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⚫ '''François Dubrulle''' (born 1967) is a French businessman<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Green Airliner raising $100m fund to promote rotable financing, plans larger second vehicle in 2018 |url=https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/62768-62768 |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=DealStreetAsia |language=en}}</ref> entrepreneur with a career, predominantly in the ] and ] industries.


'''François Dubrulle''' (born 1967) is a French businessman and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Qosmosys, a space technology company focused on lunar exploration and the development of innovative technologies for space applications<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Mr Francois Dubrulle – Global Space Technology Convention & Exhibition (GSTCE) |url=https://space.org.sg/gstce/team-member/mr-francois-dubrulle/ |access-date=2025-01-03 |language=en-US}}</ref>. Prior to founding Qosmosys, Dubrulle gained significant experience in the deep-tech and aerospace sectors<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Francois Dubrulle {{!}} Singapore Business Review |url=https://sbr.com.sg/contributor/francois-dubrulle |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=sbr.com.sg |language=en}}</ref>. He has also developed a framework for understanding business growth within organizations, emphasizing the importance of addressing conflicts of interest at all levels. He is the founder and CEO of space-tech startup ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Singapore's Qosmosys announces $100m seed funding |url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/DealStreetAsia/Singapore-s-Qosmosys-announces-100m-seed-funding |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Nikkei Asia |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Faleti |first=Joshua |date=2024-03-26 |title=Qosmosys and LSA Partner to Advance Lunar Economy Initiatives |url=https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/qosmosys-and-lsa-partner-to-advance-lunar-economy-initiatives/ |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=SpaceWatch.GLOBAL |language=en-US}}</ref> a space technology company<ref>{{Cite web |last=Petraeus |first=Michael |date=2023-10-26 |title=S'pore startup Qosmosys raises US$100 million to launch a mining vehicle to the Moon by 2027 |url=https://vulcanpost.com/843428/qosmosys-raises-us100-million-to-launch-mining-vehicle-to-moon/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Vulcan Post |language=en-US}}</ref> focused on lunar exploration and the development of technologies for space applications.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Mr Francois Dubrulle – Global Space Technology Convention & Exhibition (GSTCE) |url=https://space.org.sg/gstce/team-member/mr-francois-dubrulle/ |access-date=2025-01-03 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Space Tech Startup Qosmosys Announces Seed Round |url=https://www.asiabusinessoutlook.com/news/space-tech-startup-qosmosys-announces-seed-round-nwid-5177.html#google_vignette |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=www.asiabusinessoutlook.com}}</ref> Prior to founding Qosmosys, Dubrulle worked in the deep-tech and aerospace sectors.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Francois Dubrulle {{!}} Singapore Business Review |url=https://sbr.com.sg/contributor/francois-dubrulle |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=sbr.com.sg |language=en}}</ref> He has also theorized a framework for understanding business growth within organizations, emphasizing the importance of reforms to address conflicts of interest at all levels.


== Early Life and Education   == == Early life and education   ==
François was born in 1967 near Paris to Maryse Freland and Michel Dubrulle. His family has origins in northern France with branches in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Belgium. Dubrulle graduated in 1991 from ISAE-SUPAERO, an aerospace engineering school in Toulouse, France. He holds a master's degree in physics and an Executive MBA. Dubrulle was born in 1967 near Paris to Maryse Freland and Michel Dubrulle. His family has origins in northern France with branches in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Belgium. He graduated in 1991 from ],<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PmjvKDTSyc |title=Nos consuls à Singapour ! |date=2022-01-27 |last=ISAE SUPAERO ENSICA Alumni |access-date=2025-01-03 |via=YouTube}}</ref> an aerospace engineering school in Toulouse, France. He holds a master's degree in physics and an Executive MBA.


== Professional Career  == == Professional career  ==
Dubrulle began his career at Matra Marconi Space (now part of Airbus Defence & Space) in the early 1990s. He gained experience in aerospace engineering systems and the associated risks of developing complex technological architectures. He subsequently expanded his focus to integrate technical knowledge with strategic business modeling. Dubrulle began his career at ] (now part of ]) <ref>{{Cite report |url=https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/941562/ |title=Tridimensional Temperature Map Interpolation for Spacecraft Thermoelastic Analysis |last=Dubrulle |first=François |last2=Renard |first2=Patrice |date=1994-06-01 |publisher=SAE Technical Paper |issue=941562 |location=Warrendale, PA |language=English}}</ref>in the early 1990s, where he gained experience in aerospace engineering systems and the risks associated with developing complex technologies. He subsequently expanded his focus to integrate technical knowledge with strategic business modeling.<ref name=":1" /> He has introduced several innovations in various sectors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Green Airliner raising $100m fund to promote rotable financing, plans larger second vehicle in 2018 |url=https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/62768-62768 |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=DealStreetAsia |language=en}}</ref>


