The Space Economy - by Chad Anderson (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Numerous narratives have been published on the space race in the past few years, but no definitive, prescriptive book has been published about what it means for entrepreneurs and investors. The Space Economy fills that gap and explains how the average person can capitalize on the space economy. The Space Economy summarizes the events that have opened the space economy with an eye toward the trillion-dollar investment opportunity they have created. From current opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors in geospatial technology and satellite communications to emerging markets in commercial spaceflight and tourism, the book explains where and how to participate in the markets of the future"--

Book Synopsis

Climb aboard an astronomical business opportunity before it takes off.

The new Space Age has already begun, but there is still time for you to get in early. In The Space Economy: Capitalize on the Greatest Business Opportunity of Our Lifetime, accomplished venture capitalist and Space Capital founder Chad Anderson offers investors, entrepreneurs, and aspiring professionals powerful tools and information for understanding how space-based technologies have, and will continue to, transform enterprise, government, and consumer markets for decades to come. Whether you're seeking entrepreneurial ideas worth exploring, a career worth pursuing, or investments worth making, the burgeoning Space Economy represents a hidden opportunity larger than the nascent internet at the dawn of the Millennium. From global positioning, geospatial intelligence, and satellite communications to commercial human spaceflight and interplanetary transportation, this book explains how and why the space economy is the greatest opportunity of our lifetime.

Readers will learn:

• How to develop a thesis for investing in innovation at a global scale
• The major and minor players in a business ecosystem of epic potential--and how to identify and exploit vast areas of blue-sky opportunity still unexplored
• Lessons from entrepreneurs and investors on what it takes to thrive in this new arena, including case studies of exciting startups successfully leveraging space-based technology
• In-depth advice on hiring and retaining out-of-this-world talent in an increasingly competitive landscape
• The in-demand skills and aptitudes of space careers--and tips on networking and getting hired at the hottest companies
• Deep dives into the legal, political, and diplomatic implications of space-based entrepreneurship

A fascinating and accessible treatment of the latest, greatest, and most promising area of business opportunity since the internet, The Space Economy will be essential reading for anyone interested in seizing a brighter future.

From the Back Cover

Praise for THE SPACE ECONOMY

"An excellent insider's summary of where we've been in space, and where we need to go. A must-read for anyone in the space business."
-- Chris Hadfield, Astronaut, Former Commander of the International Space Station

"Readable, gripping, and fast-moving, The Space Economy is full of insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers. Anderson alerts us to the current size and scale of the Space Economy and the transformation of almost everything about space commerce and governance in the recent decade. This book is a bit of a love song to this still-nascent world."
-- Marc J. Ventresca, Strategy and Innovation Faculty, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford; Fellow, Wolfson College

"Anderson gives you the information to understand how, why, and where the space industry is moving."
--Peter Marquez, Head of Space Policy, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

"Anderson is among the best-positioned people on either the investment or the operator side to weigh in on the current and future state of the space startup industry."
--Darrell Etherington, Managing Editor, TechCrunch

"With profiles of leading companies, interviews with leading figures, and insightful analyses, this book provides an indispensable guide to the revolution happening in space."
-- Matthew Weinzierl, Professor, Harvard Business School; Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research

"An insider's look into the 'final frontier' of investing. The costs of space access are crumbling, safety is going up, and new possibilities abound. Trillions of dollars will be made, but there are still plenty of great ideas that won't prove out. Investors must look past the hype to know which bold plans will work and find their market."
-- Richard Garriott de Cayeux, President of the Explorers Club, First Second-Generation Astronaut

About the Author

CHAD ANDERSON is the founder and managing partner of Space Capital, where he has been pioneering investment in the Space Economy for over a decade. Regularly featured in the media as an expert, Anderson has appeared in outlets including CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Financial Times.