Greg Knutson

Greg Knutson has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Greg most recently worked at Venus Aerospace as Sr. Manager, Business Development. Prior to that, they served as a Venture Capital Fellow at Blue Ivy Ventures and as an Advisor/Coach/Mentor at FedTech. Greg also has extensive experience in the US Navy, where they held positions such as Deputy Chief of Staff, Head of Department - Operations (Nuclear Aircraft Carrier), Commanding Officer and Executive Officer (Director of Training), and other leadership roles. In addition to their military and aerospace background, Greg has also worked as a Defense Ventures Fellow at Pallas Advisors and as a Startup Mentor/Advisor at Starburst Aerospace. Overall, Greg's work experience spans across business development, venture capital, government, and advisory roles in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Greg Knutson's education history is as follows:

- In 2023, Greg attended The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, where they obtained an Executive Certificate: Next Step - Transition to Business in Business Administration and Management.

- Greg also attended the University of San Diego - Knauss School of Business, where they earned a Master of Science (MS) degree. Greg also completed a Graduate Certificate in Project Management, focusing on International Business and Global Leadership.

- From an unspecified date to 2022, Greg pursued a Graduate Certificate in Venture Capital Finance from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, specifically through their VC University program.

- In 2009, Greg earned a Graduate Certificate in Lean and Six Sigma from the University of San Diego.

- Greg's undergraduate education took place at the United States Naval Academy, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Oceanography.

- In 2022, Greg participated in the Defense Ventures Fellowship at Shift and was matched with Pallas Advisors (Ventures), where they studied Defense Ventures.

- Greg also holds a Business Foundations Graduate Certificate from the Smartly Institute, which they obtained in 2018.

In addition to their formal education, Greg has obtained several certifications, including:

- Business Development Foundations and Business Development: Strategic Planning from LinkedIn, obtained in April 2023.

- Foundational Earned Value Management (EVM) Credential from Defense Acquisition University, obtained in January 2023.

- Become a Chief of Staff from LinkedIn, obtained in October 2022.

- Venture Deals Spring 2022 from Kauffman Fellows & TechStars, obtained in May 2022.

- Various certifications in thought leadership, NFTs, raising capital, fostering innovation, AI and machine learning, pitching to investors, resilience-building leadership, and project management, obtained from LinkedIn in 2022-2023.

- Remote Pilot Certification (Part 107): Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) from the Federal Aviation Administration, obtained in January 2021.

- Air Vehicle Operator (AVO) for the MQ-8C Fire Scout (VTUAV) from Northrop Grumman in an unspecified year.

- Air Vehicle Operator (AVO) and Mission Payload Operator (MPO) for the MQ-8B Fire Scout (VTUAV) from Northrop Grumman in an unspecified year.

- Naval Aviation Executive Commanders Course from the Naval Safety Center in 2018.

- Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) certification from the United States Marine Corps in 2012.

- Seahawk Weapons and Tactics Instructor (SWTI) certification from the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center in 2010.

- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from the University of San Diego School of Business in 2009.

These experiences and certifications reflect Greg Knutson's commitment to continuous learning and professional development throughout their career.