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The Techne Connect
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The Techne Connect Podcast.
Behind the tech. Ahead of the curve.
From racetracks to rocket labs, battlefield tech to battery breakthroughs; we dive into the world’s most exciting industries to uncover the real stories behind innovation.
Each week, we talk to the engineers, thinkers, and trailblazers building the future of mobility, defense, energy, space, data, and more. No fluff, just bold ideas, raw insights, and the kind of inspiration that fuels the next generation of tech talent.
Speak to us today to hear about opportunities we may have in the industries our guests are shaping.
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Ido Genosar, CEO & Co-founder at Verobotics
2d ago00:21:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Behind the Robot, we are joined by Ido Genosar, CEO and Co-Founder of Verobotics, to discuss how autonomous robotics is transforming high-rise building maintenance. Ido shares the story behind building a robotics company from scratch, scaling globally, and tackling one of the construction industry's most dangerous jobs.The conversation explores the future of physical AI, the growing demand for automation, and the lessons learned from commercialising hardware technology in real-world environments. A must-listen for anyone interested in robotics, innovation, start-ups and the future of work.Thank you for listening to The Techne Connect Podcast - where we go behind the tech and ahead of the curve.But we don’t just share stories, we help build them. At Techne Talent, we connect ambitious people with opportunities across the very industries we feature. If you’re inspired by what you hear, speak to us today about where your skills could take you.👉 Don’t miss an episode: Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.📸 For behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram: @techne_talent💼 Explore opportunities and connect with us on LinkedIn: Techne TalentInspire your future. Plug into what’s next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder & CEO of SpaceBase
3d ago00:34:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode we speak with Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, CEO and Co-Founder of SpaceBase, about her journey through the global space industry and her mission to democratize access to space.Emeline shares insights from working in space education, space tourism, and startup ecosystems, while discussing the future of the industry, the importance of diversity, and the growing opportunities emerging across the space sector.Thank you for listening to The Techne Connect Podcast - where we go behind the tech and ahead of the curve.But we don’t just share stories, we help build them. At Techne Talent, we connect ambitious people with opportunities across the very industries we feature. If you’re inspired by what you hear, speak to us today about where your skills could take you.👉 Don’t miss an episode: Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.📸 For behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram: @techne_talent💼 Explore opportunities and connect with us on LinkedIn: Techne TalentInspire your future. Plug into what’s next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ashton Meginnis, Head of Space Systems at AstroForge
4d ago00:41:45Tap to summarizeIn this episode we speak with Ashton Meginnis, Head of Space Systems at AstroForge, about building the first commercially funded deep space vehicle and the future of asteroid mining.Ashton shares his journey from childhood dreams of exploring the cosmos to leading rapid spacecraft development at AstroForge, including how the team designed, built, and launched a deep space mission in just four months. We discuss the challenges of creating affordable and reliable access to deep space, the growing opportunity around asteroid resources like platinum, and why in-house engineering is critical for accelerating innovation in the space industry.Thank you for listening to The Techne Connect Podcast - where we go behind the tech and ahead of the curve.But we don’t just share stories, we help build them. At Techne Talent, we connect ambitious people with opportunities across the very industries we feature. If you’re inspired by what you hear, speak to us today about where your skills could take you.👉 Don’t miss an episode: Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.📸 For behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram: @techne_talent💼 Explore opportunities and connect with us on LinkedIn: Techne TalentInspire your future. Plug into what’s next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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James Cooper, COO at Anatra
4d ago00:49:55Tap to summarizeIn this episode we speak with James Cooper, Chief Operating Officer at Anatra, about his journey from the US Marine Corps into defence technology and autonomous aviation.James shares lessons from 22 years as a Marine officer and F-18 pilot, before moving into software, telecommunications, and now startup leadership.The conversation explores military transition, leadership, networking, defence innovation, autonomous cargo aircraft, and why logistics will play a critical role in the future of contested operations.Thank you for listening to The Techne Connect Podcast - where we go behind the tech and ahead of the curve.But we don’t just share stories, we help build them. At Techne Talent, we connect ambitious people with opportunities across the very industries we feature. If you’re inspired by what you hear, speak to us today about where your skills could take you.👉 Don’t miss an episode: Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.📸 For behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram: @techne_talent💼 Explore opportunities and connect with us on LinkedIn: Techne TalentInspire your future. Plug into what’s next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nicolas Gaume, Co-Founder & CEO of Space Cargo Unlimited
1w ago00:35:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode we speak with Nicolas Gaume, Co-Founder and CEO of Space Cargo Unlimited, about building the infrastructure for in-space manufacturing.Nicolas shares how Space Cargo Unlimited is using microgravity to create new opportunities across agriculture, pharmaceuticals, materials, electronics, and biotechnology. The conversation explores space manufacturing, commercial space infrastructure, microgravity research, reusable space systems, and the company’s upcoming flight with Atmos Space Cargo.The episode also covers Nicolas’ entrepreneurial journey, the story behind Space Cargo’s wine mission, and why Europe has a major role to play in the next phase of the space economy.Thank you for listening to The Techne Connect Podcast - where we go behind the tech and ahead of the curve.But we don’t just share stories, we help build them. At Techne Talent, we connect ambitious people with opportunities across the very industries we feature. If you’re inspired by what you hear, speak to us today about where your skills could take you.👉 Don’t miss an episode: Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.📸 For behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram: @techne_talent💼 Explore opportunities and connect with us on LinkedIn: Techne TalentInspire your future. Plug into what’s next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stanislas Sabatier, R&D Offboard Software Director at Movu Robotics, France
