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Junaid Mian

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Former Venture Partner at 1435 Capital

Princeton, New Jersey

Writes $250K – $3M checks · typically $1M

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About

Junaid Mian is Director at EarthLight Foundation and Board Member focused on developing cultural infrastructure for the emerging cislunar economy. He hosts the SpaceCulture podcast, holds early-stage investments in NewSpace companies including Axiom Space, and leads the Biomed Vector at New Worlds Faire. He also directs Project DreamScopes, a high school competition designed to develop the cislunar workforce pipeline.

Experience

  1. EarthLight FoundationBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentAustin, TX
  2. Medical Center Health SystemClinical Staff Pharmacistcurrent2010 — presentOdessa, Texas
  3. SpaceFundShareholdercurrent2019 — presentHouston, Texas, United States
  4. BoryungAdvisory Board Membercurrent2024 — present
  5. Axiom SpaceSeed Investorcurrent2018 — presentHouston, Texas, United States
  6. Orbit FabSeed Investorcurrent2018 — presentLafayette, Colorado, United States
  7. Solstar Space Co.Seed Investorcurrent2018 — presentSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States
  8. Neurohacker CollectiveSeed Investorcurrent2017 — presentCarlsbad, California, United States
  9. 1435 Capital ManagementVenture Partner2024 — 2026Skillman, NJ
  10. SP8CEVCManaging Partner/ Founding Partner2019 — 2021New York, New York, United States
  11. CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Seed Investor2018 — 2019Houston, Texas, United States
  12. Duane ReadeStaff Pharmacist2010New York City
  13. New York Board of TradeFloor Trader (Sugar #11)2009New York City
  14. Express ScriptsStaff Pharmacist2007 — 2009Greater Philadelphia Area
  15. Serenity Dental CareCo-Founder2006 — 2007Edison, New Jersey, United States
  16. Medco HealthStaff Pharmacist2004 — 2006Willingboro, NJ
  17. Rite Aid PharmacyStaff Pharmacist2000 — 2004Greater Philadelphia Area
  18. WalgreensStaff Pharmacist1999 — 2000Phoenix, Arizona Area

Skills & more

AI FluencyVenture Capital4Start-up Ventures3Early Stage Investment2Analytical Skills1Business DevelopmentAngel Investing9EntrepreneurshipNewspace6PharmacyHealthcare3Medicine3
+12 moreFutures TradingNonprofit OrganizationsOperations ManagementNew Business DevelopmentFinanceSocial Media MarketingBlockchainLeadershipManagementCommunicationPersonal BrandingTeam Building

Languages English · Hindi · Spanish

  • Certificate of completion: Claude 101 — Anthropic
  • Google AI Essentials — Coursera
  • Pennsylvania Pharmacist License — Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs
  • New Jersey Pharmacist License — New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Division of Consumer Affairs
  • New York Pharmacist License — The University of the State of New York Education Department Office of the Professions
  • Arizona Pharmacist License — Arizona State Board of Pharmacy
  • New Mexico Pharmacist License — New Mexico Board of Pharmacy
  • Texas Pharmacist License — Texas State Board of Pharmacy

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Investments

Investor

Axiom SpaceMAX SPACENeurohacker CollectiveOrbit FabRadian AerospaceSolstar SpaceSpace ForgeSpaceXThrone BioVoyager Space

Per curated public sources.

Network1

Dylan Taylor
Global business leader, commercial astronaut, and philanthropist active in the NewSpace sector

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Junaid Mian?
Junaid Mian is Director at EarthLight Foundation and Board Member focused on developing cultural infrastructure for the emerging cislunar economy. He hosts the SpaceCulture podcast, holds early-stage investments in NewSpace companies including Axiom Space, and leads the Biomed Vector at New Worlds Faire. He also directs Project DreamScopes, a high school competition designed to develop the cislunar workforce pipeline.
What check size does Junaid Mian write?
Junaid Mian typically writes checks of $250K – $3M.
What companies has Junaid Mian invested in?
Investments tracked here include Axiom Space, MAX SPACE, Neurohacker Collective, Orbit Fab, Radian Aerospace, Solstar Space, Space Forge, SpaceX, Throne Bio, Voyager Space.
Where did Junaid Mian go to school?
Junaid Mian studied at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), Pharmacy).

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Also worked at EarthLight Foundation1

Rick TumlinsonPartner at SpaceFund