"These three leading investors will unpack the opportunities and risks of backing the next generation of space startups. With backgrounds spanning aerospace engineering, venture capital, defense, fintech, and blockchain, this trio brings unique perspectives on how frontier technologies make the leap from research to real-world impact. Learn more about these top voices, along with 250+ speakers leading sessions on the Disrupt speaker page."
"Celeste Ford is managing director at Stellar Ventures, investing in the next generation of space technology companies. She is the founder and board chair of Stellar Solutions, Inc., a Malcolm Baldrige Award-winning aerospace engineering firm serving defense, intelligence, commercial, and civil clients. Ford founded Stellar Solutions in 1995, leading global expansion and launching initiatives like the Stellar Solutions Foundation and QuakeFinder humanitarian R&D program."
Celeste Ford, Chris Morales, and Morgan Beller analyze where capital is flowing in the space economy and what startups must demonstrate to win funding. They examine how investment strategies are shifting as commercialization of space accelerates and governments and private markets increase bets on space. The funding landscape is rapidly evolving, prioritizing founders who can show differentiation, clear commercialization pathways, and measurable traction. Diverse backgrounds across aerospace, venture capital, defense, fintech, and blockchain inform evaluations of opportunities and risks for next-generation space startups. Ticket discounts and group rates are available for interested attendees.
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