Team

Jed is a software engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is renowned for founding Vast, Stellar, the Astera Institute, Ripple, and the eDonkey Network.

Max is an aerospace, consumer electronics, and internet entrepreneur. Founded, scaled, and successfully sold four companies including Launcher (acquired by Vast), Mevo (acquired by Logitech), and Livestream (acquired by IAC/Vimeo).

Nearly 20 years in the legal and technology sectors, notably being SpaceX's first legal counsel based on-site at its California headquarters. Formerly General Counsel and early team member at other successful space companies.

Proven track record of building and leading transformative R&D and Engineering teams across various tech fields, including space vehicles, quantum computing, imaging systems, and scientific instruments. Most recently the Vice President of Avionics at SpaceX.

Over 20 years of experience designing, building, and operating critical infrastructure and systems for aerospace and other industries. He has been a security, infrastructure, and systems leader at SpaceX, Virgin Orbit, Reliable Robotics, and others.

An Emmy-winning design leader who pioneered visual strategies for SpaceX’s human spaceflight for NASA’s Commercial Crew program. She also led innovative design for Google, Apple, and Starlink.

An engineer with a decade of experience in the aviation industry, she has held significant roles at industry leaders like Airbus. Proficient in driving strategic initiatives, she leverages her multicultural background and leadership skills to contribute to organizational success.

Over 15 years of experience leading People & Talent teams in high-growth aerospace and tech startups including Relativity Space, Onica, and a popular dating app. Strategy and management consulting experience with Deloitte, Samsung, and Luminary Labs.

Over two decades of spaceflight experience in sales, design, production, launch, and operations at startups, primes, and U.S. Government positions spanning the entire space architecture, including national security programs, lunar missions, and commercial space stations.

Accomplished engineering leader with over 15 years of experience at SpaceX, NASA JPL, Muon Space, and Zipline. Part of the initial SpaceX Starshield team, and supported Falcon 9, Crew Dragon, and Cargo Dragon across various functions including flight power systems, mission operations, and avionics.

Over 20 years of experience transforming and leading Supply Chain Operations teams within aerospace. Scaled operations teams for Blue Origin, Sierra Space, and Orbital ATK.

Led the SpaceX Dragon propulsion components team from concept to first human flights. Developed propulsion components for Falcon 9 that have flown on over 260 missions as of November 2023 and helped develop the initial power and actuator architecture for Starship.

Led the development of world class factories and office spaces including the first high volume production lines at SpaceX supporting the Starlink program, and facilities used by SpaceX's Dragon, Falcon 9, and Starship assembly and test teams.

Over 20 years experience in the space sector, including time in government (NASA), the non-profit sector, at aerospace start-ups, and as a consultant. Previously worked at the White House, leading the development of National Space Policy, and was the first Washington, DC hire at Planet Labs.

Over 40 years of experience in space commercialization, international relations, program and business management, investment, and systems engineering. Led business plan evaluations at NASA, investing $1.6 billion in commercial space enterprises including CLD and COTS.

Previously the Additive Manufacturing Manager at Launcher. Managed one of SpaceX's Raptor Program's Additive Manufacturing Labs, where she designed, developed, and manufactured Raptor engine components for Starship SN1-15.

15 years of experience in business intelligence and marketing. Previously Head of FP&A and Business Intelligence at Launcher, Head of Business Intelligence and Advertising at Mevo, and Head of Business Intelligence at Livestream.

Over 30 years of experience designing and developing propulsion systems for various launch vehicles, and theoretical modeling of operating processes during rocket engine design and development.

Founding team member of Launcher. Developed and built E-1 thrust chamber propulsion components and test stand. Led E-2 propulsion component and engine development and testing at NASA SSC.

Veteran NASA astronaut with 23 years of experience including NASA's acting Chief Astronaut from late 2022-early 2023, Deputy Chief of the Astronaut Office from 2020-2022, and flying 3 times to the ISS in 2018, 2011, and 2009.

Veteran NASA astronaut and space industry expert. Flew two missions to the ISS in 2008 and 2010, was the Director of Space Operations at SpaceX, and is a Professor of Astronautical Engineering at USC.

Previous Vice President of Mission Assurance for SpaceX, contributing significantly to the company's pioneering efforts in space exploration including human spaceflight.

Experienced Regulatory & Government Affairs executive with a strong background in Space Law, Policy Analysis & Advocacy, Legal Compliance, Politics, and International Relations.

Propulsion expert and was VP of Propulsion at SpaceX at the end of his 12 year tenure at the company. Direct contributions to all SpaceX boost engines including Merlin and Raptor, as well as additive manufacturing.

World-renowned industrial designer instrumental in the design of Apple’s iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, as well as environments such as Apple’s stores and HQ, and materials and processes.

Previous Avionics Lead for SpaceX Dragon. Currently at Apple leading the user design and validation of the Apple Vision Pro, and previously at Waymo as the Self-Driving System Architect.

25 years of experience, including roles as Chief Revenue Officer at Voyager Space and Vice President for Global Sales at Blue Origin. Demonstrated knowledge of the Commercial LEO Destinations (CLD) market, sales pioneer for the human suborbital spaceflight at Blue Origin.