Hiring too quickly can sink early-stage startups. On this #VHTBPodcast, Matt Gjertsen (Better Every Day Studios), Justus Kilian (Space Capital), and Seyka Mejeur (AdAstra Talent) share how to grow teams the right way including milestones, structure & real hiring discipline. 🎙️

This #GISDay, we’re spotlighting Muon Space and their FireSat constellation, honored among TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025. With 50+ satellites scanning wildfire zones every 9 minutes, FireSat delivers real-time data that empowers first responders, scientists, and policymakers to

From SpaceX to Northwood, Daniel Meinzer shares 5 lessons that shaped his career: ➡️ Dive deep into fundamentals ➡️ Be transparent with deadlines ➡️ Lead with clear values ➡️ Let teams innovate ➡️ Ask: “What makes it 10x better?” Read more: pulse.ly/yozsekf0o0

A great idea means nothing if you can’t sell it. Our blog, “4 Components of Value Propositions That Get Buy-in,” explains how to craft messaging that earns trust from investors to customers: pulse.ly/jljk3bef2r When you’re ready to pitch, you can get up to $2M in pre-seed

Founders, pre-founders & professionals driving the space economy, this is for you. Weekly Office Hours with Justus Kilian are open. Discuss growth, funding & career moves with an experienced investor in early-stage space companies. Apply here: pulse.ly/vcsolmbmp9 *Please

Skills build rockets. Culture builds teams. Our latest article, “How to Hire Employees That Fit,” explores how to balance culture fit with culture add and why that balance drives innovation across the space economy. Read here: pulse.ly/sqo3aqcot1 #SpaceEconomy

Why do some engineers stand out while others stall? In his blog, "The Well-Rounded Engineer," Casey Handmer argues that technical skill is only half the equation. The other half is understanding the coordination problem: how teams, incentives, and systems actually work. An

Last month, Rocket Lab just launched twin spacecraft to Mars for NASA + UC Berkeley’s ESCAPADE mission. Blue & Gold will spend the next 10 months cruising to Mars, where they’ll study the planet’s magnetosphere in a coordinated science formation. Rocket Lab continues to push

Vertical integration still matters, and it’s shaping the future of space entrepreneurship. On the #SpaceTalent blog, we break down why controlling more of your value chain can accelerate iteration, improve quality, and strengthen long-term resilience for space startups. If you’re

Startups don’t stall because of one problem. They stall because many small issues connect beneath the surface. ⛓️ On the Space Talent blog, we explore how systems thinking helps founders identify patterns, strengthen communication, and scale with clarity rather than chaos:

How do the best teams solve the hardest problems in space? In this episode of Leadership Launchpad, Matt Gjertsen talks with Eric Berger about leadership, culture, and the forces shaping today’s most ambitious space companies, from SpaceX to Stoke Space and beyond. A

A great pitch isn’t about hype; it’s about clarity. On the Space Talent blog, we break down how to build a strong pitch deck, craft your narrative, and prepare for the questions investors care about most. Get the full guide: pulse.ly/g8eeuygo9w Ready to raise? You can pitch

The “Valley of Death” is the hardest phase for any space or tech startup. In this three part #VHTBPodcast series, hosts Justus Kilian (Space Capital), Matt Gjertsen (Better Every Day Studios), and Brian Mejeur (AdAstra Talent Advisors) break down one of the toughest phases in

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