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Kyle Acierno

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Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Exobiosphere

Luxembourg

FoundedExobiosphere

About

Kyle Acierno is the CEO and co-founder of Exobiosphere, a company focused on using microgravity for drug discovery. Over the past decade he has worked in commercial space exploration, leading organizations in Asia, the United States, and Europe, where he closed over $100M in sales, opened three offices, and participated in venture capital rounds totaling more than $200M that preceded an IPO. He has served on the boards of various organizations, chaired commercial and technical working groups, and presented on legal matters at the UN and at the national level in Europe and North America; he holds a Bachelor's degree in International Security and a Master of Science in Space Studies.

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Exobiosphere

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Exobiosphere's investors · 2

Expansion VenturesParisExpon CapitalLuxembourg · $550K – $1.6M checks

Co-founders at Exobiosphere

BSBruno Santos
Bruno SantosCo-Founder & Director of R&D
OBOlivia Borgue
Olivia BorgueCo-Founder & Director of Engineering

Experience

  1. ExobiosphereCEO & Co-Foundercurrent2024 — presentLuxembourg
  2. OffWorldManaging Director2023 — 2024Luxembourg
  3. ispace, inc.CEO of ispace technologies U.S.2020 — 2022United States
  4. ispace, inc.Vice President Global Sales and Strategy2019 — 2020Tokyo, Japan
  5. ispace, inc.Managing Director, ispace Europe2017 — 2019Luxembourg
  6. ispace, inc.Global Business Development Manager2015 — 2017Tokyo, Japan
  7. Simon Fraser Student SocietyExternal Relations Officer2010 — 2013Vancouver, Canada Area
  8. Berlitz CorporationCorporate Trainer2007 — 2009Shanghai, China

Skills & more

Public Speaking68Leadership24Strategic Planning9Communication6Management1Strategy1International Relations73Political Science37Research39Foreign Policy10Politics11Entrepreneurship14
+12 morePolicySpace PolicySpace LawIntercultural CommunicationOrganizational EffectivenessPolicy AnalysisTeachingEnvironmental PolicyPolitical CampaignsOrganizational StructurePolitical CommunicationConsulting

Languages Chinese · English · Spanish

  • Padi Avanced Diver — PADI
  • Advanced Speaker — Toastmasters International

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kyle Acierno?
Kyle Acierno is the CEO and co-founder of Exobiosphere, a company focused on using microgravity for drug discovery. Over the past decade he has worked in commercial space exploration, leading organizations in Asia, the United States, and Europe, where he closed over $100M in sales, opened three offices, and participated in venture capital rounds totaling more than $200M that preceded an IPO. He has served on the boards of various organizations, chaired commercial and technical working groups, and presented on legal matters at the UN and at the national level in Europe and North America; he holds a Bachelor's degree in International Security and a Master of Science in Space Studies.
Where does Kyle Acierno work?
Kyle Acierno is Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Exobiosphere.
What companies did Kyle Acierno found?
Kyle Acierno founded Exobiosphere.
Where did Kyle Acierno go to school?
Kyle Acierno studied at International Space University (Masters of Space Studies, Aerospace); Simon Fraser University (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and National Security Studies); Tsinghua University (Master's degree, International Relations and Affairs).

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