# Rick Svetkoff

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-25**: NYSE Bell Ringing — Franta rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to mark the company's public status.
- **2026-02-25**: Strategic Outlook — Franta discusses the 'space is the future' vision on TheStreet Pro's podcast, comparing the industry to the 2007 iPhone launch.
- **2026-02-23**: Leadership Transition — Tim Franta named CEO; Rick and Brenda Svetkoff resign from all roles.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Starfighters Space CEO Charts New Course Amid Rapid Industry Expansion
2026-02-27 00:28:01 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Starfighters Space (FJET) has appointed Tim Franta as CEO following the resignation of founder Rick Svetkoff, marking a pivotal transition for the newly public aerospace firm. Franta positioned the company’s Mach 2+ payload capabilities as a cornerstone of a burgeoning space economy that mirrors the 2007 mobile app revolution.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/starfighters-space-ceo-leadership-transition-fjet

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