Where does Hira Virdee work?

Hira Virdee is CEO of Lumi Space.

What companies did Hira Virdee found?

Hira Virdee founded Lumi Space.

Where did Hira Virdee go to school?

Hira Virdee studied at University of Oxford (Physics); UCL (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)); UCL (MSc, Physics).

Hira Virdee

Founder

CEO at Lumi Space

London, England, United Kingdom

FoundedLumi Space

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About

Hira Virdee is Chief Executive Officer at a stealth space startup. The company works to reduce risks to satellite operations by decreasing the uncertainty operators encounter and by supporting technology development in the NewSpace sector.

CEO at Lumi Space

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Entrepreneur FirstBengaluru · $1M – $7M checks

Experience

Stealth Space StartupChief Executive Officercurrent2025 — present
Lumi SpaceFounder and CEOcurrent2018 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
University of OxfordVisiting Fellow2021 — 2026Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Spaced VenturesInvestment Advisory Board2020 — 2023
MopedSpottedFounder2017 — 2019London Area, United Kingdom
Entrepreneur FirstEF11 Cohort Member2018 — 2019London Area, United Kingdom
CervelloData Science and Management Consultant2017 — 2018London Area, United Kingdom
Praesto ConsultingBusiness Intelligence Consultant2015 — 2017
University College LondonPHD Researcher2011 — 2016London Area, United Kingdom
University College LondonVice Warden2014 — 2015Hawkridge House
XENESIS LIMITEDAnalyst2014 — 2015Greater Guildford Area, United Kingdom
MICROBOOKS LIMITEDDeveloper, videographer and editor2010 — 2013Hampshire, UK
Orbeus LtdCofounder and CEO2011 — 2012London Area, United Kingdom

Skills & more

English2Data Analysis24Business Intelligence18Statistics17Research16OBIEE2Big Data4Economics3Social Media3International Relations2Financial Modeling1Politics1

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Languages English · French · Punjabi

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hira Virdee?: Hira Virdee is Chief Executive Officer at a stealth space startup. The company works to reduce risks to satellite operations by decreasing the uncertainty operators encounter and by supporting technology development in the NewSpace sector.
Where does Hira Virdee work?: Hira Virdee is CEO of Lumi Space.
What companies did Hira Virdee found?: Hira Virdee founded Lumi Space.
Where did Hira Virdee go to school?: Hira Virdee studied at University of Oxford (Physics); UCL (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)); UCL (MSc, Physics).

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