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We are aviation geeks and data nerds solving aviation's hardest problems

Our mission is to enable smoother trips by predicting flight disruptions before they happen

Lumo is an aviation technology company that uses advanced algorithms to assess the risk of flight disruptions before they happen—helping stakeholders predict, avoid, and manage delays. Lumo’s platform empowers the entire travel ecosystem—from airlines and technology partners to travel agencies and passengers—make faster, smarter decisions, even amid uncertainty. By quantifying delay risk and providing early visibility, Lumo helps improve resource planning, optimize operations, and enhance the traveler experience. In an industry where every minute counts, Lumo brings clarity to chaos. Trusted by global aviation leaders, Lumo is redefining how the world anticipates and responds to flight disruptions—one prediction at a time.

Our core value: Zero BS

We keep it simple with transparent pricing models, no long-term lock-in in our contracts, and a collaborative approach to problem solving.

We don't make claims we can't back up with data or other evidence, we don't sell our customers products and features we can't deliver on, and we don't make grandiose claims to our investors. 

The team

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Bala Chandran

Co-founder and CEO

Bala is equal parts aviation geek and data nerd. He'd love to learn to fly a plane some day.

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Hamsa Balakrishnan

Co-founder and Chief Scientist

In addition to her work at Lumo, Hamsa has a day job as a Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT

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Loren Werner

COO and Head of Product

Loren is a former operations consultant and Air Force officer. He used to jump out of planes for fun but now gets his kicks from predicting flight delays.

Funding and investors