Business with Madison

Dawn Aerospace has raised US$25 million at a US$200m valuation to start a satellite refueling market. In this interview, CEO Stefan Powell explains the demand to deploy gas stations in orbit.Disclosure: My family participated in Dawn's capital raise via Icehouse Ventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] Rocket Lab is bolstering its in-house production of satellite thrusters and lasers as demand for constellations grows. CEO Peter Beck shares his thoughts on where the space industry is going and how his company could benefit. Guest:Sir Peter Beck, Rocket Lab Founder & CEO Disclaimer: I own shares in Rocket Lab. This content is of a general nature and is not intended to be personalized financial advice. It in no way serves as a stock recommendation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] Rocket Lab is down to the testing phase for its reusable rocket, Neutron, as it targets a debut launch later this year. The project's lead engineer takes us inside the qualification program underway at multiple sites across the USA & New Zealand. Guest: Shaun D'Mello, Rocket Lab Neutron Vice PresidentDisclaimer: I own Rocket Lab shares. This content is of a general nature and is not intended to be personalized financial advice. It in no way serves as a stock recommendation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] A global oil supply shock is tipped to spike prices for goods all over the world. Long-time trader & strategist Sean Keane explains how central banks and markets will likely respond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] Marsden Point stores 300 million litres of imported petrol, diesel and jet fuel and could hold 350 million more if the owning company keeps converting old crude oil tanks. Channel Infrastructure's CEO takes us inside the ex-refinery as the Middle East conflict raises questions about fuel supply and security.Guest: Rob Buchanan, Channel Infrastructure CEO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] Factories are closing and industrial production is in decline but efforts to reindustrialise New Zealand's economy are underway. Angus Blair's venture capital firm is investing in the ideas that may make a material difference to our manufacturing base in the future. Guest: Angus Blair, Outset Ventures General Partner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] ​‪Ex-SpaceX and satellite engineer, Jonny Dyer of Muon Space, explains the economics of orbital data centers - including why he believes the space industry will overcome engineering challenges to get the infrastructure built in a matter of years. Guest: Jonny Dyer, Muon Space Co-Founder & CEO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] ​‪OpenStar Technologies just confined plasma and levitated a 500kg magnet simultaneously, progressing a one-of-a-kind method to achieve nuclear fusion. Now they're scaling fast with plans to produce energy in the 2030s. This episode explores the start-up's progress and commercial prospects.Guests:Ratu Mataira, OpenStar Founder & CEODarren Garnier, OpenStar Chief Science Officer & OG LDX ScientistThomas Berry, OpenStar Co-Founder & Chief Product OfficerDisclaimer: OpenStar helped cover travel costs to make this episode possible! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] China’s dominance over rare earth elements and minerals critical to technology and manufacturing globally has put the US industrial base in a chokehold. This week, America took action to secure its supply chain. This episode explores the decades that led to this point and what investors should watch out for. Guest: Sam Chetwin George, Independent Research Analyst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] The largest company to potentially ever go public just got even bigger! What the SpaceX & xAI merger means for the AI orbital economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] Vessev has built a battery-powered boat that flies above waves on metal foils. This episode takes you on board the VS-9 and inside the company's new factory. Could this start-up be the Tesla of the ocean? Guests:Eric Laakman, Vessev CEO Will McCabe, Head of Production EngineeringMike Clancy, Head of Vessel Controls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] Dawn Aerospace could be the first company to turn the NASA concept of a spaceplane into a commercial success. Its reusable, rocket engine-powered aircraft, named Aurora, can fly from any airport at a fraction of the cost of today's rockets. Come and visit the company with me!Guests:Stefan Powell, Dawn Aerospace Co-Founder & CEOJames Powell, Dawn Aerospace Co-Founder, CFO & Chief Spaceplane Engineer Iagho Amaral, Dawn Aurora Pilot Ralph Huijsman, Dawn Spaceplane Program ManagerKoen Lucassen, Dawn Lead Systems EngineerThank you to One New Zealand for sponsoring this episode and to Dawn for contributing to production costs. Sources:Archive Footage: NASA ID: ET62-0205 NASA ID: NDTV001077-X-15_Documentary_RevisedSupplied: Dawn AerospacePowell Family Archive Music: Envato Elements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] Starboard Maritime Intelligence is tracking billions of data points daily to hunt traffickers of illicit drugs, sanctioned oil, pirates & illegal fishers. This episode explores its software, use cases and expansion plans after raising US$13m. Guest:Trent Fulcher, Starboard Maritime Intelligence CEO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] Bunnings has grown into an A$18b+ revenue-making retail beast and is expanding into new categories. In this episode, the boss - who's been at Bunnings for 20 years - explains everything about the company's playbook.Guest:Mike Schneider, Bunnings Group Managing DirectorThank you to One New Zealand for sponsoring this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] I invested in Recorp, a new aluminium can manufacturer, last year - this is the first time I've seen the factory in operation! Come on a tour with me and the CEO to see beverage cans being made from raw metal. NOTE: The factory tour is loud so I recommend watching the video version of this episode on YouTube with captions. Guest: Bruce Parton, Recorp CEO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE CHANNEL - Search: Madison Malone] New Zealand's Defence Science and Technology Unit has been in operation 70 years, but no one has been allowed to see the work they do inside a Naval Base - until now. Guests: David Galligan, DST Director & Chief Defence Scientist Brian, DST Programme Lead John, DST Senior Scientist(Brian & John's surnames are not included for security reasons)Thank you to One New Zealand for sponsoring this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] Qantas is placing a big bet on its international network, buying 200 new aircraft and teasing more ultra long-haul 15+ hour flights connecting Australia to Europe and the United States. In this interview, the airline's international CEO reveals its plans to boost capacity and profitability. Thank you to One NZ for sponsoring this episode! A company committed to connecting Kiwis to each other and the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] Robbie Paul has helped hundreds of companies raise capital through Icehouse Ventures. It's returned millions of dollars to investors - but not without multiple failures. In this interview he explains how he qualifies entrepreneurs with the greatest chance of success, and why some start-ups fail to fire.Thank you to Concord Visa for sponsoring this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.