Shahin Farshchi

Shahin Farshchi is a prominent investor and board observer at Impulse Space, a company focused on developing in-space transportation services. He has been with Impulse Space since 2022 and is also a General Partner at Lux Capital, a venture capital firm known for its investments in deep technology and hard science startups. Farshchi's role at Lux Capital includes co-founding and leading investments in various innovative companies, many of which have achieved significant milestones, such as going public or being acquired by major corporations like Intel and Amazon.125

Farshchi holds a PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has a background that combines engineering and entrepreneurship. His career began with software startups, leading to the establishment of his own startup in 2004, which was based on his research in brain signal interpretation. He has been actively involved in the investment community for over two decades, focusing on companies that challenge conventional technologies and push the boundaries of innovation.236

In addition to his work at Impulse Space and Lux Capital, Farshchi is recognized for his insights into the future of technology and space exploration, often discussing trends and investment strategies in various forums and podcasts.34