⚫ In 2021, Dubrulle founded Qosmosys,<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Dasgupta |first=Upasana |date=2022 |title=Lunar Missions by Newer Space Actors in the Next Five Years: An Evaluation of Legal Issues |url=https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/jrlsl46&div=10&id=&page= |journal=Journal of Space Law |volume=46 |pages=158}}</ref> which aims to develop sustainable lunar infrastructure and foster international collaboration in space exploration. Under his leadership, Qosmosys has becomepart of the global space industry, focusing on the ZeusX<ref>{{Cite web |last=Qosmosys |first=Press |date=2023-02-16 |title=Airbus to design Qosmosys' 'ZeusX' Moon Mission |url=https://qosmosys.com/airbus-to-design-qosmosys-zeusx-moon-mission |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=Qosmosys |language=en-US}}</ref> spacecraft, designed for the lunar economy in partnership with ] Defence & Space.
⚫ Since 2005, Dubrulle has pursued entrepreneurial ventures. He founded The Green Airline in Switzerland in 2007 and The Green Airliner Singapore (TGAS) in 2015<ref name=":1" />. He has introduced several innovations in various sectors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Green Airliner raising $100m fund to promote rotable financing, plans larger second vehicle in 2018 |url=https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/62768-62768 |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=DealStreetAsia |language=en}}</ref>


He has co-authored a book on ], ''Calcul des structures par la méthode des éléments finis.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Calcul des Structures par la Méthode des Éléments Finis |url=https://www.cepadues.com/livres/sciences/mecanique-physique/1449-calcul-des-structures-par-la-methode-des-elements-finis-9782364939073.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqQld6R1IXuGK6AWxCT3AwfTcSz_1vuziPHNgmwuqOOx_yIru2p |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Éditions Cépaduès |language=fr}}</ref>
⚫ In 2021, Dubrulle founded Qosmosys<ref name=":0" />, a company focused on developing sustainable lunar infrastructure<ref>{{Cite web |last=Faleti |first=Joshua |date=2024-03-26 |title=Qosmosys and LSA Partner to Advance Lunar Economy Initiatives |url=https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/qosmosys-and-lsa-partner-to-advance-lunar-economy-initiatives/ |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=SpaceWatch.GLOBAL |language=en-US}}</ref> and fostering international collaboration in space exploration. Qosmosys is developing the ZeusX spacecraft<ref>{{Cite web |last=Qosmosys |first=Press |date=2023-02-16 |title=Airbus to design Qosmosys' 'ZeusX' Moon Mission |url=https://qosmosys.com/airbus-to-design-qosmosys-zeusx-moon-mission |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=Qosmosys |language=en-US}}</ref>, designed for the lunar economy in partnership with ] Defence & Space.


Dubrulle advocates for reforms in corporate governance within the deep-tech industry, aiming to eliminate practices that may facilitate crony capitalism. He emphasizes the importance of an environment that encourages both wealth generation and responsible risk-taking. Dubrulle has also expressed concerns about the potential negative impacts of excessive state intervention in private business, arguing that it can lead to inefficiencies and stifle innovation.<ref name=":2">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e421kBMHG5w |title=Turning Point: The Space Opportunity {{!}} Presented by HSBC |date=2024-10-16 |last=Bloomberg Media Studios |access-date=2025-01-03 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Dubrulle advocates a comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance, aiming to eradicate crony capitalism practices and create an environment which fosters both wealth generation and responsible risk-taking. He has voiced concerns about state intervention in private business, arguing that without solid counterparts, it leads to inefficiencies and stifle innovation.<ref name=":2">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e421kBMHG5w |title=Turning Point: The Space Opportunity {{!}} Presented by HSBC |date=2024-10-16 |last=Bloomberg Media Studios |access-date=2025-01-03 |via=YouTube}}</ref>


