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The Techne Connect
by Techne Studios
The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧 The Techne Connect 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.
Episodes
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James Murphy: Founder and CEO at Setana Space
In this episode of TECHNE Connect to Visionaries, we are joined by James Murphy, CEO and Founder of Setanta Space, to discuss the future of onboard AI and satellite computing. James shares his journey from working on spacecraft systems and AI-enabled satellite projects to founding a company…
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Sanjay Vijendran, Co Founder and CTO at TerraSpark
In this episode of TECHNE Connect To Visionaries, we speak with Sanjay Vijendran, Co-Founder & CTO of TerraSpark, about his journey from Mars exploration to building the future of space-based energy. Sanjay shares his career journey, from working on NASA’s Phoenix Mars Mission, helping develop...
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Marina Hutter, Head of People at VÆRIDION
The future of aviation is changing, and the next generation of aircraft is being built today. In the latest episode of TECHNE Connect to Flight, we sit down with Marina Hutter, Head of People at VÆRIDION, to discuss the journey of building a fully electric regional aircraft and scaling a deep…
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Matt Gjertsen, Founder at BUILT
What does it take to build and scale teams capable of solving the world’s hardest problems? In the latest episode of TECHNE Connect to Visionaries, we sit down with Matt Gjertsen, Founder of Built, to discuss his journey from US Air Force pilot to SpaceX training leader and now helping hard tech...
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Abhijeet Shenoi, VP of Engineering at Bunker Hill Health
In this episode of TECHNE Connect to Health Tech, we speak with Abhi, VP of Engineering at Bunker Hill Health. Abhi shares his journey from studying computer vision and robotics at Stanford to building AI-powered healthcare technology. With a background shaped by both engineering and healthcare,...
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Jeffrey Durmer, Chief Medical Officer at Happy Health
In this episode of TECHNE Connect to HealthTech, we speak with Jeffrey Durmer Chief Medical Officer at Happy Health. Jeffrey discusses the importance of sleep health, the scale of sleep disorders, and why improving our understanding of sleep is critical for the future of healthcare. With a...
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Abhijeet Shenoi, VP of Engineering at Bunker Hill Health
In this episode of TECHNE Connect to Health Tech, we speak with Abhi, VP of Engineering at Bunker Hill Health. Abhi shares his journey from studying computer vision and robotics at Stanford to building AI-powered healthcare technology. With a background shaped by both engineering and healthcare,...
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Sophia Hummelman, Co-Founder and CCO of Remedium Energy
In this episode of Connect to Visionaries, Harrison is joined by Sophia Hummelman, Co-Founder and CCO of Remedium Energy, to explore her journey from investment banking into climate tech entrepreneurship. Sophia shares how an early interest in entrepreneurship led her to co-found a direct air...
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Brett Velicovich, Co-Founder and President of Powerus
In this episode of Connective Visionaries, Tom is joined by Brett Velicovich, Co-Founder and President of Powerus, to explore his journey from the military into entrepreneurship and defence technology. Brett shares how his experiences working with drone technology and humanitarian efforts in...
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Mel Torrie, CEO/ Founder at Autonomous Solutions (ASI)
In this episode of TECHNE Connect, Joe Reed sits down with Mel Torrie, CEO and Founder of Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI), to discuss his journey through robotics, entrepreneurship and building autonomous systems for real-world industries. Mel shares how growing up on a farm in Canada inspired…
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Mark Keremedjiev, CEO and Co - Founder at Orbital Sentry
In this episode of Connect to Orbit: Visionaries, we speak with Mark Keremedjiev, CEO & Co-Founder of Orbital Sentry. Mark shares his journey from studying astrophysics at Cornell and building infrared cameras for black hole research, to working within the US intelligence community on advanced...
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Dr Steven P. Shepard, Co-Founder and CEO at Vaxon space
The next generation of space infrastructure could be built much closer to Earth. In the latest episode of TECHNE Connect to Visionaries, we sit down with Steven P. Shepard, Co-Founder and CEO of Vaxon Space, to discuss the future of very low Earth orbit (VLEO) and why this emerging orbital regime...
