NEW PERSPECTIVES ON SPACE, TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN FRONTIER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

NEW PERSPECTIVES ON SPACE AND HUMAN FRONTIER.

NEW PERSPECTIVES ON SPACE, TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN FRONTIER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

NEW PERSPECTIVES ON SPACE, TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN FRONTIER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

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Akshata Krishnamurthy, founder of Astren Labs, editorial portrait.
Akshata Krishnamurthy, founder of Astren Labs, editorial portrait.
Akshata Krishnamurthy, founder of Astren Labs, editorial portrait.

AWARD WINNING TECHNOLOGY LEADER · FOUNDER · SPEAKER

AWARD WINNING TECHNOLOGY

LEADER · FOUNDER · SPEAKER

AWARD WINNING

TECHNOLOGY LEADER ·

FOUNDER · SPEAKER

AKSHATA
KRISHNAMURTHY

AKSHATA
KRISHNAMURTHY

AKSHATA
KRISHNAMURTHY

AKSHATA
KRISHNAMURTHY

An MIT PhD and NASA Rocket Scientist turned Entrepreneur and Global Speaker helping people expand their boundaries beyond what they believe is possible.

An MIT PhD and NASA Rocket Scientist turned Entrepreneur and Global Speaker helping people expand their boundaries beyond what they believe is possible.

An MIT PhD and NASA Rocket Scientist turned Entrepreneur and Global Speaker helping people expand their boundaries beyond what they believe is possible.

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225K+

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BUILDING AT THE FRONTIER

Dream the impossible. Build the unthinkable.

Dream the impossible. Build the unthinkable.

The future is shaped by people willing to act even before there is a clear path. The most interesting problems worth solving are often ones that have a high risk of failure. That’s when questioning leads to exploration, exploration leads to scientific discovery, discovery leads to new technology, and new technology leads to rethinking what’s possible. Akshata brings this perspective from space missions and frontier technology into conversations about leadership, entrepreneurship, and the systems we’ll need as humans move farther from Earth.

The future is shaped by people willing to act even before there is a clear path. The most interesting problems worth solving are often ones that have a high risk of failure. That’s when questioning leads to exploration, exploration leads to scientific discovery, discovery leads to new technology, and new technology leads to rethinking what’s possible. Akshata brings this perspective from space missions and frontier technology into conversations about leadership, entrepreneurship, and the systems we’ll need as humans move farther from Earth.

“No dream is too big or crazy! Always aim for nothing less than the stars because redefining our boundaries is the first step toward achieving extraordinary things.”

“No dream is too big or crazy! Always aim for nothing less than the stars because redefining our boundaries is the first step toward achieving extraordinary things.”

AKSHATA KRISHNAMURTHY, PH.D.

FOUNDER, ASTREN LABS

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Ideas for people building the future.

Ideas for people building the future.

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Discussions on space, technology, entrepreneurship, and solving tough problems.

Discussions on space, technology, entrepreneurship, and solving tough problems.

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Explore the full story

From a childhood in India to NASA JPL to founder.

From a childhood in India to NASA JPL to founder.

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From keynotes and fireside conversations to workshops, explore five talk pillars from space missions to leadership.

From keynotes and fireside conversations to workshops, explore five talk pillars from space missions to leadership.

AKSHATA KRISHNAMURTHY

Building at the edge of what is possible.

Building at the edge of what is possible.

Space. Technology. Exploration. Intelligent systems. Human capability.

Space. Technology. Exploration. Intelligent systems. Human capability.

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Engineer, entrepreneur, and eternal optimist building at the intersection of space, technology, and human exploration.

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AKSHATA KRISHNAMURTHY

Engineer, entrepreneur, and eternal optimist building at the intersection of space, technology, and human exploration.

Copyright © 2026 Akshata Krishnamurthy

AKSHATA KRISHNAMURTHY

Engineer, entrepreneur, and eternal optimist building at the intersection of space, technology, and human exploration.

Copyright © 2026 Akshata Krishnamurthy

AKSHATA KRISHNAMURTHY

Engineer, entrepreneur, and eternal optimist building at the intersection of space, technology, and human exploration.

Copyright © 2026 Akshata Krishnamurthy