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Vandad Espahbodi
Directeur/Bestuurslid bij Morf3D, Inc.
Profiel
As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Starburst, Van Espahbodi is championing today’s aerospace renaissance, uniting early-stage technology innovators with private investment to modernize infrastructure in mobility, communications and intelligence.
Van launched Starburst in the US in 2015, operating globally today with offices in Los Angeles, Paris, Munich, San Francisco, Singapore, Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi, and Montreal.
His team works alongside 500+ technology startups developing new aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, drones, sensors, autonomy, robotics and much more.
An entrepreneurial futurist, Van has over 16 years of experience in aerospace, identifying future trends, shaping product strategy and investment trade policies.
Having worked in Government and Corporate strategy positions in both defense and commercial aviation markets, Van started his career as a congressional aide before joining Raytheon and later UK NATS, the British air navigation service provider.
Following graduate studies at George Mason University, Van participated in executive programs at Thunderbird School of Management in AZ and Cranfield School of Management in the UK.
He currently serves as a member of the Economic Development Advisory Council for the City of El Segundo and the Advisory Board of the MIT Enterprise Forum.
Actieve functies van Vandad Espahbodi
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Morf3D, Inc.
![]() Morf3D, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Morf3D, Inc. provides additive design and manufacturing services. Its services include conceptualization, parameter optimization, metallic 3D printing, finishing, metallurgical examination, certification and data analysis. The company was founded by Ivan Madera and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Directeur/Bestuurslid | 30-09-2021 |
Stealth Ag Inc.
![]() Stealth Ag Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Deveron Corp., Stealth Ag Inc. is a company that provides soil sampling and digital management services. The company is based in Harmony, MN. The CEO of the company is Brent Hjelmeland. Stealth Ag was acquired by Deveron Corp. on August 30, 2021 for $1.71 million. | Private Equity Investor | 01-08-2022 |
Proteus Space Inc.
![]() Proteus Space Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Proteus Space Inc. is a company based in Los Angeles, CA. The CEO of the company is David H Kervin. | Consultant / Adviseur | 01-05-2021 |
VentureScope LLC
![]() VentureScope LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services VentureScope LLC is a consulting firm that has been advising entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and multinational organizations since 2007. The American company specializes in problem deconstruction and framing, product development, business model refinement, go-to-market strategies, build-buy-partner decisions, strategic partnerships, investment and growth analysis, and a variety of innovation methodologies. With over 40 years of combined experience, the team provides strategic innovation and general management consulting services to large private and public sector organizations. The private company stays up-to-date with emerging and over-the-horizon technology to inform their dealflow and provide exceptional advice. VentureScope offers consultations to those interested in their services. | Consultant / Adviseur | 01-02-2020 |
Eerdere bekende functies van Vandad Espahbodi
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Starburst Accelerator LLC
![]() Starburst Accelerator LLC Investment ManagersFinance Starburst Accelerator LLC (Starburst Aerospace) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Francois Chopard, Sandra Budimir and Vandad Espahbodi. The firm is headquartered in El Segundo, California. | Oprichter | 01-07-2022 |
Opleiding van Vandad Espahbodi
Cranfield School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
University of Cambridge | Undergraduate Degree |
The California State University | Undergraduate Degree |
Thunderbird School of Global Management | Undergraduate Degree |
George Mason University | Graduate Degree |
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Morf3D, Inc.
![]() Morf3D, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Morf3D, Inc. provides additive design and manufacturing services. Its services include conceptualization, parameter optimization, metallic 3D printing, finishing, metallurgical examination, certification and data analysis. The company was founded by Ivan Madera and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Starburst Accelerator LLC
![]() Starburst Accelerator LLC Investment ManagersFinance Starburst Accelerator LLC (Starburst Aerospace) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Francois Chopard, Sandra Budimir and Vandad Espahbodi. The firm is headquartered in El Segundo, California. | Finance |
Stealth Ag Inc.
![]() Stealth Ag Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Deveron Corp., Stealth Ag Inc. is a company that provides soil sampling and digital management services. The company is based in Harmony, MN. The CEO of the company is Brent Hjelmeland. Stealth Ag was acquired by Deveron Corp. on August 30, 2021 for $1.71 million. | Commercial Services |
Proteus Space Inc.
![]() Proteus Space Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Proteus Space Inc. is a company based in Los Angeles, CA. The CEO of the company is David H Kervin. | Electronic Technology |
VentureScope LLC
![]() VentureScope LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services VentureScope LLC is a consulting firm that has been advising entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and multinational organizations since 2007. The American company specializes in problem deconstruction and framing, product development, business model refinement, go-to-market strategies, build-buy-partner decisions, strategic partnerships, investment and growth analysis, and a variety of innovation methodologies. With over 40 years of combined experience, the team provides strategic innovation and general management consulting services to large private and public sector organizations. The private company stays up-to-date with emerging and over-the-horizon technology to inform their dealflow and provide exceptional advice. VentureScope offers consultations to those interested in their services. | Commercial Services |