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Godard, PhD

Founder

Founder at Verge

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

FoundedVerge

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20 people in our graph share verified history with Godard, — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Wilson ActonunlockedGodard,: together at Whipcord (2018–2021)
Godard,: together at Whipcord
×10Godard,: together at Toronto Metropolitan University

About

Godard, PhD, is the CEO and co-founder of Verge Agriculture, where the focus is on geospatial technologies supporting the transition to autonomous farming. Prior work included building and leading teams that launched and managed large constellations of earth observation satellites, with applications spanning agriculture, environmental monitoring, and defense across millions of acres.

Founder at Verge

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Verge's investors · 4

ArtesianSydney · $20M checksCapria VenturesBengaluru · $300K – $1M checksFall Line CapitalSan Francisco · since 2022Yamaha Motor VenturesPalo Alto · $1M – $3M checks · since 2022

Co-founders at Verge

RJRyan Johnson
Ryan JohnsonFounder

Experience

  1. Verge AgricultureChief Executive Officercurrent2024 — presentCalgary, Alberta, Canada
  2. Verge AgricultureChief Operating Officer2019 — 2024Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  3. WhipcordCOO and GM2017 — 2021Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
  4. PlanetDirector PMO2015 — 2017Berlin Metropolitan Area
  5. BlackBridge, a Planet Labs CompanyVP - Project Management Office2013 — 2015Berlin Metropolitan Area
  6. BlackBridge, a Planet Labs CompanySpace Segment Lead2011 — 2013Berlin Metropolitan Area
  7. Toronto Metropolitan UniversityPostdoctoral Fellowship - Space Systems Dynamics and Control Lab2010 — 2011Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  8. Toronto Metropolitan UniversityDoctoral Fellowship - Space Systems Dynamics and Control Lab2006 — 2010Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  9. Toronto Metropolitan UniversityResearch Scientist - Space Avionics and Instrumentation Lab (SAIL)2004 — 2006Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  10. Toronto Metropolitan UniversityUndergraduate Thesis - Boeing Toronto2003 — 2004Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Skills & more

Space Systems25Spacecraft Operations4Reliability Engineering2Spacecraft37Aerospace Engineering35Orbital Mechanics4Wireless Sensor Networks1Aerospace11Systems Engineering40Control Systems Design4Control Theory1Engineering11
+12 moreImage ProcessingSystem DesignSimulationsSignal ProcessingPropulsionSystems DesignManagementSpacecraft Constellation ManagementMatlabLaTeXSatelliteSimulink

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Godard, PhD?
Godard, PhD, is the CEO and co-founder of Verge Agriculture, where the focus is on geospatial technologies supporting the transition to autonomous farming. Prior work included building and leading teams that launched and managed large constellations of earth observation satellites, with applications spanning agriculture, environmental monitoring, and defense across millions of acres.
Where does Godard, PhD work?
Godard, PhD is Founder of Verge.
What companies did Godard, PhD found?
Godard, PhD founded Verge.
Where did Godard, PhD go to school?
Godard, PhD studied at Toronto Metropolitan University (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Aerospace Engineering); Toronto Metropolitan University (Master of Science (MS), Aerospace Engineering); Toronto Metropolitan University (Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Aerospace Engineering).

Founder mafias

Whipcord mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Wilson ActonCo-Founder and EVP, Corporate Affairs & General CounselFounded VergeRyan JohnsonBoardFounded Verge

Same school

Also attended Toronto Metropolitan University20

Abdullah SnobarCEO at DMZ VenturesTeija BeanHead of Product Design, Studio at Forum VenturesAlejandro PeredaAssociate at Forum VenturesCassandra DrakeFractional Expert, Digital Marketing at DMZShane FlynnSenior Director, Ecosystem Development at DMZAlicia PereiraVice President Marketing & Communications at Ontario Centre of Innovation

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Shared employers

Also worked at Verge Agriculture6

Wilson ActonManaging Partner at Tall Grass VenturesRyan JohnsonProduct, Engineering Mgmt Advisor at Vocap PartnersAriadne CaballeroInvestor at Capria VenturesLibby SpaldingInvestor at Fall Line CapitalEric O'BrienInvestor at Fall Line CapitalOgochukwu Francis OsifoFounder at 54Gene

Also worked at Whipcord2

Wilson ActonManaging Partner at Tall Grass VenturesRyan JohnsonProduct, Engineering Mgmt Advisor at Vocap Partners

Also worked at Planet28

Steve JurvetsonCo-founder of Future VenturesShahin FarshchiPartner at Lux CapitalDavid OppenheimerPartner, CFO at Verissimo VenturesCara Brennan AllamanoAdvisor, People Tech & HR at Verissimo VenturesMark CuptaManaging Director at Prelude VenturesAndrew DearingGeneral Partner at Cultivation Capital

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Also worked at Toronto Metropolitan University10

Abdullah SnobarCEO at DMZ VenturesBalaji GopalanFounder Network - Product and Customer Strategy at DMZImane KhozamProject Lead at Rogers Cybersecure CatalystConnie TangDirector, Public Sector and Small Business at Rogers Cybersecure CatalystChris VisserLead, Operations at Rogers Cybersecure CatalystHarry DeardenClient Liaison/Business Analyst at Roseview Global Incubator

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