Matthew Gross is CEO | CoFounder of FlackTek™, an accomplished entrepreneur, technologist, and materials engineer. With over a decade of combined leadership and technical experience, Matthew holds seven patents and has lead the successful development & commercialization of multiple product lines, generating over $100M+ in revenue. Prior to launching FlackTek’s engineering and manufacturing business, he worked as a Materials Engineer at Ball Aerospace (BAE), where he contributed to cutting-edge research in materials development for space applications. His academic background at Penn State includes research on carbon nanotube and polymer systems, resulting in various peer-reviewed publications that further highlight his expertise in polymeric and materials-science based innovation. He enjoys problem solving via social-impact entrepreneurship throughout Africa. Matthew's dedication to his wife + 3 children and love for outdoor activities balance his professional pursuits.