Andreas Raptopoulos has always been drawn to the skies, fueled by a passion for transportation and innovation. Growing up in Athens in an entrepreneurial family, he had a natural curiosity for how things move and work. This led him to study Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics at the University of Patras, where he excelled, graduating at the top of his class. Recognizing his potential, Andreas received a scholarship to pursue a master’s degree, but his drive to invent something new was too strong to ignore.

His journey continued at Imperial College London, where he studied Industrial Design Engineering, and he also attended the prestigious Royal College of Art, blending his technical prowess with creative design thinking. After graduating, Andreas founded FutureAcoustic, a company that developed a patented algorithm and device capable of transforming noise into music in real-time. This breakthrough technology was licensed to major companies like Herman Miller and Sony, cementing Andreas’ reputation as a visionary inventor.

But it was Andreas’ passion for aerospace that truly shaped his next big venture. In 2011, he moved to Silicon Valley and founded Matternet, a pioneering drone delivery company with a mission to revolutionize transportation in hard-to-reach areas. Matternet’s drones are designed to deliver life-saving medical supplies and essential goods to communities in need, overcoming traditional logistical barriers.