About
Neil is a deep-tech engineering leader who oversaw the development of the UK's most advanced Hyperloop pod and reached the global finals of SpaceX's competition twice. He has also built supersonic rockets recognised by the European Space Agency and raised funding for frontier engineering projects.
CEO at Lodestar
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Experience
- Lodestar SpaceCo-Foundercurrent2023 — presentLos Angeles, California, United States
Education
- University of California, BerkeleyYear Abroad, Mechanical Engineering
- The University of EdinburghMaster's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Skills & more
Team Leadership21Product Ideation6Project Management7Teamwork103D Printing13Manufacturing10Computer-Aided Design (CAD)12
- ESA Spacecraft Operations — European Space Agency - ESA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Neil Buchanan work?
- Neil Buchanan is CEO at Lodestar.
- What companies did Neil Buchanan found?
- Neil Buchanan founded Lodestar.
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