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The Planet Labs Mafia
8 people came through Planet Labs and went on to found or lead other companies.
Steve JurvetsonDirectorFounded Future Ventures +1Ryan JohnsonPresident EUFounded Verge +1Ray RothrockinvestorFounded RedSealCory KiddConsultantFounded Catalia HealthChris C. KempAdvisorFounded AstraRyan McLinkoSpacecraft Engineer, Lead for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering TeamsFounded AstranisDerik PridmoreAdvisorFounded OsaroRupesh GandupalliDirector, Supply Chain, Logistics Operations & NPI systemsFounded Xdlinx
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Planet Labs mafia?
- The Planet Labs mafia is the network of 8 people who came through Planet Labs and went on to found or lead other companies, including Future Ventures, Verge, RedSeal, Catalia Health, Astra.
- Who is in the Planet Labs mafia?
- Notable members include Steve Jurvetson (Future Ventures), Ryan Johnson (Verge), Ray Rothrock (RedSeal), Cory Kidd (Catalia Health), Chris C. Kemp (Astra), Ryan McLinko (Astranis), Derik Pridmore (Osaro), Rupesh Gandupalli (Xdlinx).
- What companies did Planet Labs alumni found?
- Companies founded by Planet Labs alumni include Future Ventures, Verge, RedSeal, Catalia Health, Astra, Astranis, Osaro, Xdlinx.