Sam joined the Lockheed Martin Ventures team from Lockheed Martin’s Space Business Area where he previously led the team responsible for Space-related inorganic investment strategy. In addition to influencing enterprise strategy and executing multiple transformative acquisitions, Sam directly supported LMV’s execution of Space-related venture investments. Sam’s primary investment focus at Lockheed is in aeronautics technologies, advanced weapons, cybersecurity and climate technology.

Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Sam held multiple investment management roles, including at an emerging market private equity firm and a bulge-bracket investment bank, where he gained experience investing in multiple end-markets and across the capital structure. Sam holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Emory University, an MBA from Boston University, and a Masters in Law & Diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts.