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Who We Are

Our People

A high-impact team at the intersection of technology, policy, and public service — building the infrastructure for tomorrow's breakthroughs.

Leadership
01
Bryan Went
Bryan Went
Co-Founder & CEO

Entrepreneur, strategist, and catalyst for innovation at the intersection of technology and public service. Over 20 years launching and scaling technology companies. Leads initiatives connecting startups, government, and industry to solve complex national challenges.

02
Erick Went
Erick Went
Chief Technology Officer

Technology leader driving the architecture and execution of Future Laboratories' technical programs and infrastructure. Brings deep expertise in emerging technology platforms, systems integration, and innovation strategy to accelerate the organization's mission.

03
Kristine Fernandez
Kristine Fernandez
VP of Operations

Operational leader ensuring Future Laboratories' programs run with precision and impact. Oversees organizational infrastructure, partnership management, and program delivery — translating strategic vision into day-to-day execution across all focus areas.

04
Tricia Thompson
Tricia Thompson
Lab Manager at TechGrid

Manages day-to-day operations of the TechGrid lab environment, ensuring teams have the tools, space, and support they need to prototype, test, and iterate on emerging technology solutions.

05
Devon Segovia
Devon Segovia
Community Programs Manager

Leads community-facing programs and outreach initiatives, building bridges between Future Laboratories' technology mission and the communities it serves. Coordinates events, partnerships, and engagement across Ventura County and beyond.

06
Elaine Vo
Elaine Vo
Program Administrator at Hive

Oversees program administration and coordination at Hive, managing logistics, reporting, and stakeholder communications to keep initiatives running smoothly and on schedule.

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Advisory Board
Strategic Advisors

An experienced advisory board spanning defense, technology, academia, and nonprofit sectors — providing strategic guidance across our core program areas and ensuring mission alignment at every level of the organization.

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Future Laboratories is actively seeking leaders from technology, policy, academia, defense, and industry to join our Board of Directors and Advisory Trust. Help guide an organization building technology for good — not for profit.