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SpaceX's IPO could propel the next generation of rocket companies. Here are 18 members of the SpaceX Mafia.
Here's Business Insider's list of 18 startups helmed by members of the SpaceX Mafia.
TL;DR
- The potential IPO of SpaceX is expected to trigger a new wave of investment in space companies, similar to the impact of the 'PayPal Mafia' on the tech industry.
- Former SpaceX employees, known as the 'SpaceX Mafia,' are founding and leading numerous startups in the space sector.
- These startups have already attracted billions in venture capital and are developing innovative technologies ranging from personal airplanes to satellite services and space manufacturing.
- The success of SpaceX's IPO is anticipated to provide liquidity for angel investing and further boost the space industry by demonstrating a willingness to take significant risks.
- Lessons learned at SpaceX, such as extreme ownership, tackling difficult problems, rapid build-test cycles, and a mission-driven mindset, are being applied by founders of these new ventures.