About Featured Expert: Planet Labs
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Planet Labs PBC is a leading provider of AI-powered Earth observation data and geospatial intelligence derived from daily satellite imagery. 
Initially launched by a team of NASA scientists, the company operates one of the largest commercial satellite fleets in orbit, known as the “Dove” and “SkySat” constellations.
Planet’s offerings include high-frequency, high-resolution optical imagery for applications such as environmental monitoring, agricultural intelligence, forestry management, disaster response, and national security. Its analytics platform enables customers to access, analyze, and integrate geospatial data to track change over time and make informed decisions globally.
Markets served by Planet Labs span government agencies, international development organizations, energy and infrastructure firms, agricultural producers, and climate science institutions. The company plays a central role in advancing Earth system awareness and sustainability through transparent, accessible satellite data.
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Molly is the Founder, Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief of Components Source Network, the industry’s first and only known 100% woman-owned and woman-led B2B publishing platform serving the global high-tech manufacturing and engineering sectors. Her portfolio includes Aerospace Technology Monthly and ten additional specialized e-news publications. With more than 25 years of experience spanning strategic technical marketing, public relations, and business development in highly specialized technical markets, she also leads Embassy Global, LLC, a virtual consultancy that has supported the growth of more than 200 high-tech industry brands worldwide since 2008. In addition to her publishing and advisory work, Molly has been appointed to serve as Second Vice Chair of the Government Relations Team for the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Forum, beginning in 2026, supporting policy development and advocacy initiatives advancing women-owned businesses. A long-standing voice for small business, supplier diversity, and women in STEM, she was also a 2025 finalist for the WBEC Metro New York Outstanding Advocate Award. Connect with her on LinkedIn.
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