What we’re about
Want to be a part of a budding, world-class hub for space innovation and entrepreneurship?
If so, you've come to the right place. Space Entrepreneurs is a place to make connections, share information, and have fun in a professional environment at the crossroads of space and business. The Seattle area is uniquely positioned to be a leader in the business of space from its nature as a frontier town to the Alaska gold rush, to its central role in catalyzing the growth of many other industries such as aviation and software, to its place at the very beginning of the Space Race with the World's Fair in 1962.
We are working to lower the barriers to space entrepreneurship so that more people can participate in, benefit from, and understand space. We see this as a great time to get involved - space-related opportunities are expanding, barriers to entry are falling, and it's just plain fun.
We encourage you to come to Space Entrepreneurs to explore your ideas, get connected with others, and to find the tools that you need to make progress on your journey. Anyone who is interested in the future and potential of space is welcome to join, and we strive to create an inclusive environment.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Lift-Off: Celebrating Washington’s Space Innovation EcosystemNeeds location
Join us for the industry kickoff to Seattle Space Week—an evening spotlighting the people and partnerships driving Washington’s rise in the space economy. Featuring a keynote from State Commerce Director Joe Nguyen and a cross-sector industry panel, Lift-Off celebrates the innovation, collaboration, and momentum powering our space ecosystem.
Click here to register: https://luma.com/r9uts5t7
Joe Nguyen, Director, Washington State Department of Commerce
Sean McClinton, Co-Founder & Director of Entrepreneurship, Space Northwest
Mehran Mesbahi, Executive Director, JCATI
Nicole Brown, Sr. Mission Manager, Starfish Space
Bryan Brewer, Startup Funding Coach, Funding Quest - Don’t Launch Blind: What Space Founders Overlook Until It’s Too Late600 1st Ave, Seattle, WA
Launching a space startup requires deep expertise in so many disciplines that it’s all too easy to miss something important. In this panel, we’ll explore the most devastating and common mistakes that new founders make when they make their own way in the space industry.
Join us for two discussions of key topics:- Legal, Accounting, Marketing, Insurance, and Regulatory Compliance
- Testing, Manufacturing, and Launchability
Our expert panelists will share their hard-won lessons from founding their own businesses plus decades working in the space industry.
Seating is limited. Save your spot today!Register here: https://luma.com/noc3okyb
## Event schedule
4:00-4:15 p.m. Check-in and registration
4:15-5:00 p.m. Legal, Accounting, and Insurance panel
5:00-5:30 p.m. Break and networking
5:30-6:30 p.m. Testing, Manufacturing, and Launchability panel## Moderators
- Brendan Wales, Founding Partner, FUSE VC
- Dradin Kreft, Sr. Director of Government Capture, Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition
## Panelists
- Curt Blake, Attorney, Wilson Sonsini
- Melissa Heldreth, Senior Advisor—Commercial Risk, The Baldwin Group
- Jodi Sorenson, Co-founder, Little Candle Marketing
- Kristina Hloptsidis, President & Founder, MVRK Advisors
- Nikki Malcom, CEO & Executive Director, PNAA
- Marcy Mabry, CEO, SpaceLaunch
- Travis Moore, President, Jemco
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