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Dear Pranos Community,

After an extensive search for top-tier talent and experiencing delays in our product release related to embedded system and firmware development, I am thrilled to announce that we’ve reached an agreement to onboard Navu Singh as our new Chief Technology Officer. His expertise and leadership are set to revolutionize Pranos and drive us into an exciting new phase.

Navu's six-year tenure as a Senior Firmware Engineer at Tesla stands as a testament to his exceptional embedded engineering prowess. Leading the charge, he managed the QA Team for firmware releases, ensuring end-to-end integration and system security. Managed manufacturing and provisioning efforts in Asia and was also involved in directing the work of junior engineers and interns.

Navu was a System Engineer at Boeing Corp, and had a pivotal role in launching the first version of Misfit's smart watch, which led to its eventual acquisition by Fossil Group. He is also a NASA Robotics Alumni Association Member.

Our prior CTO will remain as cofounder and advisor to the company.

With Navu's leadership, Pranos is well-positioned to launch the commercial product we've been diligently working on, marking a significant breakthrough in the market.

Happy Holidays,

David Astoria

CEO, Pranos

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