VU: A Conversation About Investing In The Future of Space Tech
About the Event:
Join J. Skyler Fernandes and John Gowan for a focused one-hour conversation on investing in the future of space technology. This is a chance to hear from experienced voices on where the capital is flowing, what opportunities are emerging, and how the space sector is evolving from a niche frontier into a serious asset class.
Whether you are an investor exploring space tech for the first time or someone already tracking the sector closely, this conversation is designed to give you sharper perspective on the landscape. Expect a candid, informed discussion covering the trends, risks, and opportunities that matter most right now.
About the Speakers:
J. Skyler Fernandes has built a robust Space Tech portfolio for VU Venture Partners (VUVP) backing companies like SpaceX (Transportation & Data Communication), Varda Space Industries (Manufacturing Space to Earth Products), Interlune (Mining the Moon), Sophia Space (Data Centers in Space), Star Catcher (Power Grid in Space), Max Space (Real Estate In Space), Turion Space (Space Awareness), Viridian Space (Infinite Propulsion for Ultra-Low Earth Orbit), Made In Space (3D Printing in Space), Orbit Fab (Re-Fueling In Space), Aakash Systems (Computer Infrastructure in Space), etc. Through these investments, VUVP has developed deep exposure to emerging trends shaping the future of the space economy and frontier technology landscape.
John Gowan is an aerospace executive, licensed investment banker, and venture capital investor. He spent 23 years at NASA working on some of the most complex and high-stakes programs in human spaceflight, including serving as a Space Shuttle flight controller and leading a division responsible for hypersonic systems, GN&C development, and spacecraft design for Artemis and other exploration programs.
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