Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton is the Co-founder and CEO of Zipline, a drone delivery company he co-founded in 2014. Under his leadership, Zipline has become a leading autonomous logistics company, delivering critical medical supplies and other goods in six countries across Africa, Asia, and North America. The company has completed over 850,000 commercial deliveries and expanded partnerships with major organizations like Walmart and Pfizer. Keller Rinaudo Cliffton co-founded Zipline in 2014, aiming to build the world's first national-scale drone delivery system. Under his leadership, Zipline began operations in Rwanda in 2016, delivering blood and vaccines to rural clinics. The company has since expanded to six countries across Africa, Asia, and North America, completing over 850,000 commercial deliveries. Zipline, under Rinaudo's guidance, has partnered with major organizations like Walmart and Pfizer, and launched Platform 2 for urban drone delivery. In 2021, Zipline was awarded the US Secretary of State's Corporate Excellence award. His vision continues to drive Zipline's mission of providing instant access to vital supplies globally.
Career Milestones
- Co-founded Zipline in 2014 to build the world's first national-scale drone delivery system.
- Launched operations in Rwanda in 2016, delivering blood and vaccines to rural clinics.
- Expanded Zipline to six countries across Africa, Asia, and North America with over 850,000 commercial deliveries.
- Partnered with major organizations like Walmart and Pfizer, and launched Platform 2 for urban drone delivery.
- Received the US Secretary of State's Corporate Excellence award in 2021.
About Zipline
Zipline, founded in 2014, is a logistics company that designs, manufactures, and operates delivery drones. They help businesses, governments, and consumers, particularly in healthcare, food, and retail, by providing instant access to vital supplies and products. Core features include autonomous electric drones (Zips) and two delivery platforms: Platform 1 for long-range and Platform 2 for precise home delivery. Benefits include saving lives, reducing emissions, and increasing economic opportunity.