In the latest news of Cohort 13’s CEO’s, we are thrilled to announce Connor Offutt, CEO of Aetos Imaging!

Aetos Imaging was co-founded by Connor Offutt, driven by his childhood fascination with technology and his knack for entrepreneurship. The company’s goal is to enhance asset visibility, especially in operations and facility management. The vision for Aetos was born when he realized that technology similar to Google’s street view could streamline the process of assessing facilities by providing quick visual data on their layout and equipment.

They achieve this by employing 3D scanning technology to create precise digital replicas of facilities, referred to as “digital twins.” These digital twins enable tailored training and operational processes specific to each site, reducing the need for physical site visits during inspections. 

“Aetos operates on the belief that reality is the best source of truth. We use drone 360 point cloud data to reconstruct entire facilities on the cloud. This empowers enterprises with operational tools to manage maintenance, asset information, access live IoT data, and train technicians and operators with site-specific information. This visual experience is accessible from any device connected to the cloud.” Aetos’ vision is to complement the existing computerized maintenance management systems commonly used in facility management.

Chick-fil-A is putting Aetos to work to help them streamline the restaurant’s already legendary operational effectiveness. Their collaboration optimizes facility audits by documenting various aspects of their spaces, from parking arrangements and lighting fixtures. Beyond food services, Aetos is working with companies in oil and gas, heavy manufacturing, and commercial real estate. 

Offutt, who grew up in Kyrgyzstan, was drawn to the entrepreneurial culture in the U.S. His expertise in green building consulting sparked the inception of Aetos. In 2015, he founded Titan Tennis Academy with the mission to impart discipline, character, and the rewards of hard work to young players. Presently, he leads a highly skilled team at Aetos Imaging, comprised of developers, technologists, and metaverse-enabling reality capture professionals. Away from the business, Connor is an avid tennis player, disc golf fanatic, local event specialist, and inspiration to his boys.