Dr. John Jurist was the guest for this special Space Show program, our inaugural Monday afternoon program on KKNW in Seattle. Please note that Dr. Jurist was on a VoIP phone line and there were phone line audio problems which cannot be corrected through post production editing. I apologize for this audio problem. Dr. Jurist spoke about investing in alt.space businesses from the perspective of an investor who has done so and who also has a successful track record as a risk taking investor. He explained due diligence, the importance of business planning and management talent and experience. He also talked with us about human factors and how that must be considered in investment project where humans in space are being considered, even the suborbital tourism business. You will not want to miss his comments on screening possible passengers and the disclosure statement that is mandated by current federal law. Dr. Jurist was asked many questions about the market for private spaceflight vehicles, the launch rate and how to lower it, even the best track to follow from high school through college if one wants to be a space entrepreneur. We talked about private and closely held corporations, investor expectations, management expectations and the gaps between the two perspectives. We talked about investors willing and capable to help out the developing management team and the likelihood of the company to accept such help. Dr. Jurist spoke about excessive secrecy and the Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Dr. Jurist was asked about some of the main investment barriers to space commerce and solutions for resolving the issues. Don't miss his reply to this question. This is a comprehensive investment discussion from someone actively involved in investing in NewSpace/Alt.space plus other technology and risk oriented ventures. Dr. Jurist will be glad to respond to your comments and questions. Please send them through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com.
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