James Barbieri
FounderFounder at WingXpand · Former Principal, Business Development, Boeing Global Services at Boeing HorizonX Ventures
St Louis, Missouri, United States
FoundedWingXpand
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About
James Barbieri is Co-Founder and CEO of WingXpand, a Techstars- and investor-backed aerospace and autonomy company that develops rapidly deployable autonomous systems for defense, public safety, and commercial operators. He began his career in the U.S. Intelligence Community before spending a decade at Boeing in roles spanning engineering leadership, Phantom Works advanced product development, and autonomous systems strategy.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is James Barbieri?
- James Barbieri is Co-Founder and CEO of WingXpand, a Techstars- and investor-backed aerospace and autonomy company that develops rapidly deployable autonomous systems for defense, public safety, and commercial operators. He began his career in the U.S. Intelligence Community before spending a decade at Boeing in roles spanning engineering leadership, Phantom Works advanced product development, and autonomous systems strategy.
- Where does James Barbieri work?
- James Barbieri is Founder of WingXpand.
- What companies did James Barbieri found?
- James Barbieri founded WingXpand.
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