Who We Are
Derq is a team of innovators and believers—driven by our mission to eliminate road fatalities through AI-powered intelligent transportation systems. As an MIT spinoff, our academic roots in research drive our passion to advance smart cities, improve road safety, and solve transportation challenges. Founded in 2016, our team holds four PhDs and hails from MIT, Georgia Tech, IIT, and McGill and has work experience leading technology firms and agencies including Ford, Siemens, and Nasa, and governments in the U.S., Canada, and the GCC.
Our Mission
Our mission is to eliminate road fatalities and power the future of safer, smarter transportation. 1.2 million lives are lost each year to road traffic crashes. Through advanced AI and connected technology, we help agencies to better understand road user behavior, prevent collisions before they happen, and build sustainable transportation systems that protect communities for generations.
Meet Our Founding Team
Dr. Georges Aoude
Co-founder and
CEO
Karl Jeanbart
Co-founder and
COO
Amer Abufadel
Co-founder and
former CTO
Join Us
Want to help shape the future of mobility? Join us in making roads safer and smarter. Explore our open roles and apply today.
Board of Advisors
We are advised by government and industry leaders and experts in smart cities, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence.
Amer Abufadel
Co-founder and former CTO
Derq
Mark Joseph
Former CEO, Vice Chair
Transdev North America
H.E. Dr. Aisha Bin Bishr
Former Director General
Smart Dubai Office
Dr. Hamed Benouar
Former Chief Traffic Engineer
California DOT
Dr. Zahi Karam
VP of Data Science
Bluecore
Eric Raamot
Former CTO of Econolite
Former Senior Strategist at US DOT
Our Team at Work