Watch the full session here: https://ypo.vhx.tv/lap-s08-the-business-of-space-apr-2025

In this eye-opening talk, economist and former White House advisor Pippa Malmgren, PhD. reframes space not as science fiction—but as the next great business frontier. With clarity and urgency, she explains why the space economy represents a shift from scarcity to abundance: unlocking new energy sources, asteroid mining, pharmaceutical innovation, and AI-powered automation beyond Earth.

She reveals how global geopolitics, private enterprise, and strategic infrastructure are converging to create once-unimaginable opportunities—and risks. From the lunar economy to interplanetary internet, Malmgren makes the case that space is no longer optional for business leaders. It’s essential.

Takeaways:
• Space offers game-changing resources and manufacturing capabilities
• Connectivity and data from space will redefine global business
• Private enterprise is driving the new space race—fast
• The geopolitical stakes are real, and business will be impacted