Conversations on Investing & Space Sustainability: An Occasional Series on Space Sustainability

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Conversations on Investing & Space Sustainability:  

An Occasional Series on Space Sustainability

As part of our on-going effort to reach wider audiences, SWF is proud to launch a new occasional podcast series. The first series will consist of "Conversations on Investing & Space Sustainability". Join Ian Christensen, SWF's Director of Private Sector Programs, as he interviews current leading experts in the realm of investment for outer space activities, looking at the role that "space sustainability" plays in deciding where to invest resources & the role of ESG considerations in space sector investing.

Episode 1's guest is Mark Boggett, CEO and Managing Partner of Seraphim. 
 In this conversation with Mark, recorded on August 1st 2022, themes discussed include the contribution of ESG factors in driving investment activity; the ways in which venture capital funds can interact with portfolio companies to address sustainability; and the role of the UN Sustainable Development Goals for tracking investment outcomes. Future episodes will feature DCVC, Voyager Space and TBD, among others.
Download the full version of Episode 1 here.

Episode 2's guest is Matt O'Connell, Operating Partner at DCVC.  In this conversation with Matt, recorded on August 26th 2022, themes discussed include the links between sustainable operating practices in space and sustainable business results; the challenges of large constellations, and the need for improving information sharing as commercial space activities expand. Discussion also covers both the benefits and downsides of ESG motivations in the space sector.
Download the full version of Episode 2 here.

Episode 3's guest is Matthew Kuta, the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Operating Officer of Voyager Space Holdings. In this conversation with Matt, recorded on October 4, 2022, themes discussed include the increasing importance of ESG requirements for large investment capital sources; the possible role of ESG factors as a discriminator between companies in private equity investment decisions; and the challenges and outlooks for developing ESG practices and reporting for NewSpace companies.
Download Episode 3 of this informative new series on space sustainability here.

Episode 4's guest is Nishan Degnarain, the CEO of EXO Solutions and Former Chair, World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Oceans. In this conversation with Nishan, recorded on December 2nd, 2022, themes discussed include sustainability in comparison between the ocean and space domains, development of effective ESG strategies in new investment sectors; and the opportunities for growth in sustainable space activities. 
Download Episode 4 of this informative new series on space sustainability here.