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Tess Hatch at TC Sessions: Space - TechCrunch

September 24, 2021
Tess Hatch at TC Sessions: Space - TechCrunch

The Expanding Commercial Space Sector

The current year marks a period of significant activity in the commercial space launch industry. Several new companies, including Astra and Firefly Aerospace, have successfully launched rockets, even if initial flights haven't been entirely as planned.

Furthermore, notable human spaceflight missions have been conducted by Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, and SpaceX, demonstrating growing capabilities in this domain.

A New Era of Data Availability

With an increasing number of satellite constellations now operational, equipped with advanced sensors, a wealth of new and detailed data is becoming accessible for commercial applications on Earth.

This presents a unique opportunity for startups to capitalize on a new “data Gold Rush,” building businesses around in-space resources that were previously unattainable.

Tess Hatch at TC Sessions: Space

Tess Hatch, partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, will be joining us at TC Sessions: Space, taking place on December 14-15.

Her focus lies primarily on frontier technologies, with a particular emphasis on the commercialization of space, drones, autonomous vehicles, and the future of agriculture and food technology.

Expertise and Background

Hatch possesses a strong technical foundation, having earned a degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan.

She furthered her education with a Master’s degree in aeronautics and astronautics engineering from Stanford University.

Her professional experience includes roles at Boeing and SpaceX, where she collaborated with government entities on integrating payloads with the Falcon 9 rocket.

Don't Miss Out

We eagerly anticipate hearing insights from Hatch at TC Sessions: Space. Secure your tickets now to participate and benefit from a $100 discount!