The Astranis Mafia
10 people came through Astranis and went on to found or lead other companies.
David BeyerInvestorFounded ChartioSerik KaldykulovSeed InvestorFounded ElefundHall ChenRF Payload DesignFounded GridwareCameron FlanneryGuidance, Navigation, and Control InternFounded Navier AIJason KaufmannAvionics InternFounded Maritime FusionTobias FischerSpacecraft EngineerFounded WardstoneZac VallesStructuresFounded FortPayton CaseSpacecraft & Thermal EngineerFounded DispatchAndrew MelloTeam Lead - AvionicsFounded DispatchManal HabibGNC Software EngineerFounded MightyFly
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Astranis mafia?
- The Astranis mafia is the network of 10 people who came through Astranis and went on to found or lead other companies, including Chartio, Elefund, Gridware, Navier AI, Maritime Fusion.
- Who is in the Astranis mafia?
- Notable members include David Beyer (Chartio), Serik Kaldykulov (Elefund), Hall Chen (Gridware), Cameron Flannery (Navier AI), Jason Kaufmann (Maritime Fusion), Tobias Fischer (Wardstone), Zac Valles (Fort), Payton Case (Dispatch), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did Astranis alumni found?
- Companies founded by Astranis alumni include Chartio, Elefund, Gridware, Navier AI, Maritime Fusion, Wardstone, Fort, Dispatch, MightyFly.










