Our Team

Meet the innovators behind Lightcom's space-based emergency communication technology

Janardhan Silwal

Co-Founder & CTO

Leading embedded systems and satellite technology development

Background: Expert in aerospace engineering and embedded systems with extensive experience in satellite communications and space technology.

Expertise: Satellite systems, embedded systems, RF communications, aerospace engineering

Prateek Singh

Co-Founder & CEO

Driving business strategy and market development

Background: Successful entrepreneur with deep expertise in emerging technologies and proven track record in building and scaling technology ventures.

Expertise: Business development, strategic partnerships, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship

Noah Astier

Co-Founder & Chief Optical Engineer

Leading optical communication systems and innovation

Background: Specialist in optical and opto-electronics development with extensive research and practical experience in advanced optical communication systems.

Expertise: Optical communications, opto-electronics, laser systems, photonics, innovation development

Our Story

Lightcom was founded with a singular mission: to ensure that emergency responders never lose communication when it matters most. Our journey began when three aerospace and technology experts recognized a critical gap in global emergency communications infrastructure.

During natural disasters and critical emergencies, traditional communication systems often fail precisely when they're needed most. We envisioned a space-based optical communication system that operates independently of ground infrastructure, providing uninterrupted connectivity for emergency response teams worldwide.

Today, we're building that vision into reality—combining cutting-edge optical technology, satellite systems, and emergency response expertise to create a communication network that connects Earth when it matters most.