Speaking Engagements
2023-2024
Space & Satellite Sector in the Pacific Northwest
State of the Space Industrial Base Workshop - Seattle - June 2024
Space to Grow: Overview of the Space & Satellite Opportunity
Northwest I-90 Manufacturing Alliance - Couer d'Alene, ID - May 2024
Space to Grow: Satellites, Space Economy & the Future (Keynote)
NewSpace ShowSpace - Albuquerque - December 2023
Space to Grow: Overview of the Space & Satellite Sector
OneEastside Innovation Summit - November 2023
Orbits & Megabits: Data, Communications & the Commercial Space Race
Eclipse IP Futures Conference - Cary, NC - October 2023
What's Up in Space: The Grand Tour
Northeastern University Seattle - July 2023
Satellite City: Space in the Pacific Northwest
The Rainier Club - Seattle - June 2023
Space in the Pacific Northwest (National Security Edition)
Space Industrial Conference - Albuquerque - May 2023
Satellite City: Space in the Pacific Northwest (Keynote)
University of Washington Space Symposium - May 2023
What's Up in Space: The Grand Tour
Northeastern University Seattle - May 2023
Satellite City: The Space Economy in the Greater Seattle Area
Greater Seattle Partners - May 2023
What's Up in Space: The Grand Tour
Pacific Northwest Aerospace & Defense Conference - April 2023
Space in the Pacific Northwest
Space Entrepreneurs - April 2023
Space in the Pacific Northwest (National Security Edition)
State of the Space Industrial Base Workshop - March 2023
2021-2022
Space Commercialization and National Security
IEEE Tech Talk - December 2022
Space Commercialization & The Fourth Domain
Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition
Supply Chain Opportunities Conference - December 2022
The Rest of the Story: Space Industry Overview
TechStars Startup Weekend Space - November 2022
Seattle Space Economy & Workforce
Introductory Talk & Panel Discussion
NewSpace Conference - August 2022
The New Space Race: Technology Enablers & Business Drivers
IEEE Seattle Tech Conference - June 2022
Space Supply Chain Update
Pacific Northwest Aerospace & Defense Conference - June 2022
The New Space Race: Seattle Edition
Guest Lecture at Northeastern University Seattle - May 2022
Collaborating to Build the Washington Space Sector
Sigma Design Seattle Space Industry Happy Hour - April 2022
Space Opportunities
PNDC Supply Chain Opportunities Conference - December 2021
Q&A with Stan Shull on the Washington Space Sector (Keynote)
UW Space Symposium - November 2021
The Washington State Space Ecosystem
Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance - October 2021
Washington State Space Industry: Opportunities for Aerospace Suppliers
Aerospace Futures Alliance - July 2021
Space Suppliers: Insights from the Supply Chain (Moderator)
Inland Northwest Aerospace Coalition Conference - June 2021
Space is Open for Business: Seattle Edition (Panelist)
Space Entrepreneurs - May 2021
2020 & Earlier
Space Industry Overview: Opportunities & Challenges
Aerospace Futures Alliance - December 2020
The Challenges of Space Entrepreneurship (Moderator)
UW Space Symposium - November 2020
The New Normal of NewSpace (Panelist)
Space Entrepreneurs - April 2020
Mission to Mars (Panelist)
MIT Enterprise Forum - February 2020
Bridging Academia, Industry and Government (Panelist)
UW Space Symposium - December 2019
M&A Workshop - How to Get Bought and Not Sold
Oregon Venture Fund - October 2019
Q&A with Washington Space CEOs (Moderator)
Aerospace Futures Alliance Annual Summit - October 2019
Space Industry Context & Trends: Bluesky Exercise
Washington State Space Coalition - March 2019
Washington State Space Strategy Session (Facilitator)
Washington State Space Coalition - January 2019
Finding Your Exit (Panelist)
Lane Powell Startup Seminar - December 2018
Bootstrapping Your Ecosystem: Leveraging Partnerships for Growth & Exit
Madrona Ventures - July 2018
OneEastside Innovation Summit 2023
Redmond, WA
Eclipse IP Futures Conference 2023
Cary, NC
State of the Space Industrial Base 2023 Albuquerque
Northeastern University
Seattle - May 2022
Pacific Northwest Aerospace Defense Conference - June 2022
Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition December 2021
NewSpace Conference
August 2022
AFA Washington State
Space Opportunities
July 2021
Washington State
Space Coalition
2019 Strategy Session
UW Space Policy & Research Center Symposium 2019
In the Press
Amazon Reveals Project Kuiper Satellites Using Laser Links
GeekWire - 12/14/2023
“Given that Kuiper is ramping up its mass production now to start full-scale deployment in 2024, this is a critical milestone,” Shull told GeekWire.
