The Planet Labs Mafia
6 people came through Planet Labs and went on to found or lead other companies.
Steve JurvetsonDirectorFounded Future Ventures +1Chris C. KempAdvisorFounded Astra Space +1Ryan McLinkoSpacecraft Engineer, Lead for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering TeamsFounded Astranis Space Technologies Corp. +1Ryan JohnsonPresident EUFounded VergeRay RothrockinvestorFounded RedSealRupesh 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 6 people who came through Planet Labs and went on to found or lead other companies, including Future Ventures, Astra Space, Astranis Space Technologies Corp., Verge, RedSeal.
- Who is in the Planet Labs mafia?
- Notable members include Steve Jurvetson (Future Ventures), Chris C. Kemp (Astra Space), Ryan McLinko (Astranis Space Technologies Corp.), Ryan Johnson (Verge), Ray Rothrock (RedSeal), Rupesh Gandupalli (Xdlinx).
- What companies did Planet Labs alumni found?
- Companies founded by Planet Labs alumni include Future Ventures, Astra Space, Astranis Space Technologies Corp., Verge, RedSeal, Xdlinx.