Jesús Manuel Muñoz Tejeda, CEO & Co-Founder of PERSEI Space

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.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.