In 2024, Dubrulle was featured in a mini-series by Bloomberg Media, produced in collaboration with HSBC, titled “Turning Point”, which highlighted his contributions to the space industry. <ref name=":2" /> In 2024, Dubrulle was featured in a mini-series by Bloomberg Media, produced in collaboration with HSBC, titled “Turning Point”, which highlighted his contributions to the space industry.<ref name=":2" />


== Contributions to Space Exploration <ref name=":2" />  == == Contributions to space exploration <ref name=":2" />  ==
Dubrulle's work focuses on integrating advanced technologies and fostering collaborations in space exploration across regions, including the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Arabian Peninsula. He advocates for a sustainable approach to space exploration, emphasizing projects that benefit both the lunar economy and humanity. Dubrulle is critical of large-scale Moon mining projects, considering them speculative and impractical. He advocates a sustainable approach to space exploration, emphasizing projects that benefit both the lunar economy and humanity. Dubrulle is critical of large-scale Moon mining projects, considering them speculative and impractical.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scientist |first=European |date=2024-06-14 |title="The lunar economy is not a myth" – François Dubrulle (Interview) |url=https://www.europeanscientist.com/en/features/the-lunar-economy-is-not-a-myth-francois-dubrulle-interview/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=European Scientist |language=en-US}}</ref>


Dubrulle supports international strategic alliances for the successful development of a lunar economy. He also champions the concept of "useful space," leveraging space technology for applications that benefit life on Earth. While acknowledging the potential of Martian colonization, Dubrulle considers lunar exploration and Earth-centric applications to be more immediate and impactful.  Dubrulle supports international strategic alliances for the successful development of a robo-based economy. He also champions the concept of "useful space," using space technology for applications that benefit life on Earth. Dubrulle considers lunar exploration and Earth-centric applications to be more immediate and effective. 


== Awards & Recognition == == Recognitions ==
In 2024, Dubrulle received an innovation prize from the Moon Village Association<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-04 |title=WINNERS – 2024 MVA Moon Market Annual Award – Moon Village Association |url=https://moonvillageassociation.org/winners-2024-mva-moon-market-annual-award/ |access-date=2025-01-03 |language=en-US}}</ref>, highlighting his work on advancing the lunar economy.  In 2024, Dubrulle received an innovation prize from the Moon Village Association,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-04 |title=WINNERS – 2024 MVA Moon Market Annual Award – Moon Village Association |url=https://moonvillageassociation.org/winners-2024-mva-moon-market-annual-award/ |access-date=2025-01-03 |language=en-US}}</ref> highlighting his work on advancing the lunar economy. 


In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, he has been an active business angel, investing projects in software and hardware across several jurisdictions. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, he has been an active business angel, investing projects in software and hardware across several jurisdictions.


== Personal Life  == == Personal life  ==
François Dubrulle has three children. He has studied political economy since 1997, influenced by the Austrian School of Economics, particularly the works of Murray Rothbard and Frédéric Bastiat. François Dubrulle was previously married and is the father of three children. A self-taught scholar of political economy since 1997, he has been influenced by the ] and the works of ] and ].  


Dubrulle's political views align with libertarianism, advocating for reformed and minimal yet efficient states in Western societies, emphasizing common decency as a guiding principle for human actions. He was a member of Démocratie Libérale, a French political party led by Alain Madelin, until 2002. His political views align with libertarianism, advocating for reformed and minimal yet efficient states in Western societies, emphasizing common decency as a guiding principle for human actions. He was a member of ], a French political party led by ], until 2002.


== References == == References ==
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François Dubrulle
Francois Dubrulle
BornFrançois Dubrulle
Near Paris, France
Occupation
  • Entrepreneur
Years active1990–present
Known forFounder of the Qosmosys
Children3
Parents
  • Michel Dubrulle (father)
  • Maryse Freland (mother)

François Dubrulle (born 1967) is a French businessman entrepreneur with a career, predominantly in the deep-tech and aerospace industries.

He is the founder and CEO of space-tech startup Qosmosys, a space technology company focused on lunar exploration and the development of technologies for space applications. Prior to founding Qosmosys, Dubrulle worked in the deep-tech and aerospace sectors. He has also theorized a framework for understanding business growth within organizations, emphasizing the importance of reforms to address conflicts of interest at all levels.

Early life and education  

Dubrulle was born in 1967 near Paris to Maryse Freland and Michel Dubrulle. His family has origins in northern France with branches in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Belgium. He graduated in 1991 from ISAE-SUPAERO, an aerospace engineering school in Toulouse, France. He holds a master's degree in physics and an Executive MBA.

