Will Bruey

Will Bruey is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Varda Space Industries, a company focused on in-space manufacturing.12 Here are some key details about Will Bruey's background and career:

Professional Experience

• Varda Space Industries: CEO and co-founder since November 20201
• Also Capital: Co-founder and Partner since January 20191
• Bank of America Merrill Lynch: Director of Global Equities Technology from March 2018 to December 20201
• SpaceX:
  • Spacecraft Operator - Systems Officer from July 2013 to January 2018
  • Lead Hardware Development Engineer from June 2012 to January 20171

Education

• Cornell University:
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
  • Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering1

Varda Space Industries

Varda Space Industries, co-founded by Bruey in January 2021, is focused on accelerating innovation in the orbital economy.3 The company aims to create products and infrastructure for space manufacturing that can directly benefit life on Earth.3 Under Bruey's leadership, Varda has:

• Raised significant funding, including a recent $90 million Series B round4
• Successfully completed its first mission, processing ritonavir (an HIV drug) in space4
• Developed a strategy for in-space manufacturing and hypersonic Earth re-entry logistics5

Notable Achievements

• Received a NASA Achievement Award in October 2014 for developing capabilities supporting SpaceX external payload transfers1
• Played a key role in SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft missions, including operations for the International Space Station commercial resupply program1

Will Bruey's diverse experience in aerospace engineering, spacecraft operations, and finance has positioned him as a leader in the emerging field of in-space manufacturing and its potential applications for Earth-based industries.