Curt Bilby is an experienced executive with over two decades of leadership in scaling technology companies and driving shareholder value. Currently serving as Global CFO at Starburst, Dr. Bilby has successfully led strategic financial restructuring and optimized global operations across Europe and the United States.

With a proven track record in corporate development, Dr. Bilby has previously raised significant capital through private equity, venture funding, public financing, government grants and debt financing, totaling well over $100 million. He has spearheaded multi-national partnerships, negotiated complex contracts, and implemented robust governance frameworks for high-growth startups and established organizations.

Dr. Bilby has engineering degrees from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Auburn University and conducted his PhD work in aerospace engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, where he was a USRA/NASA fellow. Of note is the selection of Dr. Bilby for the Career Achievement Award at Rose-Hulman, where he was also awarded an honorary doctorate.