Posts by Morsiell Dormu

The Vector – Episode 28 Title: The Future of Space is Dual-Use: Unlocking Innovation and VisibilityGuest: Jamal Madni, Head of Engineering Strategy, Boeing Defense, Space & Security In this episode, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn and guest Jamal Madni explore how dual-use innovation and supply chain resiliency are shaping the future of U.S. space competitiveness. From…

This quarterly episode of The Vector dives into the newest edition of The Space Report to examine key market figures, growth trends, and investment insights that shape the trajectory of the space economy. The panel discusses the implications of a $613 billion space economy, increasing commercialization, and geopolitical positioning. Key Themes and Insights Space Economy…

In this episode of The Vector, Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship at the Space Foundation, sits down with Michael Mealling, General Partner and COO at Starbridge Venture Capital, for a candid, high-level discussion on “closing the business case for space.” This episode examines the financial, policy, and behavioral dynamics required…

In this episode of The Vector, Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship at the Space Foundation, hosts Takeshi Hakamada, CEO of ispace, for an in-depth exploration of the rapidly evolving cislunar economy and the pivotal role of lunar operations in shaping the future of space commerce. With ispace’s Resilience lander en…

In this episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn sits down with Meredith Reeves, Technology Transfer Expansion (T2X) Lead at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, to explore one of NASA’s best-kept secrets: how entrepreneurs and businesses can leverage NASA’s intellectual property to spark innovation, gain a competitive edge, and launch new ventures. Meredith brings clarity…

In this episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn explores the dual-track road of advancing innovation through both government and private sector pathways. She’s joined by Matt Tompkins, Vice President of the Space Portfolio at The Outpost, a dual-use technology accelerator and venture fund. With a deep background in U.S. government innovation strategy, including…

In this episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn explores the critical role of innovation ecosystems in empowering entrepreneurs, alongside guest Dr. John Wensveen, Chief Innovation Officer at Nova Southeastern University and Executive Director of the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation.** Together, they unpack how collaboration, strategic infrastructure, and breaking…

In this episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn dives deep into the evolving landscape of space investment with two leading voices in the field: Jamie Lesser, CEO of NewSpace Finance, and Zaheer Ali, Managing Director of NewSpace Finance. Together, they unravel what it truly means to invest in the space economy, how to…

In this engaging episode of The Vector, Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship at the Space Foundation, hosts Lorenzo Feruglio, CEO and founder of AIKO, to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in space operations and innovation. With over eight years of experience in AI-driven flight software for small…

In this dynamic episode of The Vector, host Kelli Kedis Ogborn speaks with Gail Nolan, CEO of the Puerto Rico 5G Zone + Blockchain Ignition Lab, about Puerto Rico’s emerging space economy, its strengths in aerospace, logistics, and manufacturing, and the development of a spaceport on the island. With a background in economic development, strategy,…