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Connect to Visionaries: Gerry Vannuffelen, Founder & CEO of Mantis Robotics
Gerry Vannuffelen left a global head of robotics role at one of the world's largest automation OEMs to found Mantis Robotics, betting that robots could work alongside people without cages, fences, or dedicated specialists to deploy them. In this episode, he unpacks the technology behind that bet…
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Mitchell Fogelson, CEO and Co Founder at Beyond Reach Labs
In this episode of Connect to Visionaries, we speak with Mitchell Fogelson, Co-Founder and CEO of Beyond Reach Labs, about the future of large-scale infrastructure in space. Mitchell shares his journey from mechanical engineering and robotics research through iRobot, robotics innovation in Japan,...
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Phillip Gomez, VP of Product and Defense Systems at MagLev Aero
In this episode of TECHNE Connect to Flight, Tom Sloan sits down with Phillip Gomez, VP of Product and Defense Systems at MagLev Aero, to explore his journey through aerospace and defence. Phillip shares how early experience at startup AVX Aircraft, followed by seven years at Bell, shaped his...
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Leo Pauly , CEO and Co Founder at Plasma Orbital
In this episode of TECHNE Connect, Joe Reed sits down with Leo Pauly, CEO & Co-Founder of Plasma Orbital, to discuss building the next generation of intelligent satellite systems. Leo shares his journey from electronics engineering and AI & robotics research into entrepreneurship, including the...
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Brent Klavon: Chief Strategy Officer at ANRA Technologies
In this episode of TECHNE Connect to Visionaries, Joe Reed speaks with Brent Klavon, Chief Strategy Officer at ANRA Technologies, about the evolution of autonomous systems, the future of airspace and what it takes to scale drone and robotics technology safely. The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧 Thank...
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Merry Walker: Co-Founder & CEO of Symphony Space
Building the Infrastructure for the Next Era of Space with Symphony Space In this episode of Connect to Visionaries, Joe Reed speaks with Merry Walker, Co-Founder of Symphony Space. Merry discusses her journey from engineering and energy systems, through a career in diplomacy focused on emerging...
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Abdelfattah Mostafa: Head of Global Manufacturing Infrastructure at ICEYE
In this episode of Techne Connect: Connect To Orbit, Joe Reed sits down with Abdelfattah Mostafa, Head of Global Manufacturing Infrastructure at ICEYE, to discuss the evolution of the space industry, from bespoke satellite missions to scalable, industrialised manufacturing. Abdelfattah shares his...
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Mike Safyan, VP of Launch & Strategic Initiatives at Planet
Mike Safyan, VP of Launch and Strategic Initiatives at Planet, joins Joe Reed to explore his journey from NASA Ames to becoming one of Planet’s earliest employees, and the decision to leave a secure career path to help build a company that would transform how we observe Earth. From Planet’s first...
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Alicia Kavelaars, Senior Technology Officer at Spacedock
In this episode of Connect to Orbit, Joe Reed speaks with Alicia Kavelaars, Senior Technology Officer at Spacedock. Alicia shares her journey from studying theoretical physics and astrophysics, to building space systems, founding OffWorld, and now helping shape the future of persistent space...
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Tim Solms: CEO at Slingshot Aerospacd
In this episode of Techne Connects, Joe Reed speaks with Tim Solms, CEO of Slingshot Aerospace. Tim shares his journey from joining the US Army at 17 to becoming an Apache pilot, working across Dell, VMware and Microsoft, and later stepping into the space sector as a CEO. The conversation covers...
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Albert Maas, CEO at Exolaunch
In this episode of Behind the Vision, Luke Campbell speaks with Albert Maas, CEO of Avular, about his journey from mechanical engineering and motorsport into entrepreneurship and robotics. Albert shares how his early passion for building and solving complex problems led him towards creating...
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Lucy Hoag: Founder and CEO of Violet Labs
Building a career in aerospace and complex hardware does not always mean staying on a traditional engineering path. In this episode of Behind the Vision, Lucy Hoag, founder and CEO of Violet Labs, shares how her experience across aerospace, government programmes and autonomous vehicles led her to...
