Jordi Munoz and Chris Anderson

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Benjamin Wachenje

Jordi Munoz

Title : Co-founder and CTO, 3D Robotics

Born: Ensenada, Mexico

Education: High school, Tijuana, Mexico

Early Marker: Star contributor to Chris Anderson's online community for drone hobbyists

Big Idea: Grow world's second-largest commercial drone manufacturer as commercial market for unmanned aerial vehicles expands.

Wave of the Future: Robotics

Chris Anderson

Title : Co-founder and CEO, 3D Robotics; founder, DIY Drones

Born: July 9, 1961, London

Education: BS in physics, George Washington University

Early Marker: Editor-in-chief, Wired magazine

Big Idea: Grow world's second-largest commercial drone manufacturer as commercial market for unmanned aerial vehicles expands.

Wave of the Future: Robotics


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