EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 18 MIN
Former SpaceX Lead and Tech Founder, Karthik Gollapudi Part I
from Drone Wars · host Firestorm Studios
Ex-SpaceX Dragon Capsule software lead, Karthik Gollapudi, built two-fault-tolerant systems that flew astronauts to the ISS. He left to found Sift, an AI platform that automates testing, manufacturing and observability for rockets, rovers and autonomous fleets. This episode covers: - SpaceX’s young staff & the push for automating everything. - Same job in 12 months = failure. - Bootstrapping a tech startup team and funding. Check out Sift: www.siftstack.com.About Drone WarsThe Drone Wars Podcast serves the warfighters, builders and innovators who all share a common goal: get the best tech into the hands of those on the frontlines. Dan Magy, Co-Founder and CEO of Firestorm Labs, explores all things defense and geopolitics with experts in the industry.
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Ex-SpaceX Dragon Capsule software lead, Karthik Gollapudi, built two-fault-tolerant systems that flew astronauts to the ISS. He left to found Sift, an AI platform that automates testing, manufacturing and observability for rockets, rovers and autonomous fleets. This episode covers: - SpaceX’s young staff & the push for automating everything. - Same job in 12 months = failure. - Bootstrapping a tech startup team and funding. Check out Sift: www.siftstack....
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Former SpaceX Lead and Tech Founder, Karthik Gollapudi Part I
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