Your continued support means the world to us. We are pleased to invite you to a special presentation about building teams on a pillar of excellence by NASA astronaut and retired Army Colonel, Commander Tim Kopra. He is committed to leadership and pushing the boundaries of science. We're excited to welcome him to our community.

This event is free of charge. We want this to be a gift to you, your team, and your family. Tim is a visionary and a leader in his field who inspires us. We hope you enjoy it too.

Tim Kopra is a partner with Blue Bear Capital, a venture capital firm investing in companies that provide digital technology solutions for the energy supply chain. Prior to Blue Bear, Tim served in various leadership and operational roles at NASA as an engineer and astronaut. While at NASA, Tim lived and worked on the International Space Station during two spaceflights, completing three spacewalks and logging 244 days in space. In 2016, Tim served as the ISS Commander for Expedition 47.

Tim served in the U.S. Army for 25 years as an Army aviator. He was deployed to Operations Desert Shield and Storm and then commanded an AH-64 Attack Helicopter Company. Following studies at Georgia Tech and completing the U.S. Navy Test Pilot School, Tim served as the Developmental Test Director for the Army’s Comanche Program until his assignment to NASA in 1998. Tim was selected as an astronaut in 2000.

Tim earned his Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy, a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech, and Masters of Business Administration from Columbia Business School and London Business School.

Commander Tim Kopra Community Event