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In this episode of Behind the Flight, Tom Sloan is joined by Ben Williams, Chief Operating Officer at Exyn Technologies. Ben shares his journey from serving in the US Navy to becoming a serial entrepreneur and deep tech leader, reflecting on the lessons he learned transitioning from military service into industry and building innovative technology businesses.
The conversation explores the future of autonomy, robotics and AI, as well as Exyn's mission to develop autonomous navigation systems that can operate without GPS, communications infrastructure or pre-existing maps. Ben also discusses leadership, startup growth and why understanding the "how" and "why" behind complex systems is critical for long-term success.
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In this episode we speak with Lukas Werling, CEO and Co-Founder of ISPTech, about building in-space propulsion systems for the next generation of spacecraft.
Lukas shares his journey from the German Aerospace Center to founding ISPTech, the importance of understanding customer pain points, and why propulsion will be a key enabler for future space infrastructure, from commercial space stations to lunar missions and in-orbit servicing.
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In this episode we speak with Sumant Sharma, CEO & Co-Founder of EraDrive, about his journey from aerospace research at Stanford University into building autonomous systems for the future of space operations.
Sumant shares insights into launching a venture-backed space startup, the growing need for self-driving spacecraft, and how AI, autonomy, and real-time decision-making will shape the next generation of the space industry.
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In this episode of Behind the Capital, Nicola Sinclair discusses venture capital, defence tech, and deep tech innovation across Europe.
She shares insights on startup growth, founder resilience, fundraising challenges, and why clear communication and adaptability are critical for technical founders building in sectors like AI, aerospace, and defence.
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In this episode of Behind the Vision, we speak with John Quinn, Founder and CEO of Exos Aerospace, about his journey from nuclear submarines and power systems into reusable rocket technology.
John shares how his background in high-risk engineering environments shaped his data-driven approach to building and scaling aerospace systems. The conversation explores reusable rockets, launch licensing, carbon composite structures, advanced propulsion, cislunar infrastructure, and why small, agile teams will play a major role in the future space economy.
The episode also covers entrepreneurship, technical leadership, rapid prototyping, defence applications, and the skills needed to build reliable systems for space.
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In this episode we speak with Christine Matthews, Technology Programme Director at GKN Aerospace, about her journey from the Royal Air Force into sustainable aviation and aerospace innovation.
Christine shares insights from her 22-year military career, the future of hydrogen and electrical propulsion systems, and why adaptability, diversity, and purpose-driven engineering will shape the future of the aerospace industry.
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In this episode of Behind the Mission, Alec Lynn Rogers, Development Design Director at Kraken Technology group, shares how the company is transforming autonomous maritime defence.
From scaling Kraken from 7 to 170+ employees to building deployable autonomous vessels at unprecedented speed, Alec discusses engineering innovation, scalable manufacturing, defence modernisation, and the future of unmanned maritime systems.
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In this episode of Behind the Robot, we are joined by Ido Genosar, CEO and Co-Founder of Verobotics, to discuss how autonomous robotics is transforming high-rise building maintenance. Ido shares the story behind building a robotics company from scratch, scaling globally, and tackling one of the construction industry's most dangerous jobs.
The conversation explores the future of physical AI, the growing demand for automation, and the lessons learned from commercialising hardware technology in real-world environments. A must-listen for anyone interested in robotics, innovation, start-ups and the future of work.
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In this episode we speak with Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, CEO and Co-Founder of SpaceBase, about her journey through the global space industry and her mission to democratize access to space.
Emeline shares insights from working in space education, space tourism, and startup ecosystems, while discussing the future of the industry, the importance of diversity, and the growing opportunities emerging across the space sector.
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In this episode we speak with Ashton Meginnis, Head of Space Systems at AstroForge, about building the first commercially funded deep space vehicle and the future of asteroid mining.
Ashton shares his journey from childhood dreams of exploring the cosmos to leading rapid spacecraft development at AstroForge, including how the team designed, built, and launched a deep space mission in just four months. We discuss the challenges of creating affordable and reliable access to deep space, the growing opportunity around asteroid resources like platinum, and why in-house engineering is critical for accelerating innovation in the space industry.
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In this episode we speak with James Cooper, Chief Operating Officer at Anatra, about his journey from the US Marine Corps into defence technology and autonomous aviation.
James shares lessons from 22 years as a Marine officer and F-18 pilot, before moving into software, telecommunications, and now startup leadership.
The conversation explores military transition, leadership, networking, defence innovation, autonomous cargo aircraft, and why logistics will play a critical role in the future of contested operations.
