SpaceBase, Democratizing Space, Building Space entrepreneurship in New Zealand with Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom -93

June 11, 2019

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“The best way to predict the future is to create it”  Abraham Lincoln, Peter Drucker, and Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

About her in her own words

“Space entrepreneur, global change maker, and aspiring exponential innovator. Emeline is a Co-Founder at SpaceBase, a social enterprise focused on democratizing space for everyone by co-creating space ecosystems in emerging countries, starting with New Zealand. Emeline is also on the faculty of Singularity University and a Co-Founder of International Space Consultants both based in California, USA. In 2017, she joined the inaugural cohort of the Edmund Hillary Fellowship program in New Zealand. She is an international traveler, adventure seeker, outdoor enthusiast, and aspiring environmentalist. Originally from the Philippines, she has visited over 80 countries and territories, and has lived/worked in the Philippines, France, Switzerland, Canada, US, Spain, Sweden, Austria, China, and now New Zealand.

Emeline was most recently on the executive management team of Singularity University (SU) as the Chief Impact Officer and previously the EVP of Operations for five years. Her role was to oversee the implementation of SU’s mission and to maximize impact in all of SU’s programs and initiatives. Emeline also served as Space track lead for SU’s 10 week Global Solutions Program for the past four years.

Emeline has a BS in Physics from the University of the Philippines and a MS in Earth and Space Science from York University, Canada. She attended the International Space University (ISU) Space Studies Program in Strasbourg, France and subsequently worked and volunteered for ISU developing and running graduate academic operations across two decades. In commercial space development, she has worked and consulted for several startups including serving as Director of Program Development and Research, and Director of Operations for Space Adventures Ltd, a space tourism company sending private citizens to the International Space Station; and Odyssey Moon and Moon Express, which plan commercial transport to the Moon. Emeline is co-author of the book “Realizing Tomorrow: The Path to Private Space Flight,” University of Nebraska Press (2013), which was selected that year for the US Air Force’s Chief of Staff Reading List.

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International Space Consultants

Space consulting Partnership specializing in proposal coordination, research analysis, and program and project management. Clients: Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Keane, International Space University, Space Adventures, Optech Canada, Odyssey Moon Limited, CSI, TGV Rockets.

Worked on a book (Realizing Tomorrow: The Path to Private Spaceflight) for University of Nebraska Press.

Formerly PFO Manager for Odyssey Moon Limited.

SpaceBase NZ

“SpaceBase is a social enterprise founded by three Edmund Hillary Fellows with deep knowledge and connections into the global space industry – Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Eric Dahlstrom and Rich Bodo. SpaceBase is creating an online collaborative platform to support entrepreneurs in emerging space industries – providing access to training, networking, technical services, and investment opportunities.”

Edmund Hillary Fellowship

“The Edmund Hillary Fellowship offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for visionary entrepreneurs, investors and startup teams to live and work in New Zealand and to create scalable, positive global impact. Launching in early 2017, up to 100 international and 20 New Zealand-based Fellows will be selected each year to join the three-year programme, and become part of a diverse community of exceptional entrepreneurs and investors. International candidates accepted into EHF can apply for a Global Impact Visa, a three-year open work visa for New Zealand, while all Fellows receive access to partner networks and individualised support to succeed in their ventures. Our purpose is to incubate solutions to global problems from New Zealand, and make a lasting positive impact on the world. www.ehf.org Watch the EHF introductory video: http://bit.ly/EHFNewZealand” Source

Website links

International Space Consultants

SpaceBase NZ

singularity university

Edmund Hillary Fellowship

Hyperlinked Timestamped Show notes

  1. 3:08 She describes how she came to the pint where she was sitting in front of a tank, and working to over throw a dictator.
  2. 5:35 Continues reflection on what allowed her to take these actions when she was younger.
  3. 7:00 She describes how she thinks and how much, if at all, these experiences shaped how she sees opportunities.
  4. 7:40 She talks about the voice inside of her that says “no” or not good enough, and what she does to over come it.
  5. 8:40 She talks about the future she wants to see and the science fiction world that best captures it.
  6. 9:40 She talks about elysium, the movie, how it scares her and motivates her at the same time, which leads to her thoughts on democratizing space.
  7. 10:40 Favorite generation of Star Trek and the new Captain Picard tv show
  8. 11:50 She goes into Spacebase’s plan of attack – breaking it down into three parts.
  9. 21:30 She talks about how she developed her strategies (history, biography, parts of her life)
  10. 24:40 She talks about the different opportunities (short term /long term) for people to help out in space in New Zealand
  11. 29:15 She talks about the habits and traits she has that allows her to be successful, and her advice for people getting started.
  12. 30:15 Rock Climbing, the analogy for goal setting, and climbing the close encounter Devil Tower
  13. 37:35 She talks about how she built her network, how people network, and her advice on how to network affectively.
  14. 40:01 She gives suggestions on building and strengthening relationships, and how you can do the same.
  15. 41:15 We create a challenge for listeners to try.
  16. 42:15 She talks about a problem she has that she could use help on.
  17. 44:15 She talks about a question she has that remains unanswered (anyone listening have the solution?)
  18. 44:45 Books she would recommend and why (See show notes for links to these books and to hers)
  19. 48:15 She leaves us with a quote and thoughts to challenging us to build a better future.

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