Robert Schingler is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Planet. He is also an angel investor. Robbie is responsible for the company's business operations and product development. Previously, Robbie worked at NASA serving as the Chief of Staff for the Office of the Chief Technologist, incubating the Space Technology Program. He managed the exoplanet-finding mission TESS, and served as lead for NASA's Open Government activities. Robbie received a BS in Engineering Physics from Santa Clara University, an MBA from Georgetown and a Masters from the International Space University.