Bas Lansdorp
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| Born | 5 March 1977 |
| Nationality | Netherlands |
| Alma mater | University of Twente |
| Occupation | Inventor, Entrepreneur |
| Known for | CEO of Mars One |
Bas Lansdorp (born March 5, 1977) is a Dutch entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and CEO of Mars One.
Lansdorp received his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Twente in 2003.
He worked for five years at Delft University of Technology and in 2008 founded Ampyx Power in order to develop a new, viable method of generating wind energy. In 2011, he sold part of his shares in Ampyx in order to launch Mars One.
Lansdorp became determined to establish the first permanent human colony on Mars during his studies at the University of Twente. His primary focus was not on overcoming the technological challenges, rather the business model.
Until 2013, he financed almost the entire project himself.
On Dec 28 2013, Lansdorp did an "Ask Me Anything" on Reddit and had to face much criticism and skepticism about Mars One.
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