We successfully demonstrated our technology by outperforming established companies in a government contest, proving that innovation can come from new players.

In 2016, Y Combinator funded three aerospace companies, including Astranis, which have since become billion-dollar companies, showing that it's possible to succeed without a billionaire founder.

Five years later, it's remarkable to see a room full of founders in defense technology, with multiple companies valued over a billion dollars, actively working on capabilities for the Department of Defense.

Astranis demonstrated that their project is not just a science experiment but a viable business that can be profitable, addressing investor concerns effectively during their pitch.

We were confident about our startup, thinking we would get a lot of PR and funding, and we did receive significant media attention and raised $1.2 million in funding.

I am confident that fusion energy will happen, and it will significantly contribute to our energy needs in the future.

After raising our seed round, we went on to raise about $20 million more in venture capital, taking our device through prototype stages and clinical studies, ultimately achieving FDA clearance.

We've achieved a significant reduction in rocket building costs, around 75%, through innovations in airframe, engines, and launch operations.

As we neared our launch, we officially became a couple and launched our company in 2015, aiming to raise a million dollars through crowdfunding.