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In this episode we speak with Nicolas Gaume, Co-Founder and CEO of Space Cargo Unlimited, about building the infrastructure for in-space manufacturing.
Nicolas shares how Space Cargo Unlimited is using microgravity to create new opportunities across agriculture, pharmaceuticals, materials, electronics, and biotechnology. The conversation explores space manufacturing, commercial space infrastructure, microgravity research, reusable space systems, and the company’s upcoming flight with Atmos Space Cargo.
The episode also covers Nicolas’ entrepreneurial journey, the story behind Space Cargo’s wine mission, and why Europe has a major role to play in the next phase of the space economy.
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In this episode we speak with Stan Sabatier, R&D Offboard Software Director at Movu Robotics France, about building reliable robotic systems for warehouse environments.
Stan shares his journey from SaaS, infrastructure, media, and entrepreneurship into robotics, and explains why modern robotics is shifting from individual robot performance to full system reliability.
The conversation explores fleet orchestration, observability, explainability, simulation, production resilience, and why staying close to real-world operations is critical. Stan also shares why simplicity is a serious design choice, and why the next generation of robotics talent needs strong system-level thinking.
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In this episode we speak with Jesús Manuel Muñoz Tejeda, Founder of Persei Space, about his journey from academia into building a space sustainability startup.
Jesús shares his background in space propulsion, his path through leading universities across Europe and the US, and how he transitioned from research into entrepreneurship.
The conversation focuses on the realities of building a deep tech startup in the space sector, from securing funding and delaying salary to testing ideas before committing full time.
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In this episode we speak with Nicolas Moulin-Fournier, Chief Product Officer at Look Up, about his journey from space telecom and strategy consulting to space situational awareness.
Nicolas shares how his time at Eutelsat shaped his approach to product development, customer needs, and bringing complex space services to market. The conversation explores why space is becoming more congested and contested, how Look Up is building radar infrastructure to track objects in low Earth orbit, and why space safety is critical to life on Earth. Nicolas also discusses the skills needed in the space sector, from engineering and AI to product, marketing, and commercial roles.
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In this episode we speaks with Benjamin Perez, CEO of Arachnid Systems, about building robotic inspection technology for aerospace, defence, space, and infrastructure.
Benjamin shares how his background in aerospace manufacturing, product distribution, and hands-on engineering shaped the creation of Arachnid Systems. The conversation explores aerospace maintenance, inspection bottlenecks, predictive analytics, robotics, sensor data, and why physical data will play a major role in reducing aircraft downtime.
The episode also covers startup pivots, customer-led product development, company culture, and the skills needed to build robotics systems for highly regulated industries.
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In this episode we speak with Brook Leonard, CEO at Rogue Space Systems, about his journey from the US Air Force into commercial space leadership.
Brook shares how his experience as a pilot and leader shaped his approach to building teams, solving complex problems, and driving execution in high-pressure environments. The conversation explores the shift towards a new space economy, where infrastructure, logistics, and autonomy are becoming critical to scaling operations in orbit. Brook also explains how Rogue Space Systems is developing in-orbit logistics, payload containers, servicing vehicles, and autonomous software to support the next generation of space missions.
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In this episode we speak with Avi Shabtai, CEO at Ramon Space, about his journey from deep tech and data centres into the space sector.
Avi shares how Ramon Space is building computing infrastructure in orbit to support the next generation of data-driven space applications.
The conversation explores how ideas move from concept to execution, the balance between innovation and commercialisation, and why early customer engagement plays a critical role. Avi also explains how space is shifting from an isolated sector into a connected extension of Earth’s infrastructure, and what this means for engineers and entrepreneurs.
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In this episode we speak with Chip Walter, Partner at Marlinspike Partners, about his journey from the US Navy and CIA into venture capital.
Chip shares how his experience across defence, intelligence, and innovation shaped his approach to investing, with a focus on technologies that deliver real impact to the warfighter.
The conversation explores the rise of dual-use technology, why AI and autonomy are reshaping modern defence, and how venture capital plays a role in accelerating capability development. They also discuss common mistakes founders make when raising capital, what investors look for beyond technical strength, and why building the right team and funding strategy is critical to long-term success
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In this episode we speak with Ben Cipperley, Chief Strategy Officer at Havoc AI, about his transition from 26 years in the US Navy into defence technology leadership.
Ben shares how his Navy career shaped his approach to strategy, autonomous systems, and decision-making in high-pressure environments.
The conversation explores collaborative autonomy, command and control, multi-domain defence systems, startup culture, and how Havoc AI is helping operators control large numbers of autonomous assets at scale.
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