Jon Danckwerth

Jon Danckwerth is a seasoned professional in the manufacturing and operations sector, currently serving as Co-Founder and COO at a stealth startup since February 2024, while also acting as a Strategic Advisor at CogBase since August 2022, where contributions focus on innovating supplier discovery and sourcing. As Head of Production and Operations at KAV and Founder of SkyrrTech, Danckwerth drives a vision for the future of manufacturing. Previous roles include Board Member and Operations Advisor at Deuterium Energetics, VP of Manufacturing and Operations at SYNG, and Manufacturing Manager at Joby Aviation. Additional experience encompasses program management at Carbon3D, Inc. and Apple, along with leadership at Space Systems Loral, where responsibilities included oversight of the ViaSat-1 satellite program. Danckwerth's academic background is from the Illinois Institute of Technology.