The Techne Connect

Brook Leonard, CEO at Rogue Space Systems Corporation

In 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 Talent Inspire your future. Plug into what’s next. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Avi Shabtai, CEO at Ramon Space

In this episode we speak with Avi Shabtai, CEO at Ramon Space, about his journey from deep tech and data centres into the space sector. Avi shares how Ramon Space is building computing infrastructure in orbit to support the next generation of data-driven space applications. The conversation explores how ideas move from concept to execution, the balance between innovation and commercialisation, and why early customer engagement plays a critical role. Avi also explains how space is shifting from an isolated sector into a connected extension of Earth’s infrastructure, and what this means for engineers and entrepreneurs. 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 Talent Inspire your future. Plug into what’s next. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Chip Walter, Managing Director at Marlinspike Partners

In this episode we speak with Chip Walter, Partner at Marlinspike Partners, about his journey from the US Navy and CIA into venture capital. Chip shares how his experience across defence, intelligence, and innovation shaped his approach to investing, with a focus on technologies that deliver real impact to the warfighter. The conversation explores the rise of dual-use technology, why AI and autonomy are reshaping modern defence, and how venture capital plays a role in accelerating capability development. They also discuss common mistakes founders make when raising capital, what investors look for beyond technical strength, and why building the right team and funding strategy is critical to long-term success 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 Talent Inspire your future. Plug into what’s next. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ben Cipperley, Chief Strategy Officer at Havoc

In this episode we speak with Ben Cipperley, Chief Strategy Officer at Havoc AI, about his transition from 26 years in the US Navy into defence technology leadership. Ben shares how his Navy career shaped his approach to strategy, autonomous systems, and decision-making in high-pressure environments. The conversation explores collaborative autonomy, command and control, multi-domain defence systems, startup culture, and how Havoc AI is helping operators control large numbers of autonomous assets at scale. 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 Talent Inspire your future. Plug into what’s next. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Rob Alford, Mission Operations & Navy Programs Lead at Havoc

In this episode we speak with Rob Alford from Havoc about his transition from the US Navy into one of the fastest-growing defence technology startups. Rob shares his journey through mechanical engineering, nuclear propulsion systems, aircraft carrier operations, and emerging technology experimentation before moving into autonomous defence systems. The conversation explores collaborative autonomy, robotics, defence innovation, startup culture, military leadership, and the future of multi-domain autonomous operations across maritime, aerial, and land systems. 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 Talent Inspire your future. Plug into what’s next. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.