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OC500 2022 – MEDIA, SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT: NICOLAAS VERHEEM

FOUNDER, CEO, TRL11

WHY: Previously ran Irvine’s Teradek, tech company that helped build a revolutionary wireless video transmission system for on-set monitoring on movie and TV sets.

IN THE NEWS: Left Teradek in early 2022 to start TRL11, a new space-related venture. Sees a “big opportunity” in the emerging satellite industry.

NOTABLE: Part of the team that received Academy Award for its technological achievements. The Academy’s “Scientific and Engineering Award” was presented in a virtual ceremony in February 2021. Also won a similarly tech-focused Emmy. QUOTABLE: “Given my background in video and specifically wireless, I really think I can make existing satellites work better.”

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