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Scott Philips, Chief Innovation Officer / Head of Emerging Technology at Forterra
Scott Philips, Chief Innovation Officer at Forterra, joins Carlos Regini-Moran to explore a career shaped by engineering, AI and a drive to solve real-world problems. From developing early AI systems for the US Navy and working on radar technology at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, to deploying…
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Jon Reijneveld’s, Co - Founder and Chief Engineer at Space Exploration
From contributing to the Orion program to helping build Europe's next generation of space capsules at The Exploration Company, Jon Reinveld has spent his career turning ambitious ideas into engineering reality. In this episode of Connect To Orbit, he shares the journey from choosing aerospace…
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Guilhem de Marliave, CEO & Co-Founder at Elistair
In this episode of Connect to Visionaries, Guilhem de Marliave, CEO and Co-Founder of Elistair, shares the journey behind building a European drone technology company focused on protecting those who protect us. From identifying the limitations of battery-powered drones to developing tethered...
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Marco Agnan, CTO and Co Founder at Odysseus Space
Marco Agnan, Co-Founder and CTO of Odysseus Space, joins Joe Reed to discuss the future of laser communication and high-speed satellite data delivery. Marco explains how Odysseus Space is developing Cyclops, an end-to-end space-to-ground laser communication service. The model gives satellite...
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Robert Sproles, CEO at Exolaunch
In this episode of Connect to Orbit, Joe Reed speaks with Robert Sproles, CEO of Exolaunch, about the future of launch services and the infrastructure needed to support a rapidly growing space economy. Robert shares his journey into the industry and explains how Exolaunch supports satellite...
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Per Björklund, Founding Partner at Further than Capital
In this episode of Connect to Tech, Luke Campbell speaks with Per Björklund, co-founder of Further Than Capital, about what investors look for in early-stage technology companies. Per shares his journey from engineering and entrepreneurship into venture capital and angel investing. He explains…
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Suresh Kumar, Co Founder & CTO at Vermeer
What does it take to go from engineer to co-founder in one of defence technology's fastest-moving sectors? In this episode of Connect To Visionaries, Suresh Kumar, Co-Founder & CTO of Vermeer, shares how curiosity, calculated risk and a willingness to embrace failure shaped his entrepreneurial...
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Robert Lamontagne, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Katalyst Space Technologies
In this episode of Connect to Orbit, Robert Lamontagne, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Katalyst Space Technologies, reflects on his 25-year Air Force career, from flying B-52s and working with the B-2 to shaping future force design at the Pentagon. He shares how curiosity…
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Raumi Sidki, Director of Robotics at Robust AI
In this episode of Connect to Robotics, Raumi Sidki, Director of Robotic Systems at Robust AI, shares his journey from watching the 2004 DARPA Grand Challenge as a child, where his father competed, to developing cutting-edge robotics at Apple, Amazon, and now Robust AI. He discusses what it feels...
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Carlos Fernández: Chief Solutions Officer at Auto Store
Building a career in robotics does not always mean following a fixed path. In this episode of Behind the Robot, Carlos Fernandez, Chief Solutions Officer at AutoStore, shares how he progressed from an engineering role in a small 20-person company to executive leadership in a global robotics...
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Justyna Redelkiewicz, Venture Partner at Depo Ventures
In this episode of Connect to Venture Capital, Joe Reed speaks with Justyna Redelkiewicz, Venture Partner at Depot Ventures, about Europe's evolving space investment ecosystem. Drawing on 16 years of experience shaping programmes including Galileo, Copernicus and the €1 billion Cassini…
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Marek Plavcan, Co-founder & CBO at Airvolute
Marek Plavcan, Chief Business Officer and co-founder of Airvolute, shares his journey from studying international business and working in government to helping build a technology company at the forefront of unmanned systems. He explores the unexpected evolution of Airvolute, from developing...
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Paul Ziade, CEO at North Vector Dynamics
Paul Ziade shares his remarkable journey from tenured professor of mechanical engineering to CEO of one of Canada's fastest-growing defence technology companies. He explains why he left the security of academia to build North Vector Dynamics, the importance of hiring exceptional engineers, and…
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Amy Miller, Head of Talent & People Ops at Portal Space Systems
Building a career in the space industry isn't always about following a linear path. In this episode of Connect To Orbit, Amy Miller, Head of Talent & People Operations at Portal Space Systems, shares how a career spanning global technology companies, including Amazon's satellite division, led her...
