Jeffrey Manber
Jeffrey Manber is a recognized innovator in bringing about a competitive space marketplace. In the 1980's he worked with Shearson Lehman to realize the first Wall Street fund dedicated to private space ventures. In the 1990's, he served as Managing Director of Energia USA, representing the Russian space organization NPO Energia in its discussions with NASA and American aerospace companies. He also assisted on the privatization of NPO Energia. Later, he became CEO of MirCorp, the Dutch venture that leased the Russian space station Mir, signed with NBC to do a game show in space, signed Dennis Tito to his historic launch contract and worked with Hollywood starts from James Cameron to Mark Burnett of Survivor and Lance Bass of 'NSync. Currently, Mr. Manber is CEO of SFESpaceworks, a new venture co-founded by Professor Bob Twiggs of Stanford University, among others, to provide a platform for the small launch vehicle, small satellite community. It is scheduled to open in the New Year. He also advises organizations and companies on space policy and trade issues. Mr. Manber is also currently writing a book on his odyssey with the Russian space program, and is the co-author of Lincoln's Wrath, the story of how Abraham Lincoln censored the anti-war press during the Civil War. Visit It's www.sefspaceworks.com for more information.