Investing in the NewSpace Economy with Dr. Andy Aldrin & Zaheer Ali
Why should fund managers and family offices care about space investing?
Space is no longer a niche — it’s becoming a foundational layer across industries. From climate monitoring to global communications, defence systems to medical tech, the NewSpace economy is quietly transforming the sectors you already invest in.
This exclusive webinar is designed for investors who want to:
• Understand how space intersects with core portfolio sectors
• Learn where real commercial opportunities lie — and what’s hype
• Preview a first-of-its-kind course tailored to professional investors
In this live conversation, we bring together leading voices at the intersection of space, capital markets, and technology to explore what’s real, what’s next, and how investors can position themselves early.
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Andy Aldrin is a veteran aerospace executive and academic, with leadership roles spanning Moon Express (President), Boeing NASA Systems, and ULA. Previously founder and Director of the ISU Center for Space Entrepreneurship at Florida Tech, he currently leads Embry-Riddle Worldwide’s Space Programs where he founded their Masters in Space Systems and of Space Operations. As CEO of the Aldrin Family Foundation he sits at the nexus of commercial innovation, policy, and space education.
Zaheer Ali is an experimental physicist who founded the world's first Executive MBA in Space Business at Thunderbird Global School Management. After decades at NASA SOFIA, Dept of Energy, and Lawrence Livermore, Zaheer is a founder and investor advising institutional investors and space tech firms, offering rare insight into how capital flows can unlock transformational space technologies.
In this exclusive webinar, we will break down:
Why space is now a serious focus for private capital
Key verticals driving the NewSpace economy: launch, data, defense, AI, and infrastructure
Hype vs. opportunity: where real commercial growth is happening
What every serious investor should know about timelines, risk, and capital intensity
A behind-the-scenes preview of the Invest in Space course by investors and insiders — launching in May
What you will take away:
A clear view of how and why private capital is reshaping the space economy
Frameworks to evaluate space opportunities across stages and verticals
Access to a groundbreaking investor course and network offering deep insights, case studies, and deal flow
Live insights from the people shaping the future of space investing and a chance to ask your questions to top experts
Register now to secure your place. You can also Register here your interest in NewSpace Finance's 8-week online course tailored to investors looking to build knowledge, network, frameworks and dealflow in space.