Janis Putrams

Check it out, we’re talking about Janis Putrams. This guy’s a straight-up tech wizard and a total badass in the renewable energy space. So, he’s from Latvia, right? Grew up with a love for computers, got his CS degree from Latvijas Universitate back in 2000-2004, so he’s been deep in tech for a minute. But what really sets him apart is how he took that knowledge and jumped into the startup world.

He’s been around the block a few times before Aerones. Managed projects at Drive eO, was CEO at Intelligent Systems SIA, and CTO at DELFI Latvia. Dude’s always been about building stuff that actually matters, not just talking shit. And he’s got a long history with his co-founder Dainis Kruze, these two have been teaming up on ventures for ages, so they know how to crush it together.

Then in W18, Janis and Dainis jumped into Y Combinator, one of the top accelerators out there. That’s when they really got the spotlight for Aerones. Basically, Aerones is their baby, robotic tech for wind turbine maintenance. Think about it: fixing giant windmills in the sky without risking lives or wasting time. Janis is the CTO, the guy driving the tech forward, making sure their robots are the real deal, patented solutions that top wind operators are now using. As of 2024, they’re working with 90 of the top 100 global wind companies. That’s no joke.

What’s crazy is how his background shows what kind of guy he is, someone who’s got a vision, who’s not afraid to jump into tough problems, and who’s all about making renewable energy safer and more fast. His process from managing projects to leading a tech revolution in wind maintenance proves he’s all about creating solutions that actually change the game. And he’s still based in Latvia, which just goes to show you don’t need to be in Silicon Valley to crush it.

So yeah, Janis isn’t just some tech guy, he’s a builder, a pioneer, someone who saw a bullshit problem in the energy sector and decided to fix it with robots. That’s what makes him so damn interesting. The dude’s got that mix of technical genius and startup hustle, and he’s making a real impact. No Cap.