Jadoo Power Systems , Inc.

Jadoo (a Hindi word meaning "magic") was founded in 2001 by company president and CEO Larry Bawden and VP of Business Development Lee Arikara. In 2003, Jadoo secured its first round of institutional financing. After perfecting its Proton Exchanged Membrane-based fuel cell, Jadoo developed an integrated power system around this technology, and trademarked and patented the key components. Initial efforts concentrated on delivering a product to the professional video camera market. Soon thereafter, Jadoo expanded its system architecture for use in a variety of other markets, including emergency response, law enforcement, and the military. In 2004, the U.S. Department of Transportation approved Jadoo's N-Stor fuel canister for transport via air cargo-the first approval of its ( www.jadoopower.com )