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Kris Moell, Founder and CEO of Frost Unmanned
In this episode of Connect To Visionaries, we speak with Kris Moell, Founder & CEO of Frost Unmanned, to explore an entrepreneurial journey that spans aviation, international operations and defence technology. From flying aircraft parts across the US and working in Indonesia to building a...
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Ethan Barajas, Co-Founder & CEO at Icarus Robotics
Ethan Barajas, Co-Founder and CEO of Icarus Robotics, shares how an internship at NASA transformed his career ambitions and inspired him to tackle one of space's biggest challenges: labour. Rather than sending more astronauts to perform repetitive maintenance tasks, Ethan is building robotic...
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Jackson Moses, Founder & Managing Partner at Silent Ventures
Jackson Moses, Founder and Managing Partner of Silent Ventures, joins Connect to Venture Capital to discuss why defence technology is entering a new era of investment. Drawing on his experience as both a founder and investor, he explains how Silent Ventures identifies exceptional operators…
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Joakim Sjöblom, Co-Founder & CEO at Swebal
In this episode of Connect to Visionaries, we speak with Joakim Sjöblom, Co-Founder & CEO of SWEBAL, about the urgent need to strengthen Europe's defence manufacturing capabilities. Drawing on his experience building and exiting a successful fintech business, Joakim explains why he turned his…
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Jackie Teran, Vice President of Software Engineering at Forerunner
In this episode of Connect to Orbit, Joe Reed is joined by Jackie Teran, VP of Engineering at Forerunner, to explore the leadership principles shaping the future of GovTech. Jackie shares her unconventional journey into engineering, the importance of adaptability in a rapidly evolving industry…
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Kenneth Skorpen, CEO of BlinkTroll Robotics
In this episode of Connect to Defence Innovation, we sit down with Kenneth Skorpen, Co-Founder & CEO of BlinkTroll Robotics, to discuss how robotics and emerging technologies are transforming the future of defence. Together, they explore the challenges of developing innovative solutions for a...
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Joshua Heebner, Co-Founder & Head of Growth, Bandelier Technologies
In this episode of Connect to Visionaries, Joe Reed sits down with Josh Hiebner, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at Bandelier Technologies, to explore the intersection of quantum technology, defence innovation, and entrepreneurship. Josh shares his journey from serving in Special Forces to building…
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Felix Motzki, CTO of Reflex Aerospace
In this episode of Behind the Orbit, Joe Reed sits down with Felix Motzki, CTO of Reflex Aerospace, to discuss his unconventional journey into the space industry, from biomedical engineering and ultrasound imaging to leading one of Europe’s fastest-growing satellite companies. Felix shares the...
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Sanal Kamal, Founder & CEO of Photon-IV
In this episode of Behind the Vision, Tom Sloan speaks with Sanal Kamal, Founder & CEO of Photon-IV, about the future of global connectivity and the growing convergence between satellite and terrestrial networks. Sanal shares how his journey from engineering roles in defence and photonics led him...
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Madison Feehan, CEO & Founder of Space Copy
In this inspiring episode of Behind the Influence, Molly-May Brissett sits down with Madison Feehan, Founder and CEO of Space Copy, to explore her remarkable journey from a teenage NASA intern to leading a pioneering space technology company. Madison shares how Space Copy is transforming additive...
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Pratish Shah, General manager at Aitech systems
What happens when space stops being a distant frontier and becomes part of everyday life? In this episode of Behind the Orbit, Pratish Shah, General Manager of Classified Programs at AI Tech Systems, shares how advances in satellite technology, AI, and space infrastructure are accelerating a…
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Bryan Mabry, Partner at New North Ventures
Bryan Mabry, Partner at New North Ventures, joins Behind the Capital to discuss his journey from the U.S. intelligence community and government service into venture capital. Drawing on experience as both an operator and investor, Bryan explains how New North backs early-stage dual-use…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧
The Techne Connect 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.
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