Professional career 

Dubrulle began his career at Matra Marconi Space (now part of Airbus Defence & Space) in the early 1990s, where he gained experience in aerospace engineering systems and the risks associated with developing complex technologies. He subsequently expanded his focus to integrate technical knowledge with strategic business modeling. He has introduced several innovations in various sectors.

In 2021, Dubrulle founded Qosmosys, which aims to develop sustainable lunar infrastructure and foster international collaboration in space exploration. Under his leadership, Qosmosys has becomepart of the global space industry, focusing on the ZeusX spacecraft, designed for the lunar economy in partnership with Airbus Defence & Space.

He has co-authored a book on finite element method, Calcul des structures par la méthode des éléments finis.

Dubrulle advocates a comprehensive overhaul of corporate governance, aiming to eradicate crony capitalism practices and create an environment which fosters both wealth generation and responsible risk-taking. He has voiced concerns about state intervention in private business, arguing that without solid counterparts, it leads to inefficiencies and stifle innovation.

In 2024, Dubrulle was featured in a mini-series by Bloomberg Media, produced in collaboration with HSBC, titled “Turning Point”, which highlighted his contributions to the space industry.

Contributions to space exploration  

He advocates a sustainable approach to space exploration, emphasizing projects that benefit both the lunar economy and humanity. Dubrulle is critical of large-scale Moon mining projects, considering them speculative and impractical.

Dubrulle supports international strategic alliances for the successful development of a robo-based economy. He also champions the concept of "useful space," using space technology for applications that benefit life on Earth. Dubrulle considers lunar exploration and Earth-centric applications to be more immediate and effective. 

Recognitions

In 2024, Dubrulle received an innovation prize from the Moon Village Association, highlighting his work on advancing the lunar economy. 

In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, he has been an active business angel, investing projects in software and hardware across several jurisdictions.

Personal life 

François Dubrulle was previously married and is the father of three children. A self-taught scholar of political economy since 1997, he has been influenced by the Austrian School of Economics and the works of Murray Rothbard and Frédéric Bastiat.  

His political views align with libertarianism, advocating for reformed and minimal yet efficient states in Western societies, emphasizing common decency as a guiding principle for human actions. He was a member of Démocratie Libérale, a French political party led by Alain Madelin, until 2002.

References

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  2. "Singapore's Qosmosys announces $100m seed funding". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  3. Faleti, Joshua (2024-03-26). "Qosmosys and LSA Partner to Advance Lunar Economy Initiatives". SpaceWatch.GLOBAL. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  4. Petraeus, Michael (2023-10-26). "S'pore startup Qosmosys raises US$100 million to launch a mining vehicle to the Moon by 2027". Vulcan Post. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  5. ^ "Mr Francois Dubrulle – Global Space Technology Convention & Exhibition (GSTCE)". Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  6. "Space Tech Startup Qosmosys Announces Seed Round". www.asiabusinessoutlook.com. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  7. ^ "Francois Dubrulle | Singapore Business Review". sbr.com.sg. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  8. ISAE SUPAERO ENSICA Alumni (2022-01-27). Nos consuls à Singapour !. Retrieved 2025-01-03 – via YouTube.
  9. Dubrulle, François; Renard, Patrice (1994-06-01). Tridimensional Temperature Map Interpolation for Spacecraft Thermoelastic Analysis (Report). Warrendale, PA: SAE Technical Paper.
  10. "The Green Airliner raising $100m fund to promote rotable financing, plans larger second vehicle in 2018". DealStreetAsia. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  11. Dasgupta, Upasana (2022). "Lunar Missions by Newer Space Actors in the Next Five Years: An Evaluation of Legal Issues". Journal of Space Law. 46: 158.
  12. Qosmosys, Press (2023-02-16). "Airbus to design Qosmosys' 'ZeusX' Moon Mission". Qosmosys. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  13. "Calcul des Structures par la Méthode des Éléments Finis". Éditions Cépaduès (in French). Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  14. ^ Bloomberg Media Studios (2024-10-16). Turning Point: The Space Opportunity | Presented by HSBC. Retrieved 2025-01-03 – via YouTube.
  15. Scientist, European (2024-06-14). ""The lunar economy is not a myth" – François Dubrulle (Interview)". European Scientist. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
  16. "WINNERS – 2024 MVA Moon Market Annual Award – Moon Village Association". 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
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