Winnie Lai

Winnie Lai is an accomplished entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in the space and technology sectors. As the Founder and CEO of Auriga Space since August 2022, Winnie leads efforts to ensure efficient and responsive space launches. Previously, Winnie served as an Entrepreneur In Residence at Launchpad Capital and held the position of VP of Product & Business Development at SpinLaunch, a company focused on kinetic space launch systems backed by prominent VC firms. Winnie's career also includes significant roles such as Chief Operating Officer at SmartPay Leasing, co-founder of Clinicbook, and founder of Zebra Textbooks, showcasing a strong track record in innovative business solutions and operations. Winnie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Physics with a minor in Commerce from The University of British Columbia.