Former OpenAI exec Kevin Weil is now on the board of Stoke Space
Kevin Weil, a seasoned tech executive with experience at major space companies, joins Stoke Space's board to help develop its reusable rocket, Nova, aiming to overcome reentry heat and competition with SpaceX. His background in fundraising and operations has supported Stoke's $1.34 billion funding round, and his experience at OpenAI and SpaceX contributes to the company's strategy. Stoke aims to leverage rapid reuse and space-based data centers to meet the growing demand for reliable space launches.
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