The Astranis Mafia
13 people came through Astranis and went on to found or lead other companies.
David BeyerInvestorFounded ChartioJohn GedmarkFounder/CEOFounded Astranis Space Technologies Corp.Serik KaldykulovSeed InvestorFounded ElefundRyan McLinkoFounder/CTOFounded Astranis Space Technologies Corp.Hall ChenRF Payload DesignFounded GridwareCameron FlanneryGuidance, Navigation, and Control InternFounded Navier AIJason KaufmannAvionics InternFounded Maritime FusionTobias FischerElectrical Integration EngineerFounded WardstoneZac VallesStructuresFounded FortPayton CaseChief Engineer - Office of the CTOFounded DispatchAndrew MelloTeam Lead - AvionicsFounded DispatchManal HabibGNC Software EngineerFounded MightyFlyDavid BeyerInvestorFounded Chartio
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Astranis mafia?
- The Astranis mafia is the network of 13 people who came through Astranis and went on to found or lead other companies, including Chartio, Astranis Space Technologies Corp., Elefund, Gridware, Navier AI.
- Who is in the Astranis mafia?
- Notable members include David Beyer (Chartio), John Gedmark (Astranis Space Technologies Corp.), Serik Kaldykulov (Elefund), Ryan McLinko (Astranis Space Technologies Corp.), Hall Chen (Gridware), Cameron Flannery (Navier AI), Jason Kaufmann (Maritime Fusion), Tobias Fischer (Wardstone), among 13 tracked members.
- What companies did Astranis alumni found?
- Companies founded by Astranis alumni include Chartio, Astranis Space Technologies Corp., Elefund, Gridware, Navier AI, Maritime Fusion, Wardstone, Fort, Dispatch, MightyFly.













