Eric DeGolier

Founder and product‑led entrepreneur in sports tech: Eric founded Body Rocket to democratize aerodynamic testing by building an on‑bike direct‑force drag measurement system and analytics platform. He has led R&D, fundraising (crowdfunding and angel rounds), and commercial partnerships while moving the product from prototype to beta and early production. bodyrocket+2

Experienced design and engineering leader with materials and product expertise: Prior to Body Rocket he ran design and product development teams (d3o Lab / D3O), contributing to protective material innovations (e.g., Smart Skin) and managing cross‑disciplinary engineering teams. sportstextiles+1

Athlete background informs product credibility: As a former elite cyclist and tandem pilot at the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games, Eric brings first‑hand racing experience that guided his pursuit of a portable, on‑bike aerodynamic measurement solution and helps secure athlete validation and partnerships. paralympic+1

Early career rooted in cycling product development: His work at Trek, Saris/PowerTap/CycleOps and design consultancies gave him practical experience in cycling hardware and product development, which he later applied to building Body Rocket's mechanical and sensor systems. libsyn+1