Bentzion Levinson, Founder & CEO of Heven Aerotech

In this episode we speak with Bentzion Levinson, Founder and CEO of Heven Aerotech, about building a global drone company from first principles and scaling in one of the fastest-moving sectors in the world.Bentzion shares how his journey from military service into entrepreneurship shaped his perspective on leadership, responsibility, and building technology with real-world impact. He explains why timing matters as much as the idea itself, and how spotting the shift from drones as cameras to drones as autonomous systems created a clear opportunity.The conversation explores the realities of building in defence technology, from early-stage uncertainty and personal sacrifice to scaling manufacturing and competing in a rapidly evolving global market. Bentzion also breaks down the role of hydrogen fuel cells, AI, and autonomous systems in shaping the next generation of aerial platforms.The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.