Karl Stedman

Karl Stedman is the CEO and co-founder of Pulse Space, a company developing a remote power network in orbit using high-energy laser technology to deliver energy across space. Under his leadership, Pulse Space has secured early commercial customers and multiple U.S. Space Force contracts while preparing for its first on-orbit demonstration mission. A self-taught entrepreneur, Karl has founded and led companies across the artificial intelligence, aerospace, and financial technology sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Lewis-Clark State College, where he earned Academic All-American honors as a collegiate basketball player.