Fostering a thriving aerospace sector in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
Promoting enduring relationships across people, organisations, and sectors across Aotearoa New Zealand, the world, and one day, across space
About Us
Aerospace Auckland Inc. is an independent society with a wealth of knowledge. We are a facilitator of connections, industry advocates, a voice to Government, and providers of an environment for enthusiasts to share ideas and insights to advance Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s aerospace sector.
Previous events
Crossing Frontiers | Space Entrepreneurs of New Zealand
5:30pm Thursday, October 12
Learn about establishing and scaling a Space Start-Up
To celebrate World Space Week 2023 Aerospace Auckland held a free special event focused on entrepreneurship
Starting a space business can test the best of us but the rewards can be highly satisfying. Come and hear from our expert panelist of entrepreneurs on what drives them and how they are pursuing opportunities in the space arena. Our speakers will share insights from their space journey including both the successes and challenges and importantly highlight their plans for the future.
Our panel included
Dr. Malcolm Snowdon, Founder and CEO, Argo Navis Aerospace
Nicholas Borroz, Senior Operational Policy Advisor, New Zealand Space Agency
Angus Blair, Partner, Outset Ventures
Pavel Kalinin, CTO, OutThere Astronautics
Kathryn de Ridder, Portfolio Investment Manager, Bridgewest Ventures
Matthew Prance, Engineering Student, University of Auckland
The panel was moderated by Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO, SpaceBase
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