Jeffrey Manber

Near Earth LLC is an investment banking and financial advisory firm that specializes in satellite, commercial space, and telecom technologies. Near Earth is based in New Canaan, CT and is a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA, SIPC. The American company's team has a unique blend of Wall Street and aerospace engineering experience to better understand their clients' businesses. The private company was founded by Hoyt Davidson in 2002 to fill gaps in investment banking coverage for companies and investors in these sectors.

The American Astronomical Society is a professional organization for astronomers, physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers, and others interested in the astronomical sciences. The non-profit company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries in various locations. Established in 1899, the society has approximately 8,000 members.

World View Enterprises, Inc. provides space travel services to individuals for research, educational and scientific pursuits. It serves communication, weather and research industries. The company was founded by Jane Poynter, Taber MacCallum and Alan Stern in October 2013 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

The National Space Society publishes magazine containing important developments in space. The firm also publishes Ad Astra, a quarterly member magazine featuring news on international space programs and achievements. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Southwest Research Institute is a research and development organization. It offers technical services in engine design and development, emissions certification testing, fuels and lubricants. The firm provide services to automotive and transportation, biomedical and health, chemistry and materials, defence and security, electronics and automation, energy and environment, manufacturing and construction industries. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

The Aerospace Corp. provides information on launch vehicles, satellite systems, ground control systems, and space technology. It operates a Federally Funded Research and Development Center for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office. The firm also provides independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national-security space programs. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Avco Corp. manufactures aircraft components. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Textron, Inc. The company was founded on May 11, 1954 and is headquartered in Providence, RI.

The U.S.-India Business Council operates as a business advocacy organization. The private company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Joseph Gilmour.

U.S. Naval Institute engages in the provision of independent forum for advancing the professional, literary, and scientific understaning of sea power and other issues critical to global security. The company is headquartered in Annapolis, MD.

Massachusetts High Technology Council is an organization that advocates for public policies and programs that create and maintain a competitive business climate. The non-profit company is based in Waltham, MA. The company has been nurturing tech companies for over 70 years, despite its reputation as a high-tax expensive place to do business. The Massachusetts High Technology Council provides resources and hosts events for its members, and offers membership to organizations that want to join other thought leaders in the Commonwealth. Massachusetts High Technology Council Member Testimonials are available on their website. The company was founded by Raymond S. Stata.

The Greater Baltimore Committee is an organization focused on advancing the economic and civic progress of the Baltimore region. The Greater Baltimore Committee is based in Baltimore, MD. The non-profit company has recently released a multi-year agenda to develop a ten-year economic strategy, build consensus for the region's economic future, and amplify the region's dynamic assets. The company also aims to advance Baltimore's transit future campaign and better connect communities through major infrastructure investments. The organization partners with economic, community, and development leaders to ensure strategic investments in the region are successful. Mark Anthony Thomas has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

National Defense Industrial Association engages in the defense and national security education. It offers courses such as configuration and data management certification program, defense systems acquisitions management, mastering business development, and certified modeling and simulation professional certification program. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Arlington, VI.

Paragon Space Development Corp. manufactures life support and environmental control systems. The firm designs, builds, tests, and operates life support systems and thermal control products for astronauts, contaminated water divers, and other extreme environment adventurers, as well as for unmanned space and terrestrial applications. The company was founded by Grant Anderson, Taber K. MacCallum, Jane Poynter, Dave Bearden, and Alicia Pederson in 1993 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ.

Elbit Systems of America LLC provides military and medical instrumentation products and system solutions. The firm offers training and simulation, tactical communications, commercial avionics and service solutions, component repair, and component redesign and upgrades. The company was founded in 1983 and s headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Blue Bear Capital LLC (Blue Bear Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Timothy L. Kopra. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Predasar Corp. provides coverage of image capture with its fleet of LEO space satellites. The firm offers synthetic aperture radar (SAR) constellation, data stream, data access, and analytics and reporting solutions. The company was founded by Marc Bell and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Part of Airbus SE, Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is a company that offers advanced solutions to meet complex defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. The company is based in Arlington, VA, and operates under a special security agreement. Airbus leverages world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help its national security focused customers meet their missions. The CEO of the company is Robert Geckle.

Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette is a private company that provides investment banking services. The company is based in New York, NY.

CEA Space Partners I Corp. operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on February 18, 2021 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

GEOST, Inc. provides project development services for electro-optics (EO) and sensors. It specializes in architect EO sensors and systems, algorithms for analysis of EO sensor data, and rapid hardware prototyping. The company was founded by Anthony Gleckler in 2004 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ.

Scout VC LLC (Scout ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Brad C. Harrison. The firm is headquartered in New York.