Funding the Final Frontier – Chad Anderson, founder, Space Capital

Have you ever wondered what kind of companies are being created in the Space industry, aside from the few that you and I have heard about such as SpaceX or BlueOrigin?

The Space space is a $500Bn market today (and trillions over the next couple of decades). You're invited to a front row seat and absorb the knowledge of Space Capital's founder, Chad Anderson, as he takes us on the journey and provides a roadmap of what's in store.

Chad has deep vision about the industry and we cover a lot of ground ranging from his career evolution in finance to creating the UK's first Space innovation center...to ultimately launching Space Capital, a fund that has an exclusive focus on the Space space. We discuss:

• The emerging potential of the industry
• Navigate the challenges of investing in the sector during the early days
• How it's evolved now that the likes of Musk, Bezos, Branson and others have put their weight behind the industry

One of my biggest takeaways is the the importance of recognizing trends, overcoming obstacles, and staying ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing industry º sound familiar? It should, because we are all living it in our respective industries.

Enjoy!

About Chad

Chad Anderson is a pioneering figure in the space investment industry, as highlighted by TechCrunch calling him "among the best-positioned people to weigh in on the current and future state of the space startup industry." As the founder and managing partner of Space Capital for over a decade, Chad has been instrumental in driving investments in the Space Economy. He is also the author of "The Space Economy: Capitalize on the Greatest Business Opportunity of our Lifetime," published by Wiley.

With a strong media presence, Chad has been featured in reputable outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the Financial Times. Apart from his work at Space Capital, Chad serves on the board of the Satellite Applications Catapult, contributing to the growth of the UK's space sector. He is also on the board of the Explorers Club, a nonprofit promoting scientific exploration, and has been a member of the User Advisory Committee for the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory.

Prior to founding Space Capital, Chad had a successful tenure at JPMorgan Chase, managing a $50-billion real estate portfolio during the Great Recession. He holds an MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation from the University of Oxford, showcasing his diverse expertise and experience in finance, entrepreneurship, and the space industry.