Will Roper is the Chief Executive Officer of Istari Digital and a professor at Georgia Tech. He is described as a string theorist turned startup CEO and digital enthusiast. His career includes significant public service as the 13th U.S. Air and Space Forces Weapons Chief.

Roper's professional experience also extends to advisory roles, serving on the Board of Honeywell Aerospace, the Government Advisory Board for Insight Partners, and the Advisory Board for J.F. Lehman & Company.