February 2026

New Frontiers. Stronger Partnerships. Real Impact.

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As we move deeper into 2026, one theme continues to define KCOMM’s momentum: expansion into the New Frontier markets where advanced technology, policy, capital, and leadership intersect. February has been a month of meaningful partnerships, national conversations, and powerful convenings that reflect not just growth — but direction.

Here’s what’s happening at KCOMM.

Now Live: Ryan Kriser on The IMPACT Show

Now streaming on the IMPACT Show: Sinan Kanatsiz sits down with Ryan Kriser of Type One Ventures for a focused discussion on the forces shaping the multi-trillion-dollar space economy.

From the commercialization of orbit to the infrastructure investments defining the next decade, the conversation explores where capital is flowing, how dual-use technologies are emerging, and why AI, geopolitics, and declining launch costs are reshaping the global investment landscape.

Sinan Kanatsiz
Featured in OC500 2025

This month, Sinan Kanatsiz was honored to be featured in the OC500 2025 edition of the Orange County Business Journal — recognizing influential leaders shaping the region’s business community.

The recognition reflects the collective efforts of our 2,000+ past and current clients, partners, and the talented KCOMM team who make our work meaningful every day.

For Sinan, working on behalf of our clients’ success remains the priority — while building a stronger world for the next generation remains the passion.

The best is yet to come.

Hosting Academic Leadership at UCI

KCOMM recently hosted a private lunch with two of academia’s most respected leaders and valued partners.

Dr. Frank LaFerla, Distinguished Professor and Dean of the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences at UCI, continues to elevate the school’s national standing through expanded faculty recruitment, increased research funding, and groundbreaking work in Alzheimer’s disease research. Under his leadership, the school recently received a transformational $50 million gift, further strengthening its impact across the life sciences.

The School of Biological Sciences — one of UCI’s founding academic units — remains a global leader in research spanning disease biology, ecology, evolution, and organismal behavior. Its interdisciplinary approach prepares students for careers across medicine, biotech, conservation, and research.

Joining the discussion was Dr. Mark Lazenby, Dean of the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing. An advanced practice nurse and philosopher, Dr. Lazenby leads one of the nation’s most forward-thinking nursing programs, integrating social, racial, and environmental determinants of health into both research and clinical training. The school’s state-of-the-art simulation labs are preparing nurse leaders to meet the complex health challenges of the future.

We are proud to support these institutions and to bring our network into conversations shaping the future of healthcare, research, and innovation.

Hosting Turning Point USA Leadership at the Command Center

This month, Sinan and his family opened the KCOMM Command Center to host the leadership of Turning Point USA for a private evening with more than 60 leaders across venture capital, national security, media, and enterprise business.

The discussion explored culture, media, generational leadership, and political durability — including recent national announcements and Turning Point’s expanding influence among Gen Z audiences.

Sinan led a focused conversation with Turning Point leadership around long-term priorities, voter engagement strategy heading into the mid-terms, and the organization’s 2–4 year outlook.

The evening also highlighted the support of several KCOMM hospitality partners and portfolio companies, reinforcing the strength of our broader ecosystem.

For KCOMM, these gatherings are about more than politics. They are about investing in leadership, entrepreneurship, national strength, and building institutions that serve the next generation.

KCOMM Named Agency of Record for Palladyne AI

We’re proud to announce that KCOMM has been named Public Relations Agency of Record for Palladyne AI, a company operating at the forefront of autonomous systems and industrial intelligence.

Palladyne AI is helping define the next era of AI, robotics, and national competitiveness — and we are honored to partner with a leadership team shaping that future.

This collaboration marks a continued expansion of KCOMM’s presence in New Frontier sectors, where advanced technology, capital markets, and public policy converge. Our focus will be on elevating Palladyne AI’s story, strengthening strategic relationships, and positioning the company as a leader in the rapidly evolving autonomous systems landscape.

We’re grateful to Jamison Braun at Salesforce for the introduction to CEO Ben Wolff and look forward to building something meaningful together.

Closing: Building What’s Next

From AI and autonomous systems to healthcare innovation, national leadership, and the future of space — February reflects the breadth of conversations KCOMM is privileged to help shape.

We remain committed to serving our clients at the highest level, expanding into new markets, and convening leaders who are building what’s next.

The frontier is moving. And we’re moving with it.

— The KCOMM Team