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A series of informative and engaging series of speaker events and webinars produced by the Space Foundation.
Standard Pricing
Webinar: $129 FREE (limited time)
Full Series: $799 FREE (limited time)
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Access to Growth Capital
Access to Growth Capital
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Access to Growth Capital has never been easier and at the same time more confusing for government contractors. In this session, we will provide an in-depth overview of five basic types of capital in the market; bank, non-bank options; mezzanine, merchant cash advance, and equity. Each segment will focus on the balance sheet effects, general cost, and how to obtain that particular type of capital. Matt Stavish; Vice President, Republic Access Capital |
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Accounting and Financial Management
Accounting and Financial Management
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Accounting and Financial Management in the Aerospace Industry In this session, we will look at accounting challenges which address the proper recording of costs and invoicing to the Government as well as financial management and maximizing the value of your firm. This presentation will provide real life examples of accounting and finance challenges businesses face and how these challenges change as companies grow and evolve. Jay Gruendl; Corporate Results Inc. |
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Growing Your Business
Growing Your Business
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In this session, we will explore ways in which your business can grow or expand by considering new space-based technology applications, product lines, or services. We will also analyze opportunities to expand into adjacent markets that rely on space technologies. We will do this by conducting market analyses, balancing growth plans with available capabilities and resources, and discussing how to recruit top talent. Mark Sirangelo; CEO, QuanStar Advisors Tom Zelibor; CEO, The Space Foundation |
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Managing in the Aerospace Industry
Managing in the Aerospace Industry
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How is operating in the space industry different from other industries? In this course, we will discuss those differences and what they mean for managing a space company. Discussion will include contracting, US regulations and oversight, the rate system, and pricing proposals. Paul Streit; Senior Vice President, Sierra Nevada Space Systems |
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Mining for Customers
Mining for Customers
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In this session, participants will learn how to develop “the corporate pitch” for use in preparing for industry conferences, symposiums, and meetings; market themselves effectively at conferences; approach potential customers; develop rewarding and long-lasting customer relationships; and understand how to work with various sized companies from the prime contractors through the entire supply chain. Kelli Kedis Ogborn; CEO, H.S. Dracones LLC Kate Lucy, Vice President of Language and Communication, H.S. Dracones LLC |
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Space Commerce in the Future
Space Commerce in the Future
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This session will explore how space commerce and its related industries will evolve over the next 5-20 years. We will discuss ways in which current businesses can prepare for and capitalize on upcoming changes. Mark Sirangelo; CEO, QuanStar Advisors Tom Zelibor; CEO, The Space Foundation |
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Space in Our Lives
Space in Our Lives
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The space business cuts across public, private, civil, and military activities to such an extent that it is a significant component of the national workforce, gross domestic product (GDP), job growth, and economic growth. It is predicted to be an even greater contributor in the future as we become more dependent on space-based technologies in our everyday lives. In this course, we will learn how space commerce – technologies, services, and applications - permeate our lives and provide us with unprecedented business opportunities. Kelli Kedis Ogborn; CEO, H.S. Dracones LLC |
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Don’t be Everything to Everyone
Don’t be Everything to Everyone
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Business is still people driven, and success requires thoughtful strategy in your relationships as well as your product. This lecture will focus on the fundamentals of building your company's growth strategy based on your choice of markets and customer base. The discussion will include defining what you’re selling, refining to whom you sell, and creating a strategy roadmap that adapts and evolves as your business does. Kelli Kedis Ogborn; CEO, H.S. Dracones LLC |
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Intellectual Property in the Aerospace Industry
Intellectual Property in the Aerospace Industry
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Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind such as inventions; symbols, names and images used in commerce; and literary and artistic works. Every business has intellectual property and can be impacted by others' intellectual property. Intellectual property touches nearly every aspect of business, from ownership and protection of inventions, to selecting and defending trademarks, to protecting confidential information, to risks of infringing others' rights. In this session, you will learn basic intellectual property concepts that every business owner should know and, in particular, owners in the aerospace industry. Cheryl Burgess; Partner, Knobbe Martens |
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Negotiations & Conflict Resolution
Negotiations & Conflict Resolution
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Is there a model of negotiating and conflict resolution that I can apply from memory on the fly and while under pressure, that will help me break deadlocks, build relationships, and help me resolve difficult, emotional, or complex conflicts? In this lecture, we will discuss such a model and how to apply it. Paul Streit; Senior Vice President, Sierra Nevada Space Systems |
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Pioneering the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Pioneering the Fourth Industrial Revolution
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Pioneering the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Additive Manufacturing The fourth industrial revolution is upon us and will force profound changes in the way we do business, build things, employ our workforces, and bring products to market. Companies that don’t take advantage of new technologies and new ways to compete in the marketplace will not survive. This module will explore one of these new technologies – additive manufacturing, a technology that you can use to survive, thrive, and help create the future of the next industrial revolution. Heidi Hostetter; Vice President, Faustson Tool; Tom Bugnitz; CEO, Manufacturer’s Edge |
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Protecting Your Business From Internet Theft
Protecting Your Business From Internet Theft
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Simple Cyber…Protecting Your Business from Internet Theft Imagine that there are burglars near your business, and 60% of the businesses they broke into went out of business in six months. Stop imagining…the reality can be worse. There are literally millions of those burglars, just a click away from your business, looking to steal everything you’ve built – from money to ideas to your business itself. This session will explore ways to recognize the threat of theft and how to protect yourself – in simple and practical ways – from that band of burglars who are right this second trying to break into your livelihood. Jennifer Kurtz; Cyber Program Director, Manufacturer’s Edge Tom Bugnitz; CEO, Manufacturer’s Edge |
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So You Won the Contract! What Now?
So You Won the Contract! What Now?
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This lecture will offer a guide on how to use the first 30 days to set your aerospace project up for long-term success. Topics will include implementing programmatic and technical management structures and processes, early program reviews, communication plans and key management attributes for a successful relationship with your customer. Allison Barto; Program Manager, Large Prime Contractor |
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Space Law
Space Law
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In this session, we will cover international and national space law. International space law is established by five international treaties and many other instruments, such as U.N. Declarations. Many nations have space laws, but this session will focus on the well-developed U.S. space law. Milton “Skip” Smith; Sherman & Howard LLC |
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Unmanned Aerial Systems
Unmanned Aerial Systems
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems: These Are the Drones You're Looking For Unmanned aircraft systems, also known as drones, are a new technology with many beneficial uses including goods delivery, infrastructure surveillance, search and rescue, agricultural monitoring, and weather forecasting. This presentation will discuss the state of the art of drone technology, the evolving rules and regulations, several exciting use cases, and the future of autonomous robotic aircraft. Eric Frew; Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder |
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