Space Symposium Innovate Pitch Competition
For the second year, startups have a dedicated stage – Space Symposium Innovate. Space Foundation’s Space Commerce Institute, in partnership with Starburst Aerospace, is hosting a pitch competition designed to showcase emerging space companies with proven technologies and provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect with key stakeholders. Top applicants of this invitation-only event will pitch their companies to a distinguished panel comprised of innovation leaders from the United States government, industry, and venture capital.
Master of Ceremonies: Kelli Kedis Ogborn
Speakers & Judges:
- Maj. Gen. Clinton Crosier (Ret.), Director, Aerospace and Satellite Solutions, Amazon Web Services
- Richard DalBello, Former Director, Office of Space Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Lon Levin, President, SkySevenVentures
- Robert Long, President & Chief Executive Officer, Space Florida
- Christopher Pimentel, Partner, SpaceWERX Ventures
- Michelle Thissell, Senior Vice President, Bank of America
- Benjamin Zeitoun, Investing Partner, Starburst Ventures
Pitching Companies:
- Mikhail Asavkin, CEO, ANT61
- Jason Cerundolo, CEO and Co-Founder, Colossus
- Clive Cook, CEO, precursor SPC
- Alessandro Fabbri, CEO, Novac
- Negar Feher, CEO, Orbital Outpost X
- Philip Johnston, CEO, Lumen Orbit
- Bosco Lai, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Little Place Labs
2024 Winner Presenter:
- Alex Haro, Co-Founder & CEO, Hubble Network
Applications are now closed. For additional information, please visit: https://www.spacesymposium.org/innovate-pitch-competition/.
By Invitation Only