Giovanni Pandolfi Bortoletto

Giovanni Pandolfi Bortoletto is a seasoned aerospace professional with extensive experience in the space industry, particularly in startups. As co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Leaf Space since June 2014, Giovanni has played a pivotal role in providing innovative Ground Segment as-a-Service solutions. Prior experience includes serving as Launch General Director and Main Project Officer for the Rocksanne I-X project at Skyward Experimental Rocketry, an organization founded by Giovanni to advance experimental rocketry among students at Politecnico di Milano. Giovanni's earlier internship at D-Orbit involved the development of ignition systems for solid rocket motors. Giovanni holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Politecnico di Milano and a diploma from Scuola Militare Aeronautica "G.Douhet."