# Defining the next category of space operations

Slingshot is the leader in Space Operations Intelligence and Autonomy (SOIA)— transforming sensor-originated truth into real-time operational intelligence, mission coordination, and autonomous action. We help defense, commercial, and sovereign operators move beyond awareness alone to operate with greater speed, confidence, and resilience.

## Trusted by leaders across space, government, & defense

## Our Mission

We empower customers and partners with decision-grade intelligence and operational autonomy to secure space operations, protect critical assets, and deliver decision and action advantage across the space domain.

## Our Vision

A space domain of persistent protection, long-term viability, intelligent defense, and autonomous resilience—where real-time decisions and coordinated execution ensure operations flourish in an increasingly congested and contested environment.

[Meet Our Leadership Team](https://www.slingshot.space/about#Leaderhip)

## Our History

Our evolution from startup to space industry leader.

- 2017
- 2018
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
- 2022
- 2022
- 2023
- 2023
- 2024
- 2024
- 2024
- 2025
- 2025
- 2025
- 2025
- 2026
- 2026

## 2017 — Founding

Slingshot Aerospace is founded.

## Leadership

## [Tim Solms](https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsolms/)

Chief Executive Officer

## [Scott Humphrys](https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthumphrys/)

Chief Operating Officer

## [Andrea Powers](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-powers-19092521a/)

Chief of Staff

## [Julio Pekarovic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliopekarovic/)

Chief Financial Officer

## [Kelli Furrer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellifurrer/)

Chief Revenue Officer & Chief Marketing Officer

## [Nik Smith](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-smith-350ba29a/)

General Manager, Slingshot International

## [Erik Ekwurzel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-ekwurzel/)

Chief Data & Information Officer

## [Dr. Adrian Thompson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianmthompson/)

Chief of AI & Data Science

## [Dr. Belinda Marchand](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bgmarchand/)

Chief Science Officer

## [Hannah Spellmeyer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahbarfieldspellmeyer/)

Chief People Officer

## [Audrey Schaffer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreyschaffer/)

Sr. Vice President, Global Policy and Government Strategy

## Board Of Directors

## [David Godwin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgodwin4/)

Executive Chairman & Co-Founder Slingshot Aerospace

## [Chris Shonk](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisshonk/)

Partner & Co-Founder ATX Ventures

## [Vince Monteparte](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-monteparte/)

Venture Partner Sway Ventures

## [Abhishek Chauhan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-chauhan/)

Principal Advent International

## [Tim Solms](https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsolms/)

Chief Executive Officer Slingshot Aerospace