Jakub Janík serves as Foreign Affairs Manager at TRL Space, where he manages international political, diplomatic, and business matters with a focus on the company's global expansion. He acts as the primary liaison for TRL Space's foreign branches and oversees international projects, budgets, and grants, particularly across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. His role encompasses strategic growth initiatives through market research, opportunity monitoring, and analysis of emerging markets in these regions. Prior to joining TRL Space, Jakub served as Specialist for Foreign Relations and Diplomatic Protocol at the City of Brno, where he managed diplomatic engagements and international relations for one of the Czech Republic's major municipalities. His background combines legal expertise with practical diplomatic experience, holding a Master's degree in Law and Legal Science from Masaryk University with specialisation in public and private international law and European Union law. Jakub's work at TRL Space positions him at the intersection of space technology commercialisation and international market development, with particular emphasis on building partnerships and navigating regulatory environments in emerging space markets across the Global South.