Summary: How he says no, ways to get into the space industry, what do space startups need to focus on, why getting to the top 3% should be your goal, overlooked space markets, atlas space business development, how to do market research, and where he could use help.<br> <br> VP of Commercial business development at Atlas Space Operations<br> “As the VP for commercial business development, my intent is to serve the global spaceentrepreneur market in meeting corporate spaceflight communication needs, technologydemonstration milestones, and customer/investor expectations through an innovative suite oftimely, reliable, and cost effective ATLAS products and services.” <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanccasey/">Linkedin </a><br> About Atlast Space Operations<br> “ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. provides a revolutionary approach to satellite communications and in 2017 was listed by Morgan Stanley as a top 12 disruptor in the satellite industry – by providing satcom as a service.<br> ATLAS was founded on the ideal of providing affordable access to space for all. We believe that providing an exceptional level of service shouldn’t be cost prohibitive. Stemming from the innovation in the satellite and launch sectors, there became a data bottleneck on the ground – with no solution in sight. Enter ATLAS.<br> Unlike legacy ground solutions, ATLAS utilizes a software-centric, cloud-based approach – the Freedom™ Software Platform. This proprietary software allows us to cut costly overhead, streamline operations and allow customers to gather more data, faster from space for use in the real world.<br> We developed an ever-growing ground network of antenna designed to cover more of the globe without increasing costs to the customer. Built around the Freedom™ Software Platform, our network provides a simple, affordable, scalable option for satellite operators and launch companies alike. From spacecraft, to antenna, to your customer – our simplified approach supplies the data you need, when you need it. Get started doing what you do best – build your satellite. Let us worry about the rest. For more information visit www.atlasground.com and follow us on Twitter at @AtlasSpace” <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/atlas-space-operations-inc-/about/">Link</a><br> <a href="https://www.atlasground.com/">Website</a>: https://www.atlasground.com/<br> Twitter: at @AtlasSpace<br> Principal at NewCap Partners<br> Investment banking M&A for the NewSpace sector. Pending Series 79 license. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanccasey/">Link</a><br> About NewCap Partners<br> “NewCap Partners was founded in 1987 to bring high quality investment banking services to private companies in Southern California. Since its inception it has grown both in terms of its professional staff and as well the geographic span of it activities. From a single office in Los Angeles, we now have offices in Orange County and Silicon Valley.<br> We work with business owners, boards, shareholders and management teams to develop and execute on financial transactions and implement strategies to maximize shareholder value. Our senior investment bankers have experience dealing with both public and private companies in a variety of industries. The industry expertise of our bankers is complemented by independent industry consultants who provide us with contacts and insights into a variety of industries.<br> Over the last 25 years, we have completed a variety of transactions including buy-side M&A, sell-side M&A, debt financings, equity financings, joint ventures, licensing transactions, valuations and fairness opinions.” <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/newcap-partners/about/">Link</a><br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/newcap-partners/about/">Linkedin:</a> https://www.linkedin.com/company/newcap-partners/about/<br> <a href="http://www.newcap."></a>
