Ben Wannan has been a driving force in technology entrepreneurship since his high school years. In 2000, he co-founded DTEX, a pioneering company in insider risk management software. Building on this success, Ben ventured into the emerging field of drones and unmanned aerial systems, founding several companies that pushed the boundaries of innovation in the industry.

Today, Ben channels his entrepreneurial expertise into Egress Space, his latest venture dedicated to solving the challenges of frequent and reliable down-mass return from space. Egress Space is developing end-to-end solutions for microgravity research and manufacturing, including parabolic flights for experimentation and testing, precision return of sounding rocket payloads, on-demand microgravity sample return, and air-launch capabilities.