JoeBen Bevirt
Founder and CEO of Joby Aviation.
JoeBen Bevirt founded Joby Aviation in 2009 (public via SPAC merger, NYSE: JOBY, since Aug 2021), developing all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UC Davis and an MS from Stanford; co-founded Velocity11 (robotic lab systems, acquired by Agilent in 2007) in 1999, and founded Joby Inc. (maker of the Gorillapod camera tripod) in 2005. He holds 160+ US patents in aerodynamics and propulsion.
Overview
- Role
- Founder & CEO
- Based in
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Prior experience
- Velocity11, Joby Inc. (Gorillapod)
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Frequently asked
- Who is JoeBen Bevirt?
- JoeBen Bevirt founded Joby Aviation in 2009 (public via SPAC merger, NYSE: JOBY, since Aug 2021), developing all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UC Davis and an MS from Stanford; co-founded Velocity11 (robotic lab systems, acquired by Agilent in 2007) in 1999, and founded Joby Inc. (maker of the Gorillapod camera tripod) in 2005. He holds 160+ US patents in aerodynamics and propulsion.
- What is JoeBen Bevirt's role?
- JoeBen Bevirt is Founder & CEO, based in Santa Cruz, CA.
- Where did JoeBen Bevirt work before?
- JoeBen Bevirt's prior roles include Velocity11, Joby Inc. (Gorillapod).
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JoeBen Bevirt founded Joby Aviation in 2009; BS UC Davis, MS Stanford (Mechanical Engineering); co-founded Velocity11 (1999, acquired by Agilent 2007); founded Joby Inc. (Gorillapod) in 2005; holds 160+ US patents.
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