Most VCs don’t grow up dreaming about corner offices. Bogdan Gogulan did - and he got one, or close enough. Starting as an analyst climbing the corporate finance ladder, Bogdan’s journey to becoming CEO of a space-focused venture capital firm is nothing short of impressive. In this episode , he opens up about how the space industry surprised him, why switching from back-office brilliance to front-line dealmaking meant more than just a career pivot, and how his roots in the defense world helped s...
May 29, 2025•54 min•Ep. 43
Check out what GLOBBLE looks like here: https://www.stellar.tc/pages/globble The future of mobility isn’t just electric—it’s connected. And as autonomous and software-defined vehicles take over the roads, seamless connectivity will be as essential as the engines themselves. But how do you ensure perfect, uninterrupted internet for cars, trucks, and trains moving across vastly different terrains? Enter Stellar, the startup building a bridge between terrestrial and satellite networks to keep vehic...
Apr 07, 2025•45 min•Ep. 42
Building a space company is hard - but doing so at 21 is just another level. Shoaib Iqbal started Esper Satellite Imagery while still in college, and in just a few years, he’s built one of the most capital-efficient hyperspectral satellite companies out there. In this episode, Shoaib joins us to share what it’s really like to start and scale a satellite business from scratch, talking about the surprising ways hyperspectral imaging is being used today and how Esper differentiates from competitors...
Feb 05, 2025•48 min•Ep. 41
Before SpaceX was SpaceX—before reusable rockets landed on drone ships or astronauts flew aboard privately built spacecraft—it was just an idea. And Hans Koenigsmann was there when that idea took shape. Interviewed by Elon Musk in his living room and brought on as SpaceX’s fourth technical hire, Hans was a cornerstone of the team that turned an audacious dream into a company that now dominates the launch industry. From assembling avionics systems with a credit card budget to solving the mysterie...
Jan 24, 2025•47 min•Ep. 40
What does it take to build a revolutionary Earth observation company, weather the failure of a flagship satellite, and emerge stronger than ever? Anthony Baker, CEO and co-founder of SatVu, joins us for an inspiring and deeply insightful episode of the New Space Vision podcast to share his journey. Anthony’s career spans over 35 years in the space industry, including pivotal roles in regulatory bodies, NATO, and various startups across the globe. In this episode, we explore the genesis of SatVu,...
Dec 06, 2024•48 min•Ep. 39
In this episode, Sven and Daniel interview Aakash from Pixxel, a company that is launching a constellation of the world’s highest resolution hyperspectral satellites. Aakash shares his journey into the space industry and explains the importance of hyperspectral data in monitoring and analyzing various vital indicators on Earth. He discusses the challenges of selling a product that is still in development and the need for customer education. Aakash also highlights the unique culture and collabora...
Jul 18, 2024•35 min•Ep. 38
Bulent Altan, founder of Alpine Space Ventures and former VP at SpaceX, shares his journey in the space industry and provides insights into the evolving space ecosystem. He emphasizes the importance of quick decision-making and the need for companies to focus on commercialization of services and products. Altan discusses the growth of the European VC market in space and highlights the potential for European companies to become global leaders. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities in...
Mar 14, 2024•48 min•Ep. 37
This week, we’re proud to feature a unique story. Our guest interned at both Blue Origin and SpaceX in the early 2000s, later becoming Skybox’s (now Planet Labs' Terra Bella) 3rd employee, after his professor encouraged the would-be founders to start the company following a university competition. It’s not surprising he’s been at the forefront of space innovation, considering he's been passionate about space since the age of six, citing an obsession with rockets. “I probably scared my mom to dea...
Jan 17, 2024•55 min•Ep. 37
You don't really have to know Walter to pick up on the fact that he's a leader. When he arrived at our office for this episode, we hadn't given him the floor number. So, before our producer had time to offer him a welcome downstairs, Walter had already taken the elevator to the top and was methodically eliminating options as he descended. "I figured I'd eventually find the the right one this way." This decision-maker mindset was more than evident throughout our conversation with him - one of the...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 35
An investor's guide to earth observation: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daniel-seidel-979524137_i-wrote-an-investors-guide-to-earth-observation-activity-7117028884901949441-Wo61?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Yuk’s succes was not simple - not unlike his journey. Yuk used to be an officer in the Singapore army, as the head of maintenence and recovery operations of its armored and track vehicles. “… It was a great honor and privilege… where else on Earth are you going to find a 21...
