Rob Alford, Mission Operations & Navy Programs Lead at Havoc

Ben Williams, Chief Operating Officer / Chief Product Officer at Exyn Technologies

In this episode of Behind the Flight, Tom Sloan is joined by Ben Williams, Chief Operating Officer at Exyn Technologies. Ben shares his journey from serving in the US Navy to becoming a serial entrepreneur and deep tech leader, reflecting on the lessons he learned transitioning from military service into industry and building innovative technology businesses. The conversation explores the future of autonomy, robotics and AI, as well as Exyn's mission to develop autonomous navigation systems that can operate without GPS, communications infrastructure or pre-existing maps. Ben also discusses leadership, startup growth and why understanding the "how" and "why" behind complex systems is critical for 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.

Lukas Werling, CEO & Co-Founder of ISP Tech

In this episode we speak with Lukas Werling, CEO and Co-Founder of ISPTech, about building in-space propulsion systems for the next generation of spacecraft. Lukas shares his journey from the German Aerospace Center to founding ISPTech, the importance of understanding customer pain points, and why propulsion will be a key enabler for future space infrastructure, from commercial space stations to lunar missions and in-orbit servicing. 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.

Sumant Sharma, Co-Founder & CEO at EraDrive

In this episode we speak with Sumant Sharma, CEO & Co-Founder of EraDrive, about his journey from aerospace research at Stanford University into building autonomous systems for the future of space operations. Sumant shares insights into launching a venture-backed space startup, the growing need for self-driving spacecraft, and how AI, autonomy, and real-time decision-making will shape the next generation of 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 Talent Inspire your future. Plug into what’s next. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Techne Connect Special: Twin Track Ventures, Behind the Capital, with Nicola Sinclair.

In this episode of Behind the Capital, Nicola Sinclair discusses venture capital, defence tech, and deep tech innovation across Europe. She shares insights on startup growth, founder resilience, fundraising challenges, and why clear communication and adaptability are critical for technical founders building in sectors like AI, aerospace, and defence. 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.

John Quinn, CEO at Exos Aerospace

In this episode of Behind the Vision, we speak with John Quinn, Founder and CEO of Exos Aerospace, about his journey from nuclear submarines and power systems into reusable rocket technology. John shares how his background in high-risk engineering environments shaped his data-driven approach to building and scaling aerospace systems. The conversation explores reusable rockets, launch licensing, carbon composite structures, advanced propulsion, cislunar infrastructure, and why small, agile teams will play a major role in the future space economy. The episode also covers entrepreneurship, technical leadership, rapid prototyping, defence applications, and the skills needed to build reliable systems for space. 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.