Meet the Founder
Brian Yohn has over 30 years of extensive and diverse experience in B2B services, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs). Throughout his career, Brian has achieved notable corporate milestones while pioneering new businesses at companies such as Comcast, DISH Network, and Microsoft. Building on this success, he founded TopoMatters®, which helps organizations plan, survey, design, and build using aerial data and insights.
During his time championing Microsoft’s US data and AI partner go-to-market execution, Brian developed a deep passion for the potential of digital twins. He began exploring complementary technologies, including unmanned aircraft systems and open-source geospatial computing software, to deliver high-value commercial mapping products to technical professionals.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Brian serves as a Board Member and Vice President of Mountain West UAS, the leading non-profit in the western U.S. dedicated to fostering a community of learners, educators, and advocates for unmanned aircraft systems. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University in 1994 and an MBA in Finance from the University of Delaware in 1999.
Brian and his team are FAA Part 107 certified remote pilots, meeting regulatory requirements to conduct commercial unmanned aircraft operations.
A Journey of Personal Passion and Commitment
Brian’s passion for maps has deep roots, stretching back to his time as a Boy Scout and earning the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout. As an adult, he continued to indulge his love for adventure in the mountains and desert, solidifying his connection with the terrain through mapping. A proud Colorado 14er finisher, Brian’s experiences in challenging landscapes further fueled his appreciation for mapping technologies and their commerical applications.
His journey, marked by professional dedication and personal passions, underscores the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of mapping services and lays the foundation for the pioneering work of TopoMatters.
When he’s not thinking about the next kick-ass mapping project, Brian enjoys mountain biking, backpacking, snowboarding, backcountry tours, fly fishing and generally anything that involves playing outside with family and friends!
