importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-01T23:59:59Z

Leadership Transition at Pivotal, Larry Page-Backed Flying Car Company

#evtol #startups #transportation #aviation

Larry Page's eVTOL startup Pivotal announced the departure of its CEO Ken Karklin after four years, with interim leadership transitioning to aviation executive Mike Ross. The company continues developing its Helix personal aircraft and BlackFly emergency response drones, which recently demonstrated real-world utility in North Carolina.

The company told TechCrunch he is "pursuing new endeavors." Karklin will be replaced on an interim basis by Mike Ross, an aviation executive who joined Pivotal's board of directors in November 2025.

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