Founders in Focus

Recorded on December 18, 2020. Bold people will build the next generation of space and our university partners are a critical source of creativity and…

Recorded on December 17, 2020. We’re on the verge of pushing the boundaries of space exploration to new, more sustainable heights. From ambitious commercial orbital…

Recorded on December 17, 2020. Nujoud Merancy talks about the trickle down benefits of making living and working in space viable.

Recorded on December 17, 2020. President Ron Lopez speaks on what would help companies like Astroscale flourish.

Recorded on December 17, 2020. Once a spacecraft is in orbit, it’s on its own – but what if it could be refueled, repaired, refurbished,…

Recorded on December 18, 2020. Watch 6 promising early-stage space startups pitch to TechCrunch and Starburst

Recorded on December 17, 2020. Data connectivity and communications are key to commercial space monetization and the strategic plans for further space exploration and development.…

Recorded on December 17, 2020. CTO Dr. Ben Longmier tells us what would help grow the data connectivity and communications space.

Recorded on December 17, 2020. We sit down with the founders poised to be the next big disruptors in the space industry. Here we chat…

Recorded on December 17, 2020. CEO Yotam Ariel describes how Bluefield detects and gathers data.

Recorded on December 18, 2020. Learn how you can take a part of DIU’s development of on-demand access to space, persistent satellite capabilities and broadband…

Recorded on December 17, 2020. Dr. Will Roper gives us his wishlist of what he hopes entrepreneurs will be working on.

Recorded on December 17, 2020. We talk about the best ways to understand what the Air Force needs and how to sell it to them.

Recorded on December 18, 2020. Overview of IQT, a strategic investment firm for the national security community, including IQT’s investing activities in commercial space

Recorded on December 17, 2020. Corporate VC funds are a key source of investment for space startups, in part because they often involve partnerships that…

Recorded on December 18, 2020. The NAVWAR SBIR/STTR is a robust program designed to help small businesses address government needs while promoting commercialization.

Recorded on December 17, 2020. Rocket Lab has quickly become one of the most sought-after launch providers in the world. Founder and CEO Peter Beck…

Recorded on December 18, 2020. Fast Money: Advancing Space Technology with founders: Engaging NASA’s SBIR and STTR programs

Recorded on December 17, 2020. Hear from the head of the U.S. Space Force what it takes to secure an entirely new war-fighting domain, and…

Recorded on December 17, 2020. Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond addresses concern around the weaponization of space.

Recorded on December 18, 2020. We are standing on the threshold of a post-scarcity human future. Cislunar space, the area between the Earth and the…

Recorded on December 17, 2020. Hang with us at the TechCrunch Desk to catch up on what you may have missed from across the show.

Recorded on December 16, 2020. Dr. Dava Newman of MIT says setting big goals will encourage more participation from people of diverse backgrounds and skillsets.

Recorded on December 16, 2020. Melanie Stricklan of Slingshot Aerospace encourages startups to take a hybrid approach.

Recorded on December 16, 2020. Kathryn Lueders believes it’s important that people see themselves at NASA and shares an encouraged letter from a 9 year…

Recorded on December 16, 2020. Mandy Vaughn describes Vox Space’s unique value proposition.

Recorded on December 16, 2020. Araz Feyzi details how Kayhan Space helps astronauts avoid collisions autonomously.

Recorded on December 16, 2020. David Limp talks about AWS’ role in the Kuiper Constellation.

Recorded on December 16, 2020. Lisa Callahan of Lockhead Martin Space anticipates the use of machine learning and AI on smart satellites in space.

Recorded on December 16, 2020. Lt. General John Thompson says the Space Force is working hard to develop a digital literate workforce.