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FOUNDERROLEBATCHINDUSTRYLOCATIONTEAMX_url
Benjamin ClamanBuoyant AeroFounderSummer 2021IndustrialsNew York, United States2—
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Benjamin Claman
Founder·Buoyant Aero
PRIMARY INFO
RoleFounder· not in title
Team size2
BatchSummer 2021
LocationNew York, United States
Company statusActive
StageEarly
BIO
Ben has built distributed sensing systems for the military, patented electronically steered antennas for next-gen satellite connectivity, and designed + built GPS data-loggers for motorcycle racers.
Ex-company, school and discipline below are derived from this bio. Nothing is inferred when the bio is missing.
BACKGROUND
No notable employer or school mentioned in the bio.
Credentialsnone mentioned
Disciplinenot detectedKeyword match from the bio text, not a classifier.
TRACK RECORD
First YC company on record
COMPANY CONTEXT
Buoyant Aero
Bringing back blimps
