Emily F.

Emily F. is an accomplished leader in the field of electro-optics and entrepreneurship, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Dayton Photonics LLC, where the focus is on commercializing dual-use SBIR technologies for optical communication. As the Principal Consultant and Founder of Airship Consulting LLC since October 2021, Emily F. supports startup and small business executives through significant growth and change. Emily F. has held various key roles, including Entrepreneur In Residence at the Entrepreneurs' Center and Portfolio Director at Mile Two, contributing to business technology innovations. Previous positions include Director of Leonardo Enterprises at the University of Dayton and Founding Director of the AFRL Maker Hub. Emily F. holds a PhD, an MS, and a BS in Electro-Optics and Physics from the University of Dayton and Thomas More University, respectively.