RAPHAEL ROETTGEN

Raphael possesses a unique blend of space and financial expertise and is the founder of E2MC. He is also the author of “Hoch Hinaus”, an introductory book on space business, the host of the Space Business Podcast, and a contributing editor of Spacewatch.Global, among other roles. Previously, Raphael has held senior roles at global investment banks and hedge funds and was also a fintech entrepreneur in Brazil. He holds degrees in finance from Wharton, machine learning from PUC-Rio and space studies from the International Space University, as well as the CFA and FRM charters.

RAGHU DAS

Raghu is an established serial entrepreneur in the technology and satellite space industry. He co-founded Bermuda-based Protostar Limited that owned and operated two GEO satellites sold to Intelsat and SES. He established Australian-based Sirion Global and its successor HeliosWire which was acquired by EchoStar. He was the architect behind Ramaspace, a Luxembourg based company engaged in space mining exploration. Raghu previously held several key management positions with Loral Space & Communications.

PETER RUDERMAN

Peter is a lawyer and startup entrepreneur who has focused on the pan-Asian and US satellite and communications sectors for over 20 years. He was General Counsel for many satellite operators and hardware integrators including Loral CyberStar, ProtoStar Ltd., Astro Digital (US), and, most recently, Helios Wire, an S-band IOT operator that he co-founded and which was acquired by EchoStar in 2019.  Peter also served as a consultant on various space projects for Space Systems/Loral, Telesat Canada, The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, GlobeCast Asia, and Direct Kinetic Solutions. Peter is a graduate of Grinnell College (BA) and The Columbia University School of Law (JD).

GUILLERMO SOEHNLEIN

Guillermo has almost twenty years of experience in New Space, incl. as founder of Space Angels. He was also a co-founder of Ansible (now RBC Signals), a global ground station network for small satcom, and of Blue Marble Exploration, an ocean exploration company.

ADEO RESSI

Adeo Ressi is CEO of the Founder Institute, a startup launch program that operates in over 200 cities worldwide, and he is a recognized mentor for fast growing technology businesses. He has pioneered innovations in the protection of founder rights, the raising of early stage capital and the scaling of new businesses.

Previous to the Founder Institute, Adeo has helped to create nearly $2 billion in shareholder value by founding or running nine businesses, including TheFunded, Game Trust, Xceed and Total New York. In addition, the Founder Institute has helped to create approximately $35 billion more in shareholder value by launching over 4,500 technology companies that have raised an estimated $1 billion from investors.

Adeo previously served on the Board of the X Prize foundation to pursue his interests in space exploration and techniques to motivate human achievement. He studied architecture and spent time living on a commune to explore his interests in designing better ways to live. Adeo is passionate about inspiring people to achieve greatness.

MIKE SUPROVICI

Mike trains 100+ emerging VCs a year as the Manager of the Founder Institute’s  VC Lab program.  He co-leads investor relations for 200+ LPs  as the Manager of FI’s Select Index program.  As Managing Director of Portfolio Success, Mike oversees FI’s 4k+ company portfolio and helps 300+ start-ups a year raise capital.

Prior to joining the Founder Institute, Mike was the founder and CEO at Explorence, a seed-funded startup that developed iOS apps focused on turning outdoor recreational activities into real life video games. Mike recruited the team, launched 5 iOS apps and raised funding. Specialities: Fundraising, Startups, Product Management, Product Development, Recruiting, iOS Development, Design, Analytics, Business Development, Sales

MINO CAPOSSELA

Mino uses his extensive financial and business development knowledge in order to guide E2MC’s corporate and investment strategy. He has previously served as a partner at Goldman Sachs and has also held senior roles at JP Morgan and Credit Suisse, as well as at hedge funds. He is also an active angel investor. Mino has previously worked with Raphael.

MARTIM MATTOS

Martim is the Managing Partner of Greenfield Global Opportunities, a venture capital fund manager. Previously, he was CFO of Hypera S.A., the largest publicly-listed pharma company in Brazil.

GARY MARTIN

Gary worked for 32 years at multiple NASA Centers, supporting science missions and human spaceflight. In 2002, he was named as NASA’s first Space Architect, leading strategic planning for NASA. He was awarded NASA’s Outstanding Leadership Medal in 2005. Most recently, he was a Senior Advisor to the Luxembourg Ministry of the Economy on space.

OFER LAPID

Ofer is an advisor to the Israeli Space Agency and the Israel Innovation Authority. He has held senior roles in Israel’s national space program, incl. as its CTO. He is the co-founder of SpaceNest, a space-focused incubator. Ofer is also a trustee and part of the faculty of the International Space University.

DR. WEI SUN

Dr. Wei Sun has 30 years of experience as a senior space executive, in her current role as VP of International Business at Head Aerospace and previous roles at 21AT, Dauria Aerospace, OHB and SSTL. She holds a PhD in satellite communications from the University of Surrey.

JUSTIN KARL, PhD

Justin serves as a Subsystem Manager for the Commercial Crew Program (CCP) at NASA, where he also supports Orion, the International Space Station, and the Launch Services Program. He is an expert on a range of space subjects, incl. human spaceflight, propulsion, remote sensing, materials, structural mechanics and others. He teaches core aerospace courses at UCF and developed the curriculum for the world’s first Spaceflight Operations degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

YOAV LANDSMAN

Yoav is an Israeli aerospace engineer with the experience of more than 18 years in spacecraft operations and systems engineering. His last role was in the Israeli NPO SpaceIL, where he was the senior systems engineer and deputy mission director of the Beresheet mission, the first (and currently only) privately-funded spacecraft that has reached the Moon.

LEONARDO MARTIN MACIEL MONTEIRO

Leonardo looks after E2MC’s PR and marketing activities.

KELLI RODRIGUES

Kelli is an experienced office manager and has worked as Raphael’s assistant for over ten years.