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Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

Founded in 2020, Venus Aerospace is a startup aerospace company focused on engineering the future of hypersonic flight. We are making one-hour global transport possible to connect the world and make it safer.We are an expert team of PhD’s, rocket scientists, and engineers taking on the biggest challenges in aerospace at Mach 9 speed. We also take pride in being moms and dads, military veterans, and BBQ enthusiasts who make it #HomeForDinner.

New York, Ny, Us

Disrupt the status quowith every check.With only 3% of venture funding going to women and minority founders and over half of US deals localized to the West Coast and Mid-Atlantic, brilliant founders who do not fit the mold are left overlooked and underfunded.Leaving no stone unturned, we seek out startups from core and non-core tech markets to find and fund the best of the best.

Manchester, Nh, Us

The AV Venture Scout Program is an extensive network of independent angels, entrepreneurs, and connectors. Venture Scouts share attractive investment opportunities with AV.

Our Mission:Is “Connecting Humanity and Space” by leading the creation of the next generation of reusable, reliable and ecological space launch vehicles. Our system architecture enables rapid launch capabilities for payloads of 1500kg to low-earth orbit and beyond.

Washington, Dc, Us

Provide Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) services for government grants. Services include but not limited to: product market fit, scaling recommendations, leadership challenges, government proposal writing, and market assessments (size and complexity). FedTech is a venture firm at the intersection of entrepreneurship, breakthrough technologies, and mission-driven organizations. They are dedicated to providing entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and government game-changers a viable path to transition breakthrough technologies to real-world impact. Through their startup studios, accelerators, internal innovation and corporate venture programs, FedTech works with individuals, companies, and government agencies to stay at the bleeding edge of innovation.

Boston, Ma, Us

Blue Ivy Ventures is a private venture fund for Yale University alumni and friends of the community to access high-quality, diversified venture portfolios in early to growth-stage companies, many with a Yale alumni connection. Our investors own a portfolio of ~20-30 venture investments diversified by stage, sector, and geography. The fund co-invests alongside other established venture firms. Blue Ivy Ventures is part of the Alumni Ventures family of venture funds. Alumni Ventures is consistently recognized as one of the most active venture firms in the US, according to PitchBook. The firm employs over 50 full-time venture investors, has raised more than $800M, holds a rapidly growing portfolio of over 800 venture-backed companies, and counts 600,000+ community members and subscribers across all of its funds.

Washington, Dc, Us

Navy's largest type wing with 11 squadrons flying more than 140 aircraft composed of over 4,000 military and civilian personnel. Hacking 4 Defense - Problem Sponsor: Presented and supported an academic problem solving course, titled “Hacking 4 Defense” at Georgetown University and Texas A&M. The students ranged from Undergraduates, Graduate students and PhD candidates. Problem #1- Enhance the people management burden during a two aircraft carriers (~6000 personnel) swap.Problem #2 - Streamline the deployment cycle and maintenance personnel reorganization for expeditionary helicopter squadrons.

Washington, Dc, Us

Chief of Operations - Prioritized and managed the daily and future operations for a crew of 2,700+ personnel aboard a nuclear aircraft carrier. Led three sub-departments of 141 personnel from three disparate enlisted ratings in Air Operations, Strike Operations and the Combat Direction Center. - Maintained and trained crew to operate Ship Self-Defense System which fuses passive and active sensors, weapon systems and countermeasures to help protect the aircraft carrier.Complex Enterprise Program Management - Project Champion for the four year and $5.2B midlife Refueling & Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipyard with a focus on habitability and hotel-like services (lighting, electrical, ventilation, decking and quality of life initiatives) for 2,396 rehabilitated spaces. Provided guidance and direction for military, government contractors, civilian contractors and sub-contractors to meet project milestones, meeting all production completion timelines. The RCOH occurs for the aircraft carrier when it reaches 25 years of service. Upon completion, the aircraft carrier will return to service for an additional 25 years of life. ***PMP certified******IMPACT***- Developed mental health initiatives with experts in the field to address two DoD & congressional mandated investigations.- Consolidated and organized aircraft carrier requirements of hardware and software upgrades for future funding (5 years out), including sensors, radars, weapon systems, and quality of life initiatives.- Implemented procedures for first east-coast aircraft carrier incorporation of two new aircraft for the Air Wing of the Future, requiring complex classification of spaces and relocation recommendations for personnel.

