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The space economy isn't coming — it's here, and it's being built in LA. Join us for Light Speed & Liftoff, an evening bringing together the founders, investors, and operators scaling the companies that will define the next era of space and defense tech.
Two conversations, one throughline: how the boldest companies are disrupting the stack — from optical terminals rewriting telecom to the dual-use models winning both government and commercial markets — and what it actually takes to scale them. Drinks, ideas, and altitude. 🚀🚀🚀
Hosted by StarFrame Capital, DLA Piper & KPMG.
Liftoff Agenda: Pre-check Conversation: ~2:15pm - 3:00pm Connecting the Constellations - Data Transmission Infrastructure Confirmed Speakers: * Dennis Fong - Ephemeris Net * Brett Paulson - CesiumAstro * Rosa Hathaway - Starframe Capital
Count-Down Chatter: ~3:15pm - 4:00pm The Dual-Use Playbook - From Govt. Demand to Commercial Scale Confirmed Speakers: * Nick Galano - ex-SpaceX & Starlink Enterprise Sales Leader * Vinny Pande - SpaceWERX * Erick Lentell - Archer Aviation * Tom Daley - DLA Piper
This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com
