Accomplished scientist, engineer, and explorer, Dr. Armin Ellis spearheaded and architected missions at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for eight years ranging from Mars missions to those bound for the International Space Station. Parlaying all of his vast and innovative experiences, wisdom, and passion, Dr. Ellis has created Exploration Institute, featuring his i2i Methodâ„¢, a proven methodology to turn challenges and aspirations into actionable and tangible plans. The results of this methodology and process are limitless providing companies, non-profits and global leaders with uniquely efficient results with applications ranging from cost management and mitigation, product development, and strategy planning.

A Ph.D. graduate of Dartmouth College, Dr. Ellis has created several successful entrepreneurial ventures in both the US and his native UK. He is also serves on several non-profit boards including Interstellar Beacon, Arch Mission Foundation, and Digital Hollywood.