Peter Ruderman
Founder of Almagest Space Corporation
San Francisco, California
Overview
Work Experience
Co-Founder & Vice President
2023 - Current
Almagest is building a high-capacity and ultra-high throughput satellite data relay network utilizing E-band radio frequency and Free Space Optical communications. The revolutionary approach will deploy ultra-efficient inter-connected satellites operating in LEO orbit and establish large pipes for secured data transfer bypassing congested and vulnerable terrestrial networks. This space backbone will also function as a relay network for space data download & conduit for in-space communications.
Partner
2021
E2MC is an Orlando, Florida-based venture capital firm focused on early stage investments in space sector companies. For more information visit our website at e2mc.space
Venture Partner
2020
E2MC is an Orlando, Florida-based venture capital firm focused on early stage investments in space sector companies.
Advisor
2020
TrustPoint is developing a set of cutting edge position, navigation and timing solutions to help augment the existing US GPS system, increasing its reliability, security, availability and accuracy.
TrustPoint is developing GPS technology with performance and reliability for automation, infrastructure, and augmented reality.
Raised $2,200,000.00 from OpAmp Capital.
Co-Founder and Advisor
2004
Aniara provides capacity and other satellite based services in Asia and to Government suppliers and represents space clients in business development, commercial, and regulatory matters.
Advisor
2020 - 2022
Unfurl was a ghost kitchen venture operating two delivery-only restaurants in the SF Bay Area.
Legal & BD Advisor
2020 - 2021
DKS is developing a next generation beta-emitting radioisotope battery solution with unique technological advantages in terms of compact size, form factor flexibility, and reliable power for decades.
VP - Legal and Regulatory Affairs
2015 - 2020
Astro Digital is a supplier of satellite systems and components for third party missions. Responsible for all legal, commercial, and regulatory matters.
Co-Founder and VP Legal and Regulatory Affairs
2016 - 2019
Helios is a Vancouver-based holding company created to develop a global S-band mobile satellite constellation for M2M/asset tracking & monitoring, IOT and datacasting markets. EchoStar Satellite Corporation acquired Helios in October, 2019.
General Counsel
2008 - 2010
Responsible for legal and regulatory matters for owner-operator of two large GEO satellites providing core broadcasting and video services in SE Asia, India, and the Middle East. The satellites were purchased in-orbit in late 2009 by Intelsat and SES.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1982 - 1985
Bachelor’s Degree
1977 - 1981