Boards & Advising

Where I'm spending my attention.

A small set of boards and advisory engagements across energy, AI, and transportation, plus an advisory practice working with founders and operators on scaling teams, product strategy, and the hard decisions in between.

  1. 2024 — Present

    Board of Directors

    Turntide Technologies

    Gateshead, United Kingdom

    Electric motors, power electronics, and energy storage. Partnered with directors to hire a new CEO and support a focused turnaround strategy.

  2. 2025 — Present

    Board of Advisors

    Plexor.ai

    Advisory

    Advising on AI strategy, technical roadmap and execution, product vision, and user experiences.

  3. 2021 — Present

    Board of Directors

    California Transportation Foundation

    Sacramento, CA · Non-profit

    Chair of the Communication and Outreach committee for three years. Supporting California's transportation community.

  4. 2003 — 2010

    Board of Directors

    Mars Science Consortium

    Bozeman, MT

    Mars education, outreach and STEAM programs. Chaired the Scholarship, Student Involvement, and Educational Programs committees.

Advisory practice

Jaime Waydo Consulting

Clients in AI/ML, space, energy, robotics, and health. Typical work spans operational diligence, product roadmap evaluation, build / buy / partnership decisions, and culture and retention strategy alongside the C-suite and board.

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