Hyder Alabed
About Hyder Alabed
Hyder Alabed is the Head of Reef Starter at Orbital Reef, currently working at BLUE ORIGIN in Seattle, Washington, facilitating access for innovative companies to the Orbital Reef space station.
Professional Background
Hyder Alabed is currently the head of Reef Starter at Blue Origin, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Seattle, Washington, where he oversees the development of commercial opportunities in low Earth orbit. Before joining Blue Origin, Alabed worked at Techstars as a Director for 10 months from 2021 to 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Previous Experience
Throughout his career, Hyder Alabed has accumulated significant experience in various roles across multiple industries. Prior to his current role, he served as Ventures Lead at Lockheed Martin for three years in Orlando, Florida. He also worked as an Investor at Dynamo Ventures for 7 months, a Disney Accelerator Analyst for 4 months, and a Data Analyst at The Walt Disney Company for 1 year. He has also held positions as a Portfolio Management Analyst at Waddell & Reed and as a Paralegal at WilliamsGautier Law Firm.
Orbital Reef Head Of Reef Starter
Hyder Alabed leads the Reef Starter initiative at Blue Origin, aiming to facilitate access for innovative companies to the Orbital Reef space station. His role involves overseeing the development of commercial opportunities in low Earth orbit. Under his leadership, the initiative seeks to be a hub for burgeoning businesses in space exploration and technology.
Educational Background
Hyder Alabed studied at Florida State University, where he earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Statistics and Applied Economics. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in both quantitative analysis and economic principles, which are integral to his current and previous roles.