Washington, Dc, Us

Provided instruction and evaluation for squadron personnel in pre-deployment and training syllabus progression for 4 different helicopters: MH-60S, MH-53E and the MQ-8B & C (Vertical Takeoff Unmanned Air Vehicle).Organizer of quarterly large-force "SAVAGE ICE" exercises, providing training opportunities for weapon employment and integration across east-coast helicopter squadrons and other services (Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard). These events were multi-day, highly integrated across cross-functional assets.Executed operational test and evaluation of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for improvement of helicopter employment of new sensors and weapons systems. Leader, mentor, and trainer for 65 incredible multi-disciplinary instructors which have daily influence of over 2,500 aircrew, maintainers and support personnel.

Washington, Dc, Us

Requalification in the MH60S helicopter, required for all aircrew who have not flown in over a year. Attended schools for aviation safety, executive-level legal services and leadership best practices.

Washington, Dc, Us

J-33 Deputy Director for Nuclear, Homeland Defense and Current Operations - (Deputy Branch Chief and Action Officer)- Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) subject matter expert for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of Defense. Briefed Congressional members and senior civilian and military leaders within the Department of Defense and the National Security Council. J-32 Deputy Director for ISR Operations- Executive Officer/Executive Assistant for the Two- Star Admiral (RADM) in charge of global ISR strategic allocation for the Department of Defense and Other Government Agencies (OGAs) airborne and sub-surface sensitive manned and unmanned ISR platforms.

Washington, Dc, Us

- Operations Department Head- Detachment Officer in Charge for CENTRAL Command's Crisis Response Element (CRE) - Navy Element Commander for Joint Special Operation Air Component - Central (JSOAC-C)- Tactics Department Head- Training Department Head- Safety Department Head

Washington, Dc, Us

-Flight Hour Program Manager - Expended a Commander Naval Air Forces 7B Operational Training and Readiness (OPTAR) budget of $117M for eight operational squadrons, resulting in the safe execution of 44,696 flight hours, including 11,020 hours in support of overseas contingency operations. -Helicopter Operations Officer - Coordinated scheduling, training and operational employment of 19 MH-60R/S helicopters spanning six detachments geographically disaggregated during Operation NEW DAWN and ENDURING FREEDOM. -Helicopter subject matter expert and Weapons and Tactics Instructor for Carrier Air Wing Commander. -Personnel Recovery and Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) survival radio subject manner expert; lead trainer for 273 squadron personnel in the full functionality of the CSEL radio in preparation for extensive combat operations.

Washington, Dc, Us

- Naval Air Training Operations and Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Program Manager for 18 H-60F/H helicopter squadrons- Commander Naval Air Forces, NATOPS Evaluator- Crew Resource Management Program Manager for 18 H-60F/H helicopter squadrons- Tactics Officer- Night Vision Device Program Manager for 18 H-60F/H squadrons- Fleet Replacement Squadron Curriculum Revision and Maintenance Officer- Selected by senior leadership and peers as the squadron's 2009 Instructor Pilot of the Year

Washington, Dc, Us

Completed flight school. While at first operational command, worked in the Operations, Administration, and Safety departments in different capacities from Divsion Officer to acting Department Head. Received all available mission and tactical qualifications for the SH-60F and HH-60H aircraft.

Washington, Dc, Us

Pallas Advisors is a strategic advisory firm specializing in navigating complex national and internationalsecurity dynamics. We work alongside our clients to identify and understand the issues that are important to them, provide tailored strategies and solutions, and implement a plan of action to achieve client success.Pallas Ventures partners with innovative companies developing break-through dual-use technology with compelling national security applications. Portfolio companies included Morpheus Space, Rebellion, Second Front Systems, CalypsoAI, Interos, Hermeus, and Zeno Power.​

El Segundo, Ca, Us

Provide mentorship and defense advisory services for aerospace startups.Starburst is the world's first and only global aerospace accelerator, offering a variety of programs for entrepreneurs at different stages of growth. A resource for incredible aerospace founders changing the way we fly and connect!

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Executive Certificate: Business, Business Administration And Management

Master Of Science - Ms, International Business And Global Leadership, Graduate Certificate In Project Management

Graduate Certificate, Venture Capital Finance, Vc University

Graduate Certificate, Black Belt, Lean And Six Sigma

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Oceanography

Defense Ventures Fellowship, Matched With Pallas Advisors (Ventures)

Business Foundations Graduate Certificate