Michael Hodge

Mike Hodge is the Vice President of Government Programs at Lynk Global, where efforts are focused on creating the world's first space-based cellular network. Additionally, Mike serves as the Vice President at FortifyEdge, enhancing machine-to-human interfaces through AI and wearables, and acts as an advisor to VitaInclinata, contributing to go-to-market strategies for innovative load stabilization systems. As President and CEO of Aethertek Systems, Mike provides business development services across diverse sectors, including aerospace and defense. Previously, roles included advising at Avocado Systems, Director of Business Development at Commvault, and strategic management positions at Cisco Systems and BAE Systems. A distinguished career also includes service as a Colonel in the US Air Force, coupled with advanced degrees from Virginia Tech, MIT, Troy University, and the US Army War College, reflecting a strong foundation in management and strategic studies.