Hugh Kolias

Hugh Kolias

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Hugh Kolias is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Canada Rocket Company, a startup focused on developing medium-lift rockets designed to launch satellites into space. Under his leadership, the company has attracted significant investment from institutions like the Business Development Bank of Canada, which has been pivotal in fostering a resurgence in the Canadian aerospace sector. Kolias emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for aerospace professionals in Canada and has played a crucial role in facilitating the return of talent from international companies like SpaceX to contribute to Canada's burgeoning space industry.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
30,139
Power
1,348$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 8.00 0.08% +0% 38,005,238 30,139 $1,700,000 1,348$
Totals 1 38,005,238 30,139 $1,700,000 1,348$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Hugh Kolias, CEO and co-founder of Canada Rocket Company, says access to industry events and government decision-makers prompted his company to join the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries. 8

The Globe and Mail: Defence group sees record membership as firms position for Ottawa’s spending boom

Canada Canada: Hugh Kolias, co-founder and chief executive officer of Canada Rocket Company, said support from investors has been key to attracting Canadians working in aerospace abroad. 7

The Globe and Mail: BDC targets rockets, semiconductors as first investments under new defence strategy