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Ben Carlson

Ben Carlson

MIT alumnus and serial co-founder in space and robotics

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Joined September 2025
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Ben Carlson is a serial co-founder with a strong background in space technology and robotics. He is currently involved with a stealth startup, potentially named 'Prism Space', which aims to offload compute to distributed satellites. Prior to this, he co-founded Oligo, a company focused on modular technology for space and terrestrial industries. rocketreach+2
He is an alumnus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with Electrical Engineering. During his time at MIT, he was actively involved in the development of the Walking Oligomeric Robotic Mobility System (WORMS), a project dedicated to creating reconfigurable robots for lunar exploration. rocketreach+2
Carlson has practical engineering experience through internships, including a Systems Engineering Intern role at Lockheed Martin. His involvement in the WORMS project demonstrates hands-on experience in mechanical design, development, and leadership within a complex robotics system. rocketreach+2
Beyond his academic and entrepreneurial pursuits, Ben Carlson was also a skilled soccer player, having been an All-State honoree and a member of the MIT men's soccer team. milfordmirror

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Played soccer at a high level, earning All-State honors and joining the MIT men's soccer team. milfordmirror

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