About
What is Moonbeam?
Moonbeam offers boutique consulting services to corporate innovation labs, enterprise investors, economic development councils, startups and nonprofit clients through Moonbeam Exchange. We accelerate the pace of innovation by removing the friction between enterprise level clients and their innovation needs through market landscape research, innovation tech scouting, comprehensive market analysis and innovation programs
Who is Moonbeam?
Our team of exceptional professionals are united by a shared passion to tackle the big challenges through innovation. for driving and delivering results that surpass expectations. With diverse backgrounds and expertise, our visionaries bring together a wealth of knowledge and out-of-the-box thinking. Get to know the individuals who will champion your success and guide you on your transformational journey.
Why Moonbeam?
Our founder grew up in the shadow of NASA-Johnson Space Center with the Saturn 5 rocket stretched out on the lawn — reminding him daily of what human ingenuity can accomplish. Moonbeam invokes the spirit of the space program and its commitment to taking on audacious goals. We believe that innovation calls for bold vision and the ability to think differently — one part Nikola Tesla and one part David Bowie.
Meet the Team
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Nirav S. Desai
CEO
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Troy DeFrank
VP OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
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Patti Brooke
MANAGING DIRECTOR
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Raquel Jacinto
MANAGER OF DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYTICS
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Filipa Matos
DATA SCIENTIST
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Lucas Coito
DATA SCIENTIST
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Rachel Dendiu
INNOVATION BROKER, US FEDERAL
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Trond Nilsen
COO FOR MB LABS PROJECT ENVISION
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Phil Lamb
CTO FOR MB LABS PROJECT ENVISION
Our Values
Moonbeam is committed to unlocking human creativity and ingenuity across the world. This commitment is guided by three pillars.
Sustainability
Global connections that help the planet
The smart use of technology reduces unnecessary business travel meaning you travel to close a deal, but not to explore opportunities. We are helping economic development organizations make global connections where they travel to close deals, not make introductions.
Accessibility
Collaboration accessible to all
Moonbeam enables people to collaborate across all abilities. As part of our interest in making our app suitable for everyone, Moonbeam is an active contributor to forums such as the XR ACCESS research group.
Inclusivity
Supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology scouting
Moonbeam’s approach to Idea and IP attribution transcends traditional dynamics to help amplify input from all team members, particularly those whose voices are unintentionally marginalized within the workplace.
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Seattle
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Lisbon
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Christchurch