Joakim Espeland is the CEO and co-founder of Quadsat, a Danish company that makes high-accuracy antenna test, measurement, and spectrum monitoring solutions. Previously a Telecommunications Technician and subsequently Service Engineer, he started Quadsat in 2017, initially designing the technology and building IP before securing funds to build and grow the company.

He has been approved by the GSOA-MRA satellite-operator members as an Authorized Test Entity, being competent to perform satellite earth station testing and/or evaluation. And he has been instrumental in securing investment for Quadsat, which is backed by industry-leading Venture Capitalists specializing in this sector, alongside investment from the Danish government.

Joakim has also been key to securing testing missions and building relationships with many of the leading players across the satellite industry, including Eutelsat, Govsat, SES, The European Space Agency, and the SOMAP group, amongst others. Together with his co-founder, he has grown the company to scale-up stage over recent years, which now employs more than 40 people. He holds a Bachelor of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering degree.

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