1w ago00:29:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode we speak with Stan Sabatier, R&D Offboard Software Director at Movu Robotics France, about building reliable robotic systems for warehouse environments.Stan shares his journey from SaaS, infrastructure, media, and entrepreneurship into robotics, and explains why modern robotics is shifting from individual robot performance to full system reliability.The conversation explores fleet orchestration, observability, explainability, simulation, production resilience, and why staying close to real-world operations is critical. Stan also shares why simplicity is a serious design choice, and why the next generation of robotics talent needs strong system-level thinking.Thank you for listening to The Techne Connect Podcast - where we go behind the tech and ahead of the curve.But we don’t just share stories, we help build them. At Techne Talent, we connect ambitious people with opportunities across the very industries we feature. If you’re inspired by what you hear, speak to us today about where your skills could take you.👉 Don’t miss an episode: Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.📸 For behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram: @techne_talent💼 Explore opportunities and connect with us on LinkedIn: Techne TalentInspire your future. Plug into what’s next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jesús Manuel Muñoz Tejeda, CEO & Co-Founder of PERSEI Space
1w ago00:32:08Tap to summarizeIn 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.Thank you for listening to The Techne Connect Podcast - where we go behind the tech and ahead of the curve.But we don’t just share stories, we help build them. At Techne Talent, we connect ambitious people with opportunities across the very industries we feature. If you’re inspired by what you hear, speak to us today about where your skills could take you.👉 Don’t miss an episode: Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.📸 For behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram: @techne_talent💼 Explore opportunities and connect with us on LinkedIn: Techne TalentInspire your future. Plug into what’s next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nicolas Moulin-Fournier, Chief Product Officer at Look Up
1w ago00:31:53Tap to summarizeIn this episode we speak with Nicolas Moulin-Fournier, Chief Product Officer at Look Up, about his journey from space telecom and strategy consulting to space situational awareness.Nicolas shares how his time at Eutelsat shaped his approach to product development, customer needs, and bringing complex space services to market. The conversation explores why space is becoming more congested and contested, how Look Up is building radar infrastructure to track objects in low Earth orbit, and why space safety is critical to life on Earth. Nicolas also discusses the skills needed in the space sector, from engineering and AI to product, marketing, and commercial roles.Thank you for listening to The Techne Connect Podcast - where we go behind the tech and ahead of the curve.But we don’t just share stories, we help build them. At Techne Talent, we connect ambitious people with opportunities across the very industries we feature. If you’re inspired by what you hear, speak to us today about where your skills could take you.👉 Don’t miss an episode: Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.📸 For behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram: @techne_talent💼 Explore opportunities and connect with us on LinkedIn: Techne TalentInspire your future. Plug into what’s next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Benjamin Perez, CEO at Arachnid Systems
2w ago00:33:13Tap to summarizeIn this episode we speaks with Benjamin Perez, CEO of Arachnid Systems, about building robotic inspection technology for aerospace, defence, space, and infrastructure.Benjamin shares how his background in aerospace manufacturing, product distribution, and hands-on engineering shaped the creation of Arachnid Systems. The conversation explores aerospace maintenance, inspection bottlenecks, predictive analytics, robotics, sensor data, and why physical data will play a major role in reducing aircraft downtime.The episode also covers startup pivots, customer-led product development, company culture, and the skills needed to build robotics systems for highly regulated industries.Thank you for listening to The Techne Connect Podcast - where we go behind the tech and ahead of the curve.But we don’t just share stories, we help build them. At Techne Talent, we connect ambitious people with opportunities across the very industries we feature. If you’re inspired by what you hear, speak to us today about where your skills could take you.👉 Don’t miss an episode: Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.📸 For behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram: @techne_talent💼 Explore opportunities and connect with us on LinkedIn: Techne TalentInspire your future. Plug into what’s next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brook Leonard, CEO at Rogue Space Systems Corporation
2w ago00:41:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode we speak with Brook Leonard, CEO at Rogue Space Systems, about his journey from the US Air Force into commercial space leadership.Brook shares how his experience as a pilot and leader shaped his approach to building teams, solving complex problems, and driving execution in high-pressure environments. The conversation explores the shift towards a new space economy, where infrastructure, logistics, and autonomy are becoming critical to scaling operations in orbit. Brook also explains how Rogue Space Systems is developing in-orbit logistics, payload containers, servicing vehicles, and autonomous software to support the next generation of space missions.Thank you for listening to The Techne Connect Podcast - where we go behind the tech and ahead of the curve.But we don’t just share stories, we help build them. At Techne Talent, we connect ambitious people with opportunities across the very industries we feature. If you’re inspired by what you hear, speak to us today about where your skills could take you.👉 Don’t miss an episode: Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.📸 For behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram: @techne_talent💼 Explore opportunities and connect with us on LinkedIn: Techne TalentInspire your future. Plug into what’s next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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