Oct 26, 2023•50 min•Ep. 34
Vice President of Engineering at Planet Labs, Kiruthika shares her transition from the precision-intensive environment of a radio astronomer to the dynamic realm of a startup, where she leads teams through the design of satellites' power, avionics, and communications sytems. She gives us a look into the unique world of satellite constellation management, and the Planet value of performance over density, as Planet CEO Will Marshall says. What makes Planet Labs stand out in the space industry? The...
Jul 21, 2023•36 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, we sat down with Philippe Raisin, co-founder and CTO of VIDA, which is changing the renewable energy sector with earth observation. Philippe shared his unique journey from a personal interest in renewable energy to the inception of VIDA, which was born out of a non-traditional background in EO. He gave an inside look into how VIDA is leveraging geospatial data to address global energy challenges, and the transformative role the technology plays in their mission. We delve into th...
Jun 28, 2023•50 min•Ep. 32
In this episode, our hosts sit down with a pioneering figure in the space legal sector who transitioned from telecom law to finding his place among the stars. Discover how a canceled internship and a rapid pivot led Dr. Baumann to Eutelsat, one of the leading players in satellite broadcasting, before journeying into the heart of the Cologne Institute of Air and Space Law. Following his academic foray, our Dr. Baumann found himself serving as a crucial part of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), f...
Jun 14, 2023•47 min•Ep. 31
The sheer amount of data available from satellites enables us to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. Renaud Allioux was inspired by Planet to do just that when he left Airbus to co-found Preligens, an AI and intelligence company in the earth observation space, which he is now Chief Innovation Officer of. We spoke about Renaud’s journey, from working on exciting missions in physics and engineering at Airbus, to solving crucial problems in the defense industry. He also explained how t...
May 30, 2023•55 min•Ep. 30
Our guest for this episode is LiveEO’s Michael Cruickshank, a former conflict journalist, who takes us on a journey through the world of open source intelligence (OSINT). From developing ship tracking software using satellite data to using algorithms for automated detection of burnt villages, he reveals how OSINT empowers truth-seekers in a conflict-ridden world. We delve into the origins of OSINT, its role in geospatial analysis (and vice versa), the risks faced by those in the field, and the p...
May 12, 2023•45 min•Ep. 29
In this episode, acclaimed filmmaker & entrepreneur Torsten Hoffman shares insights from his experience making documentaries about cryptocurrency - but most importantly his latest project "Fortitude" which explores the burgeoning newspace industry. He highlights the stark differences between the two communities and the surprising quality of people he met in the newspace industry. With interviews featuring top companies, astronauts, and thought leaders in the space industry, the documentary c...
Apr 28, 2023•40 min•Ep. 28
John recieved a call from a former coworker who knew his strengths would break molds at a new position for Planet Labs. Now at LiveEO, John applies his expertise as its Chief Product Officer. This episode showcases John’s accumulation of knowledge since before his career, having grown up “in an environment surrounded by tech.” He continued to drive innovation everywhere he went, from spearheading email efforts in the US house of representatives at the start of his career, to running the global p...
Apr 13, 2023•59 min•Ep. 27
If you listened to episode #23, you’ll recall Hélène Huby, CEO of The Exploration Company, said Geraldine Naja is “at the core of the transformation” of the European Space Agency. From our conversation with her, you’ll find out she’s exactly that - and more. Geraldine’s unparalleled knowledge is a result of over 30 years of industry experience at ESA. We spoke with her about the usual: the future of space, promising potential use cases, fostering a healthy ecosystem. But Geraldine always deliver...
Mar 15, 2023•49 min•Ep. 26
Although he did not begin his career in the geospatial industry, Sean is now CEO of satellite imaging marketplace UP42. Our conversation with him spanned several subjects, like: partnering with google, what it’s like to work with multiple companies to consolidate tasking into their platform, and how satellite imaging finding growth the way GPS did is a realistic possibility in the future of earth observation. Follow Sean & UP42: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanwiid https://www.linkedin.com/c...
Mar 01, 2023•51 min•Ep. 25
The satellite and earth observation industry can often be frustrating, and Joe Morrison is vocal about what needs to be addressed to maximize its potential. In fact, it was his honesty that landed him at Umbra as Vice President of Customer Experience; his now popular blog on the satellite industry was read by Umbra’s co-founder, who later reached out to him. With his light-hearted demeanour, Joe tackles intricate subjects in a way digestable for all. In this episode we spoke with him about the m...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 24
As soon as Helen answered our first question - what she thinks the future of space will look like - we knew we’d be in for a treat. Despite being asked that question too many times to count, The Exploration Company's CEO delivered an answer that, like her professional journey, captivated us throughout. Helene’s remarkable story is one filled with ambition, determination, gut and, as she admits, some luck. Now, her company wants to design a capsule that will eventually carry humans, directly chal...
