Ben has a Bachelor of Science degree in Synoptic Meteorology and a Masters in IT Management from Purdue University. He is a published author, community leader, and serves as the Open Source Community Lead at Kusari. In the past, he has spent time at Red Hat, Docker, and others. As a former storm chaser, Ben brings intimate knowledge of the weather and a keen appreciation of presenting important information in a timely manner.

Matt has spent over nine years at the forefront of the aerospace industry, working with some of the most innovative and respected teams in the world. At SpaceX, he played a key role in building life-critical infrastructure and founded the Site Reliability Team for Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation. Most recently, at Varda Space Industries, Matt continued to apply his expertise in large-scale systems engineering. His extensive experience gives him a deep understanding of the challenges involved in managing critical systems and complex organizations.

Clark is the Principal and Founder at 20x20 Solutions, as well as a Co-Founder of CauseLine Labs, and serves a portfolio of companies as an executive and logistics advisor. A veteran of SpaceX, SmartThings, RedBrick Health, and ABILITY Network, Clark brings a deep experience in and around startups, understanding operations as both an employee and as a founder.