Matthew Gross is CEO | CoFounder at 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 and commercialization of multiple products, generating over $50M+ in revenue. Prior to co-founding and 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 Pennsylvania State University 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. Outside of FlackTek, Matthew is ever curious and enjoys problem solving via social-impact entrepreneurship throughout Africa. Matthew’s love for his wife and three children along with his passion for outdoor activities balance his professional pursuits.