Transformer: From NASA flight controller to private investor 💰

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Links: SpaceNews.com/webinars and SpaceNews.com/video Commercial Space Transformers James Parker, Founder Partner, Leonid Capital Partners In this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with James Parker, Founding Partner, Leonid Capital Partners. Parker shares his career journey from NASA flight controller, where he worked on the International Space Station's robotics, to the world of private credit and finance. Leveraging his aerospace background, Parker discusses the challenges of financing space companies, particularly due to limited cash flows and intangible assets like satellites. He emphasizes the critical role of government contracts, which provide reliable cash flows and mitigate risks for private lenders. Watch the Episode [Web or YouTube] Upcoming episodes: Jan. 7 – Mark Boggett, CEO, Seraphim Jan. 14 – Martijn Blanken, CEO, Neo Space Group Webinar Replay Integrating Commercial Space into National Security: Opportunities and Challenges Watch a replay of our webinar where we explored the critical intersection of commercial space innovation and defense sector transformation. Watch the replay Related U.S. military seeks commercial space technology for strategic edge The U.S. Department of Defense is stepping up efforts to partner with emerging commercial space startups, viewing their dual-use technologies as crucial for maintaining military advantages, senior officials said Dec. 18. Read the story Every Weekday - Listen to First Up Daily Headlines Your weekday morning news update, delivered as a podcast and always less than 10 minutes. Available on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and your favorite app. And now available on YouTube Music. A premier press release service designed to elevate your company's visibility and target our audience. Publish your company's press release with Stellar Dispatch today. Our Latest Press Releases Starris: Optimax Space Systems and LLNL announce commercialization partnership for monolithic telescope technology to support tactically responsive space missions Frontgrade Gaisler Leads European Initiative for Ultra Deep Sub-Micron Semiconductor Technology for Space Applications DOMINO-E Whitepaper: New Business Opportunities in Airbus' New Constellation for Earth Observation

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