Amir Blachman '21 Contributor Since 2021
Chief Business Officer | Axiom Space
Biography:
Amir Blachman spent most of his career investing in and leading early stage companies. Before joining Axiom as the company’s first employee, he managed a syndicate of 120 space investors in 11 countries. Through this syndicate, he funded lunar landers, communication networks, Earth imaging satellites, antennae and exploration technologies.
Prior to merging his investment focus with on his lifelong passion for aerospace, Amir worked in real estate development, investment and lending as acquisitions manager and principal. He served as the operations director at BPO PeopleSupport and at WeddingChannel, helping both companies grow towards their ultimate acquisition. Amir’s core capabilities as a practical, mission-focused operator, were developed during his service as an Air Force instructor.
At Axiom, he serves as Chief Business Officer and is responsible for the company’s financial planning, and fundraising, and he plays integral roles in sales and marketing. He holds a BA in Psychology from U.C. Santa Barbara and an MBA from UCLA Anderson. He is an instrument-rated private pilot and lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two daughters.