Eric Traupe

Eric Traupe is a seasoned professional currently serving as an Operating Partner at Lightspeed and Chief Strategy Officer at Johnson Financial Group, LLC. As an advisor at Anduril Industries and a principal at WestExec Advisors, Traupe contributes extensive expertise in strategy and leadership. In addition, Traupe holds advisory roles at Intel Corporation and the Center for a New American Security, and serves as a Senior Fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center. As the founder and president of Azimuth Global LLC, Traupe provides strategic advisory services to Fortune 500 companies across various sectors. Traupe's previous role as President of Capella Federal at Capella Space underscores a strong track record in the defense and technology arenas. An accomplished speaker, Traupe addresses topics related to geopolitics, policy, investment risk, and crisis management. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, an MBA in International Business from American University, and a completion certificate in Cybersecurity from Harvard University.