Dan Piemont

Dan Piemont is the Founder, President, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of ABL Space Systems, a company he co-founded in 2017. ABL Space Systems focuses on developing low-cost, resilient space launch systems aimed particularly at the national security space community. Under his leadership, the company has been working on innovative launch technologies, including the RS1 rocket and a unique containerized ground system that allows launches from various flat surfaces worldwide.135

Educational Background and Career Path

Piemont holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Before founding ABL Space Systems, he gained experience in various roles across different sectors:

• Morgan Stanley: Worked in sales and trading for four years.
• First Round Capital: Served as a consultant.
• Redpoint Ventures: Worked as a data scientist.
• AltSchool: Held a position as a senior research engineer.
• Dynasty.com: Acted as Director of Business Development.23

Role at ABL Space Systems

As CFO, Piemont is responsible for directing corporate strategy, business development, government relations, and business operations. He also oversees ABL's initiatives related to space resiliency, including collaborations with the U.S. Air Force and other government entities.15 The company's first test launch occurred in January 2023, though it did not reach orbit; however, valuable data was collected for future improvements.34

Vision and Goals

Piemont envisions ABL Space Systems as a key player in making space access more frequent and reliable. He emphasizes that the company is not merely selling a product but is "building a program" that supports ongoing innovation in the aerospace sector.3