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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. Prior to founding Qosmosys, Dubrulle gained significant experience in the deep-tech and aerospace sectors. He has also developed a framework for understanding business growth within organizations, emphasizing the importance of addressing conflicts of interest at all levels.

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.

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.

Since 2005, Dubrulle has pursued entrepreneurial ventures. He founded The Green Airline in Switzerland in 2007 and The Green Airliner Singapore (TGAS) in 2015. He has introduced several innovations in various sectors.

In 2021, Dubrulle founded Qosmosys, a company focused on developing sustainable lunar infrastructure and fostering international collaboration in space exploration. Qosmosys is developing the ZeusX spacecraft, designed for the lunar economy in partnership with Airbus 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.

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  

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.

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. 

Awards & Recognition

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 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.

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.

References

1. ^ "Mr Francois Dubrulle – Global Space Technology Convention & Exhibition (GSTCE)". Retrieved 2025-01-03.
2. ^ "Francois Dubrulle | Singapore Business Review". sbr.com.sg. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
3. "The Green Airliner raising $100m fund to promote rotable financing, plans larger second vehicle in 2018". DealStreetAsia. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
4. Faleti, Joshua (2024-03-26). "Qosmosys and LSA Partner to Advance Lunar Economy Initiatives". SpaceWatch.GLOBAL. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
5. Qosmosys, Press (2023-02-16). "Airbus to design Qosmosys' 'ZeusX' Moon Mission". Qosmosys. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
6. ^ Bloomberg Media Studios (2024-10-16). Turning Point: The Space Opportunity | Presented by HSBC. Retrieved 2025-01-03 – via YouTube.
7. "WINNERS – 2024 MVA Moon Market Annual Award – Moon Village Association". 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2025-01-03.