The State of the Optical Communications Market
Via Satellite - 11/28/2023
“Just like we moved from dial up internet to fiber, [satellite optical communications] are inevitable. It's not a question of if it happens, it's just a question of when and how fast,” Shull says.
Speakers: Space Sector Providing Thrust, Opportunity for Eastside Companies, Economy
425Business - 11/3/2023
"Large, legacy space and satellite players are merging with each other, and acquiring, partnering, or investing in space startups to address the disruptive competitive dynamic," Shull said.
Alliance Velocity: Paving the Way for Commercial Space Tech
Space Impulse - 10/31/2023
“[The space industry is] learning to do go-to-market partnerships or partnerships around innovation…there’s still a lot to do”, Shull states. “I created my consulting practice largely around helping companies either get into the space sector, or if they’re already in the space sector, to grow faster with a better strategy.”
Welcome Magazine - 9/20/2023
Stan Shull, a seasoned space industry analyst, encapsulates the excitement, "It’s great to have Gravitics as part of our entrepreneurial space sector. Their StarMax module is huge, both in size and potential. Standing inside their spacious mockup gave me a glimpse into humanity’s exciting future in space.”
Beyond the Clouds: Seattle is Now a 'Powerhouse' for Satellite Technology
Puget Sound Business Journal - 7/24/2023
The Seattle area has "the makings of a powerhouse when it comes to both national security space and the long-range exploration and development of space,” said aerospace expert Stan Shull.
NASA's Economic Impact Report Card for Washington State Highlights Blue Origin
Geekwire - 3/10/2023
The Seattle-area space economy "encompasses the entire end-to-end space and satellite value chain, from component manufacturing to satellites to rockets to space infrastructure and space communications and data services,” said Stan Shull.
Analyst: New SpaceX funding could mean more work for Redmond Starlink facility
Puget Sound Business Journal - 1/8/2023
[SpaceX Starlink's] "ramp-up in satellite size, capability, and
production volume could be quite significant for continued investment
and hiring here locally,” said Stan Shull.
Washington State Needs Space to Grow
by Stan Shull - Northwest Aerospace News - April/May 2022
"The Pacific Northwest space industry is uniquely entrepreneurial and spans every major sector of the space and satellite value chain."
Report: State's space industry has more than doubled in last 4 years
Puget Sound Business Journal - 2/24/2022
"Around 38% of satellites currently in operation come from Puget Sound manufacturers, according to aerospace analyst Stan Shull."
Washington state space economy more than doubles
SpaceNews - 2/22/2022
“Washington is poised to become a major global space hub,” said Stan Shull, principal of consulting firm Alliance Velocity.
Blue Origin leases new warehouses in Kent, office space in Renton
Puget Sound Business Journal - 1/7/2022
"The count of open (Blue Origin) positions has risen dramatically since July, probably due to a combination of company growth and backfill," said Stan Shull, founder of Alliance Velocity, which tracks the space industry.
Seattle-based satellite company hits milestones with recent launches
Puget Sound Business Journal - 12/20/2021
“They clearly have embraced revisit rate as a key competitive advantage and something they intend to focus on as they build out and operate their satellite constellation,” Shull said.
As Big Tech Grows in the Pandemic, Seattle Grows With It
New York Times - 10/12/2021
"We have the key pillars of the ecosystem: the companies, the universities, the skilled work force and a compelling place to live," Mr. Shull said. "The [Seattle] region is poised for even more growth."
Puget Sound region emerging as a satellite capital amid shift to mass production
Puget Sound Business Journal - 9/4/2021
“Seattle is the most homegrown, entrepreneurial space ecosystem” that isn’t located near a NASA center or military space base, said Stan Shull, managing director of space advisory firm Alliance Velocity.
Building a robust space economy requires more partnerships by Stan Shull - SpaceNews - 9/22/2020
"Partnerships are the oxidizer for the space economy, and the companies who excel at partnering will rocket ahead of the pack."
Project Kuiper: Amazon Bets $10 Billion on the Future of Space Commerce
Data Center Frontier – 8/4/2020
“Amazon is a leader in cloud computing. Adding AWS Ground Station capabilities and now satellite broadband will drive more traffic and services for its core cloud computing business unit,” said space industry analyst and consultant Stan Shull.
SpaceBuffs Profile: Stan Shull
Q&A with Stan Shull - Lift Magazine, Winter 2018
"I’m very enthusiastic about the new entrepreneurial space age. I believe private-sector innovation will accelerate space exploration and development."
