Himesh Patel is an entrepreneur whose work is defined by recognizing foundational technologies early and committing to the long-term effort required to bring them into the world. His career spans hospitality, real estate, technology, private equity and infrastructure. In the late 1990s, he recognized the importance of Wi-Fi connectivity in hotel rooms years before it became an industry standard, helping drive its adoption across major hospitality groups in the United States. In 2017, he recognized the long-term potential of wireless energy transmission, beginning a journey of sustained conviction that would lead to the creation of AEIR. Throughout his career, Himesh has brought together scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, governments and long-term capital around technologies requiring years of sustained commitment, aligning the people, partnerships and resources needed to move them from possibility to deployment. As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sync and AEIR, he leads their long-term development, bringing together the partnerships, enterprises and technologies required to strengthen the infrastructure upon which civilization depends.