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Will Roper
AddedMar 31, 2024
UpdatedMay 31, 2026
Will Roper

Will Roper

Co-Founder & CEO, Istari

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Will Roper's Career

Istari
Istari

Cambridge, MA, US

Co-Founder & CEO· C-Suite · Management
Hermeus
Hermeus

Atlanta, GA, US

Board Member· Board
Red 6
Red 6

Orlando, FL, US

Board Member· Board
Ursa Major
Ursa Major

Berthoud, CO, US

Board Member· Board
Beta Technologies
Beta Technologies

South Burlington, VT, US

Board Member· Board

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Will Roper's Career

Istari
Istari

Cambridge, MA, US

Co-Founder & CEO· C-Suite · Management
Hermeus
Hermeus
Series B$176M752018Atlanta, GA, US
Board Member· Board

Recent news

Hermeus raises $350M to build unmanned hypersonic fightersTechCrunch · 2026

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Michael SmaydaMichael SmaydaCo-Founder
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Glenn CaseGlenn CaseCo-Founder
Mitch FreeMitch FreeBoard Member
Rich BoyleRich BoyleBoard Member
Rob WeissRob WeissBoard Member

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