Embracing a New Era
The world is rapidly evolving, and with the right approach, developing advanced technology has become more accessible than ever. At our core, we embody this approach, eschewing the traditional tech industry’s reliance on heavy investment in staff, perks, and real estate. Instead, we harness the power of AI and strategic outsourcing, operating with precision and agility. We’re embracing this new era like kids in a candy store, committed to producing the world’s most affordable Uncrewed Surface Vehicles with a compact, yet potent team. Click on the names below to learn more.
Vivian Lau
President
Vivian Lau
President
Vivian Lau is the Co-Founder and President of Sailbotix, bringing expertise in artificial intelligence, business strategy, and operational leadership. After beginning her career in hospitality and independently travelling to 53 countries, she transitioned into technology, rising within three years to become a senior consultant advising multibillion-dollar companies on digital transformation.
Most recently, she developed an AI operating model for a cybersecurity company.
A lifelong ocean enthusiast, Vivian is an avid swimmer, surfer, and scuba diver. Her participation in a marine conservation program in Indonesia deepened her commitment to protecting marine ecosystems and inspired her transition into ocean technology. At Sailbotix, she leads business development, operations, strategic partnerships, and commercialization, combining her expertise in AI and business transformation with a passion for making ocean intelligence more accessible and advancing marine conservation.
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
- Email:ali@sailbotix.com
Colin Angus
CEO
Colin Angus
CEO
Colin Angus is a National Geographic explorer and the first person to circle the world exclusively by human power. He is a leading adventurer, filmmaker, bestselling author, and named by Outside magazine as one of the “World’s Top 25 Bold Visionaries.” Angus is the author of four books, and his writing has appeared in The Globe and Mail, Explore, enRoute, and Reader’s Digest, among others. Angus has coproduced four documentaries, which went on to collectively win more than ten awards at international film festivals and were aired on CTV and National Geographic Television.
His experiences exploring have taught him the values of perseverance, creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. It is these philosophies he applies to his more recent entrepreneurial pursuits. He is cofounder of Angus Rowboats and Open Ocean Robotics, Canada’s largest USV company. He has filed three patents, one granted and two pending. His latest foray, Sailbotix, is an opportunity to continue his passion of pushing boundaries, and achieving what has never been done before.
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
James Webb
Director of Operations
James Webb
Director of Operations
James Webb, Cofounder of FlagShop.com, serves as president of the Victoria Maritime Museum and was a founding director of the Victoria Tall Ships Society. For 20 years he served for the Canadian Navy, working most recently as a Senior Protocol Officer. He has been an instructor with the Sea Cadet Program since 1983. With a passion for all thing nautical, Jamie owns five boats and when not working for community or business, he can be found launching his potato canon at unsuspecting boaters from his cabin on Ruxton Island.
- Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589

