.S. Navy as a pilot on the F/A-18C Hornet, achieving a tally of over 300 carrier landings, two Air Medals, and attendance at TOPGUN.
Post-service, Patrick earned an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and co-founded CDL Systems USA – a software business specializing in drone control software. Proving to be a significant success, CDL was acquired by the world’s largest defense company – Lockheed Martin.
He currently serves as COO for Grubbrr – a fintech startup revolutionizing front-of-house ordering in the restaurant industry.
About us
Learn more about Anuma.
OUR VISION
Anumá Aerospace is eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from long-haul, heavy-lift transportation, one of the most difficult decarbonization sectors.
OUR MISSION
On the R&D runway to build the world’s first partial-vacuum-lift (PVL) cargo aircraft, we are addressing a number of markets, including weather, intelligence/surveillance/
CULTURE
Everyone at Anumá Aerospace is invested in the company, and is encouraged to work with these qualities in mind:
- EXECUTE – Do your job
- IMPROVE – Make us/yourself better
- INNOVATE – Bring your enthusiasm, curiosity, and creativity to work
- COLLABORATE – Prioritize team over individual tasks. Offer help, ask for help, communicate.
- IMPACT – Advance the mission, follow the vision
- CONNECT – Have fun!
We are deeply committed to providing a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment where our employees will be excited to work on solving our world’s biggest problems. No matter where we operate our factories in the world, we will offer a better-than-living wage for all our employees, along with generous benefits and ownership.
CULTURE
Everyone at Anumá Aerospace is invested in the company, and is encouraged to work with these qualities in mind:
- EXECUTE – Do your job
- IMPROVE – Make us/yourself better
- INNOVATE – Bring your enthusiasm, curiosity, and creativity to work
- COLLABORATE – Prioritize team over individual tasks. Offer help, ask for help, communicate.
- IMPACT – Advance the mission, follow the vision
- CONNECT – Have fun!
We are deeply committed to providing a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment where our employees will be excited to work on solving our world’s biggest problems. No matter where we operate our factories in the world, we will offer a better-than-living wage for all our employees, along with generous benefits and ownership.
OUR TEAM
Diana Little
CEO
Diana is a computer scientist with over thirty years of experience walking into new business domains, rapidly assessing needs and requirements, then designing and delivering elegant solutions to complex problems. She’s a systems thinker with the ability to see and communicate the holistic big picture and architect systems that successfully address both near and long-term needs. She’s worked with myriad industries, including enterprise applications, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, logistics and supply chain.
Jamie Little
COFOUNDER AND CTO
Jamie is an engineer and inventor. She's held key positions at numerous startups participating in the product development of mobile development platforms, software solutions, medical devices, and industrial equipment, most recently with SeaChange Technologies. Jamie is deeply committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility, with a degree in Environmental Science and Anthropology, a certificate in Solar Photovoltaic System Design, and a PMP certification. Jamie also has a lifelong passion for engines, aviation, and space technologies.
Dave Craft
CHIEF OF STAFF
Dave has more than 20 years of experience leading teams at some of the world’s largest technology companies. His previous roles include cofounder and CEO of his own successful startup and Director of R&D at IBM. Over his career Dave has been part of and managed several corporate acquisitions and technology transfers. He also served as a Senior Technology Executive at Wells Fargo.
Suzanne Miglucci
ADVISOR
Suzanne has a +20-year track record of leadership successes across publicly traded and privately held technology, retail and ecommerce companies, as a CEO, board director, and digital transformation expert. Her professional background is strongly rooted in bringing new technologies to market, driving product development, re-branding organizations and transforming business models to realize greatest revenue potential and shareholder value. She currently serves as board director for the technology firm, Terra Dotta, as Chair of OnBoardNC, a North Carolina-based organization focused on shrinking the boardroom gender gap, and as board director for NACD’s Research Triangle Chapter.
Chris Spagnoletti
ADVISOR
Chris is a technically savvy executive with more than 25 years of experience in developing complex aerospace systems. He has a track record of increasing IP & shareholder value by translating innovation into reproducible business assets. His previous roles include CEO and VP of Engineering and Sales. He was President of U.S. Cargo Systems, where the business focused on the design, development and manufacturing of cargo handling and aerial delivery systems for commercial and military aircraft.
J.D. Word
ADVISOR
J.D. is a Director within the Tactical Strike Portfolio at Raytheon. His job title is Director, Growth Value Stream and Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Tactical Strike | SDB II, MALD, JSM. J.D. has direct profit and loss responsibilities across 3 Programs, Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II), Miniature Air Launched Decoy (MALD), and the Norwegian Partnership for Joint Strike Missile (JSM). J.D. is responsible for growing and managing Raytheon weapons sales to coalition forces, develops and promotes new weapons concepts, and manages the capture planning for all new Tactical Strike weapons. J.D. also serves in the United States Navy Reserve as an aviation maintenance officer. J.D. serves as a Lieutenant Commander with over 23 years total active and reserve service.
Patrick Laney
ADVISOR
Patrick started his career serving 11 years in the U.S. Navy as a pilot on the F/A-18C Hornet, achieving a tally of over 300 carrier landings, two Air Medals, and attendance at TOPGUN. Post-service, Patrick earned an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and co-founded CDL Systems USA - a software business specializing in drone control software. Proving to be a significant success, CDL was acquired by the world’s largest defense company - Lockheed Martin. He currently serves as COO for Grubbrr - a fintech startup revolutionizing front-of-house ordering in the restaurant industry.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?
Our patented PVL cell is just the beginning. By 2033, we’ll be a mainstay in
weather and drone aerostats, along with cargo airships worldwide.
