Angus Pacala is the co-founder and CEO of Ouster, Inc., a company focused on technology, particularly in the field of lidar sensors. Since he started at Ouster in June 2015, he has driven the company’s vision and growth. Before this,...

Angus Pacala is the co-founder and CEO of Ouster, Inc., a company focused on technology, particularly in the field of lidar sensors. Since he started at Ouster in June 2015, he has driven the company’s vision and growth. Before this, he gained experience as the Director of Engineering at Quanergy and worked at Amprius as a Battery Engineer. Angus holds degrees in mechanical engineering from Stanford University, which gives him a solid technical foundation. In 2023, his salary jumped to $400,000, reflecting the company’s growth alongside a mix of bonuses and stock options, previously earning significantly less just a year prior. Notably, he faced a 50% reduction in base salary due to a company restructure but saw the board restore this after a financial rebound. He received a stock grant of 37,500 RSUs in March 2023, highlighting his involvement in long-term goals. As of now, his equity holdings show a fluctuation in wealth tied closely to Ouster's performance, indicating strong alignment with shareholder interests.