Spire Global CEO Peter Platzer

Peter Platzer, a trailblazer in the aerospace industry, co-founded Spire Global in 2012 with the ambitious goal of harnessing satellite-powered data to provide insights from any location on Earth. His journey into the space sector was marked by significant academic and professional milestones, including an M.S. in Physics from the Technical University of Vienna, an MBA focused on Investment Management and Entrepreneurship from Harvard Business School, and valuable training at CERN and the Max Planck Institute.

Platzer's career transitioned from strategy consulting and quantitative investment management to pioneering small form factor satellites in space, earning him the title of White House Champion of Change in 2013. Spire Global, under his leadership, has achieved remarkable feats, deploying the world’s largest multipurpose satellite constellation and becoming a key player in collecting and analyzing radio frequency data for various industries. With over 100 satellites in orbit, Spire provides vital data solutions and space services to over 810 solution customers across 65 countries, illustrating the company's significant impact on leveraging space-based insights for Earth's benefit.