Noemie Alliel

Noemie Alliel is the Managing Director of Starburst Aerospace in Israel.12 She has over 15 years of experience in strategy consulting, operations, entrepreneurship, and business development.12 In her current role at Starburst Aerospace, Alliel is responsible for:

1. Building bridges between startups and large corporations through Starburst's accelerator programs
2. Solving industry gaps via the strategic consulting arm
3. Investing in promising aerospace ventures through Starburst Israel Ventures12

Prior to joining Starburst, Alliel gained experience in various roles, including:

• Working on business development for startups
• Working for a VC fund investing in disruptive technologies, including blockchain6
• Attempting to build an international air show in Israel6

At Starburst, Alliel oversees the Astra accelerator program, which is Israel's first early-stage accelerator focused primarily on space technologies.34 The program aims to support mature research projects, pre-seed, and seed startups in the space tech industry.5

Alliel's expertise lies in identifying promising space tech startups, connecting them with industry stakeholders, and helping them navigate the challenges of the aerospace sector. She emphasizes the importance of patience in the sales cycle and the need for diverse advisory teams for startups in this industry.2