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Esina previously served as President and CEO of TCOM, a manufacturer of persistent-surveillance aerostats. She brings two decades of experience leading engineering and growth in defense and industrial technology.

Dave led Serco Inc., a government-services business with approximately 8,000 employees. His aerospace and defense career includes leadership experience at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, Raytheon, and VT Group.

Courtney has advised companies on business development and mergers and acquisitions. Before founding growth[period], she served as Corporate Vice President of Homeland Security at Raytheon.

Kurt served as the 33rd Commander of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, and as Commanding General of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa. He is a West Point graduate.

Daniel brings experience in defense and aerospace supply chains, logistics, and operations. He previously served as Vice President of Operations at MAG Aerospace and spent 23 years as a U.S. Air Force KC-10 pilot.

Bale is a Naval Aviator who commanded HSC-85 and later served as Chief of Staff of NASA. His experience connects aviation operations, public policy, and national space leadership.

Michael previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of B/E Aerospace. His experience spans aerospace manufacturing, operating leadership, and investment.

Basil built North Carolina’s unmanned aircraft systems program and led the state’s participation in the FAA Integration Pilot Program. His work also includes the NASA Aeronautics Research and Technology Roundtable.

Wes grew Apogee Engineering through its 2024 sale. His earlier career includes work at Booz Allen, Lockheed Martin, and General Dynamics on Milstar satellite programs.

Andrei brings two decades of experience in Special Operations, aviation, and intelligence. He is a rated AH-64 and UH-60 pilot with four combat deployments.

Bryce advises frontier-technology founders. His background spans aerospace and defense banking, venture capital, and operating roles in defense technology. He is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate.

Myron was the founder and first president of UPS Flight Forward, which received the first Standard Part 135 air-carrier certificate for drone operations in the United States. He spent 37 years at UPS.

Tom spent 35 years at NASA Ames, concluding his tenure as Deputy Center Director. His work included pioneering unmanned traffic management. He holds a doctorate from Stanford.

Sarah brings 25 years of experience across defense, national security, aerospace, and intelligence. Her career includes roles at the CIA, ITT, Lockheed Martin, and Accenture Federal Services.

Amir has worked across media, entertainment, brands, and technology for three decades. He now advises family offices and sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East and North Africa, with additional advisory work in defense and national security.

Sachin brings more than 15 years of quantitative investment-management experience. He previously led public markets at Drake Capital and held roles at Ziff Brothers Investments and BlackRock. He is a CFA charterholder.

Andrew brings 15 years of experience in sales consulting and digital transformation. His work has supported government organizations and companies including Stripe, Uber, and Peloton.