Venturi Astrolab, Inc.
Manny Shar is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development and strategy within the space sector. Currently serving as the Sr. Director of Business Development & Product Strategy at Astrolab since July 2025, Manny also co-founded the London Space Network in January 2019 to foster networking within the UK space community. Previously, Manny held the position of Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director for UK & Europe at Orbit Fab, where responsible for establishing the UK office and expanding the company’s presence in spacecraft refueling. Other notable roles include Head of Analytics at BryceTech, where Manny contributed to the establishment of the firm's international office, and Yield & Capacity Manager at Inmarsat, focusing on profitability analysis of significant space assets. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Space Studies from the International Space University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Kent.
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Venturi Astrolab, Inc.
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Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. Headquartered in Hawthorne, California, we are an American-owned and American-operated small business. Our team has more than five decades of experience in terrestrial and planetary robotics, electric vehicles, human spaceflight, and human intelligence field operations. Our stellar team, strategic partnerships with cutting-edge companies and institutions combine with our world-class manufacturing, integration and test facility will enable the delivery of lunar and Mars mobility solutions at maximum reliability, flexibility and cost effectiveness. Having a strong, diverse, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we… Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why. Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life. Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best. Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind. Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions. Check out our website for current openings and help us drive the future of planetary exploration & development!