David Kaiserman is Executive Chairman and Founder of Backpack Networks. A seasoned entrepreneur and innovator at the intersection of real estate, technology, and consumer brands, David founded Backpack to transform the way buildings create and capture value. He has held senior executive roles in the real estate and housing sectors, leading initiatives that combined financial, operational, and technological innovation to drive long-term impact. As Executive Chairman, David focuses on strategy, partnerships, and mission alignment, ensuring Backpack’s growth is guided by its vision of connecting the built world to the digital world.

Rob Deutchsman is Vice Chairman of Backpack Networks and a member of its Board of Directors. Rob brings decades of experience as a business leader, investor, and advisor, with a track record of guiding companies through growth, governance, and capital strategy. He has served in senior leadership and board roles across multiple industries, including financial services, technology, and real estate, where he has helped organizations scale while strengthening their long-term strategic foundations. Rob provides oversight and counsel on governance, capital formation, and strategic partnerships. His expertise and perspective are instrumental in supporting the company’s mission to give buildings identity, unlock the value of building data, and drive transformational change across the built environment.

Richard DeZego serves on Backpack Networks’ Board of Directors and is a Senior Partner at Gold Krown Investments. He brings decades of experience in real estate and finance, having most recently served as Global Head of Real Estate for HSBC, where he oversaw more than $150 billion in commercial real estate worldwide. Prior to that, he was Head of Real Estate for North America at HSBC, following his tenure as Head of Real Estate under Edmond Safra at Republic National Bank of New York. Richard began his career in mortgage banking after being honorably discharged from the United States Air Force.

Richard has held numerous leadership and board positions, including Board Member of the Columbus Citizens Foundation, Community Preservation Corporation, and leadership roles with the New York City Mortgage Bankers Association and the New York Real Estate Board Finance Committee. He was also recognized with the President’s Spirit of Service Award from St. John’s University.

He earned two Certificates in Mortgage Finance from New York University, a BS in Finance and Management from Fairfield University, and a Doctorate in Commercial Science from St. John’s University.

Richard Leeds serves on Backpack Networks’ Board of Directors and is Chairman of the Board for Global Industrial, a leading international multichannel merchant offering over one million products across 21 industrial and commercial categories. Richard has been with Global Industrial for more than 35 years, serving as Chairman and CEO from 1995 to 2016 and as President of the Company’s Industrial Products group until 2011. He guided the company from its IPO to becoming a Fortune 1000 industry leader, overseeing significant growth and expansion across North America and Europe.

Richard is actively involved in philanthropy, supporting organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the Special Olympics, and serves on the board of North Shore/LIJ Hospital.

He earned his BS in Finance from NYU’s Stern School of Business.

Armando J. Olivera serves on Backpack Networks’ Board of Directors and is the former President and CEO of Florida Power & Light, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Inc. and one of the largest investor-owned electric utilities in the United States. Under his leadership from 2003 to 2012, FPL expanded its assets by 79% to $31.8 billion, grew revenues by 28% to $10.6 billion, and increased net income by 50% to $1.1 billion. During his tenure, FPL delivered some of the lowest customer bills and highest reliability in the nation, while producing cleaner electricity with a carbon dioxide emission rate better than the industry average. He oversaw a multibillion-dollar investment program that included expanded nuclear capacity, a highly efficient combined-cycle plant, and three new solar fields.

Since retiring from FPL, Armando has served as Senior Advisor and General Partner at Britton Hill Partners and at Ridge-Lane Limited Partners, where he is a partner in the Sustainability Practice. He has held board positions at AGL Resources and Nicor Corporation, and currently serves on the boards of Con Edison, Fluor Corporation, and Lennar.

Armando has been recognized with numerous industry awards, including the Leadership in Power Award from the IEEE Power and Engineering Society and CEO of the Year by the Solar Electric Power Association. He has also served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College, a board member of Enterprise Florida and the Florida Council of 100, and Chairman of the Florida Electric Coordination Council. At Cornell University, he serves as Trustee Emeritus, Presidential Counselor, and advisor to the Atkinson Sustainability Center for a Sustainable Future.

He earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from the University of Miami.

Barry Porter serves on Backpack Networks’ Board of Directors and is Chairman of BBC Investors, a family office investment firm with a diversified portfolio across industries and asset classes. He previously co-founded and served as Managing General Partner of Clarity Partners, a private equity fund focused on media and telecommunications, and was a founder of the global telecommunications company Global Crossing. Previously, Barry served as Senior Managing Director at Bear Stearns, leading the firm's media and gaming practices.

Barry has served on numerous boards, including as Lead Independent Director of Hudson Pacific Properties (NYSE: HPP) until 2022, and currently sits on the boards of private companies including SupplyPike, Surecount Surgical, and Touchcode Technologies.

A dedicated philanthropist, Barry is Co-Chair of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania, serves on the boards of Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice and the Pacific Council on International Policy, and is a member of the leadership council for International Medical Corps. He is also active in YPO, having served as Chapter Chairman of YPO Bel Air and YPO Gold Los Angeles, and remains a member of three YPO chapters and the CEO.

Barry earned his BS in Finance and Political Science from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and his JD-MBA from UC Berkeley.