Feb 13, 2024
About Luke Fischer:
Luke Fischer is the Co-Founder and CEO of SkyFi, an industry-leading Earth Observation marketplace headquartered in Austin, Texas. Luke began his career as a US Army Special Operations aviator where he led teams in the most demanding environments. After the Army, Luke was Head of Flight Operations at Uber and later led Government Operations at Joby Aviation. After Joby, Luke was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Shield Capital where he focused on investing in Space, Autonomy, AI, and Cyber until he co-founded SkyFi.
A decorated combat veteran, Luke received his Bachelor’s in Business from Xavier University, his Masters in Strategy and Policy from the U.S. Naval Command and Staff College, and his second Masters in Management from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is husband to an amazing entrepreneur, Jessica, and a proud father of two brilliant young women, Evalynn and Makenna, and two lazy french bulldogs.
About SkyFi:
SkyFi is the pioneering geospatial data marketplace that revolutionizes how enterprise and government clients access, analyze, and leverage analytics, imagery, and datasets from around the globe. Our innovative dual-use approach simplifies the acquisition and utilization of Earth Observation data, offering users cutting-edge post-processing and analytics management tools.
At the heart of SkyFi's mission is the ambition to construct the world’s largest virtual
constellation of satellite and aerial imaging assets, achieved through our comprehensive and continuously growing global network of partners.
SkyFi serves a diverse range of industries critical to global development and security, including agriculture, urban planning, environmental monitoring, defense and intelligence, energy, and infrastructure. By providing actionable insights into crop health, urban expansion, climate change effects, and resource allocation, we empower sectors to make informed decisions with unprecedented speed and accuracy. For the defense and intelligence community, our real-time data enhances situational awareness and operational readiness. In energy and infrastructure, our analytics support the management of assets and the monitoring of critical projects from inception to completion.
As the world's premier geospatial hub, SkyFi is not just about data acquisition; it's about
fostering a deeper understanding of our planet. Through their state-of-the-art analytic tools and a customer-centric approach, SkyFi is dedicated to transforming the way the world views and utilizes geospatial data, making it an indispensable resource for industries committed to innovation and sustainability.
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