Unlocking NASA's Innovations for Startup Entrepreneurs

Join us as we explore Katrina Young's career at NASA Langley and delve into the Technology Transfer Program, which licenses NASA's cutting-edge technologies.  Discover NASA Langley's historical contributions to supersonic travel, drag-reducing innovations, and sensor applications.  The episode also highlights upcoming NASA webinars, the Down to Earth, Ready for Launch event, and offers a glimpse into touring NASA Langley, including wind tunnel testing and SpaceX sightings. Chapters: (0:00) Katrina Young introduction (5:22) Katrina's career journey and roles at NASA Langley (9:11) NASA's Technology Transfer Program overview (17:47) Licensing NASA technologies and portfolio access (22:26) NASA Langley's unique history and significance (26:33) Supersonic travel research and technology transfer (31:20) Drag-reducing technologies and sensor applications (35:04) NASA webinars and Down to Earth event announcement (39:33) Touring NASA Langley and wind tunnel testing (48:42) SpaceX sightings and promoting NASA tech programs (53:16) Space launches commercialization and hypothetical moon restaurant  (57:09) Mac and cheese recipes and Mars colonization feasibility (1:00:12) Space travel logistics and 3D-printed food (1:01:55) Closing remarks and Down to Earth, Ready for Launch event reminder Guest links:NASA Technology Transfer Program: https://technology.nasa.gov/t2x NASA Technology Transfer Webinars: https://technology.nasa.gov/virtual-events NASA Spinoff: https://spinoff.nasa.gov/ Down to Earth, Ready for Launch: Fueling Startups with NASA Tech [Day 1]: https://bit.ly/DTERFL1 Down to Earth, Ready for Launch: Fueling Startups with NASA Tech [Day 2]: https://bit.ly/DTERFL2 ABOUT THE SHOW: Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators of The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. ABOUT THE HOSTS: Zack Miller is a serial entrepreneur and author of Anomaly, a guide on differentiating yourself and your business from the crowd. Tim Ryan is an angel investor and the Executive Director of Innovate Hampton Roads, an organization dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs with resources in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tim also serves as the Director of REaKTOR, a space for technology-based startups to start and grow. Check them out Live every Thursday at 11 AM: https://www.innovate757.org/live/