Feb 01, 2023•45 min•Ep. 23
Aravind Ravichandran is one of earth observation’s leading voices. Having founded Terrawatch Space and driven its renowned podcast and newsletter, Aravind’s work sits at the forefront of the remote sensing industry – helping to demystify and push the boundaries of earth observation, satellite data and applications. In this episode, find out how he entered the field thanks to a chance encounter, pursued his newfound passion at the International Space University and how he views the growth of news...
Jan 16, 2023•55 min•Ep. 22
“I promised you, Sven,” said our co-host Daniel, after Sven pointed out how much he enjoyed James' ideas. “…I could talk to James for hours.” James' unwavering passion for satellite imaging, and his company Skywatch, is almost tangible. Originally a side project allowing astrophysicists to access data from NASA observatories in near real-time, Skywatch catapulted James into the industry after garnering investor and media interest in 2014. Now a business with over 800 customers globally, Skywatch...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Our hosts Daniel and Sven, co-founders and CEOs of LiveEO, host a live NewSpaceVision special from our October 2022 meetup, recorded at LiveEO’s brand new office. How do investors think - what do they look for when funding a company? Should one even seek investment or is it actually better to bootstrap a business? We deep dive into these questions with newspace veteran Tom Segert, founder and CEO of Berlin Space Technologies; Andreas Kupke, tech entrepreneur & investor; and Lukas Leitner, an...
Dec 01, 2022•33 min•Ep. 20
Our founders Daniel Seidel and Sven Przywarra discuss AWS Aerospace with its EMEA department head, Guido Baraglia. Three years ago, Amazon Web Services launched their space and satellite business unit. With his extensive record in the aerospace industry, it’s no surprise that Guido became department head in early 2022. “It is a matter of not letting the train go by without jumping on board,” he says, in regards to his new position. The enthusiasm Guido brings to his work at AWS is the same energ...
Nov 17, 2022•41 min•Ep. 19
Matthias heads up the BDI’s Department of International Cooperation, Security Policy, Raw Materials and Space – but the work he does extends far beyond the long title. Matthias speaks about one key effort, the German NewSpace Initiative, which he helped found and continues to manage. Having played a key role in its development, Matthias reveals its core mission and what more needs to be done to support the industry.
Nov 04, 2022•57 min•Ep. 18
In this insane NewSpace journey, entrepreneur Scott Larson discusses being called upon to raise $500k CAD to seed his first project with Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos), acquiring his previous company's assets and turning them into a flourishing startup, and the intricate technology behind his company's success. "...there is an inherent appreciation of space, I suppose, and the longer you're in it, the more addicted you get to it," Larson reflects. His newspace entrypoint was, as he describes, ...
Oct 11, 2022•48 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, Mark Kugel, Co-founder and Co-CEO of microgravity research company Yuri (yes, it’s as fascinating as it sounds), explains how his startup enables researchers to conduct experiments in low gravity - while in orbit around the Earth - and why this has such special benefits. Yuri enables research but also wants to conduct it itself - perhaps even growing organs in space unaffected by the constraints of gravity on Earth. You’ll also hear about the challenges Yuri faced, why small com...
Sep 16, 2022•42 min•Ep. 16
Space junk presents a significant threat to satellites in orbit. How does one tackle this issue? Who has what jurisdiction in space? In its long-awaited return, the NewSpaceVision podcast arrives with an incredible guest: Kristina Nikolaus, Co-Founder and CEO of space debris company OKAPI:Orbits. This disruptive startup, founded in 2018, is changing the game. As more and more satellites are launched into space in today's areospace boom, the newspace industry needs it more than ever. Discover how...
Aug 25, 2022•41 min
After a long break, we return with an exciting new Episode of the NewSpaceVision Podcast, we invite Andrew Jones, SpaceNews Journalist & Expert on China Coverage, to talk about his role as the SpaceNews Correspondent and Contributing Editor to Planetary Society with a focus on China's space program topics. Since 2018, he has been a contributor and editor to The Planetary Society webpage, writing guest blogs on issues regarding China. S h o w N o t e s Guest: Andrew Jones Hosts: Daniel Seidel...
Sep 28, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 14
