Last week at NY TECH WEEK by a16z was truly incredible! With over 700 events, it was clear from the start that this was going to be a fantastic opportunity to connect and significantly grow within the tech community, specifically the deep tech community.
The Space x Aerospace Happy Hour at NY Tech Week was definitely a highlight of the week. Organized by Charter Space, Prewitt Ridge, Little Place Labs, Solideon, Exovolar, and 615.vc, it was one of the best events of the week. It was great to meet so many Techstars Space Accelerator alumni in one place, and the enthusiasm and energy in the room were off the charts. It was definitely a night to remember, and I was privileged to be able to help and support this event, thanks Oliver Muoto for the opportunity.
I also attended the Deep Tech Founders & Funders event organized by Squadra Ventures, AIN Ventures, and Lockheed Martin Ventures, where I had the opportunity to meet many amazing people, including Sherman Williams II, Stacey Jones, and so many others.
Another highlight from last week was the incredible opportunity I had to present Melagen Labs at the South Park Commons Science Meetup. Sharing our vision and progress with such a great community of innovators was thrilling and rewarding. At Melagen Labs, we are dedicated to enabling safe deep space travel for astronauts and their technology, allowing them to venture beyond Earth's orbit without the risks associated with space hazards like radiation.
Thanks to everyone who helped make last week so memorable for me and my co-founder, Ibrahim Rogers. To everyone who has supported this journey, whether through active engagement, aspirations, or belief in a future where space exploration is accessible to all, thank you.
I am energized and looking forward to many more opportunities to connect and collaborate in the future.
Julie Loiland, Brannon Jones, Nathaniel Salander, Rasmus Dey Meyer, Alison Perez, PhD, Jennifer Tegan, Bobby Guthrie II, Oluseun Taiwo, Aliza M., Kathryn Devereaux, Talha Khan, Brandon Moak, Saptarsi Bandyopadhyay, and so many more!
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