Alex Fink, President & US CEO of Swarmer

Alex Fink, President & US CEO of Swarmer

Alex Fink, Founder & CEO of Swarmer, joins Behind the Orbit to explore how autonomous systems are transforming modern defence. Drawing on his experience at the intersection of software, strategy, and national security, Alex explains why the future of warfare will be shaped less by hardware and more by the ability to coordinate autonomous systems at scale. The conversation covers the rise of autonomous operations, the role of software as a strategic advantage, and what it takes to build the infrastructure that enables humans and machines to work together effectively in increasingly complex environments. 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.

Darko Filipi, Vice President of Space Systems at Overview Energy

In this episode of Behind the Orbit, we speak with Darko Filipi, VP of Space Systems at Overview Energy, a company building the next generation of space-based energy infrastructure. Darko shares his journey from astrophysics and spacecraft engineering to working on some of the most ambitious space systems ever conceived, including CubeSats, human spaceflight systems, and large-scale commercial satellite networks. We explore how space is rapidly evolving from a government-led research domain into a commercial infrastructure layer powering Earth. Darko breaks down Overview Energy’s mission to beam safe, near-infrared energy from space to the grid, and what it takes to engineer systems at kilometre scale under extreme constraints. Along the way, we dive into leadership in high-performance engineering teams, the importance of ownership and execution culture, and why the future of space is less about science fiction and more about industrial-scale systems 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 Talent Inspire your future. Plug into what’s next. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Pietro Guerrieri, Chief Executive Officer at Impulso Space

In this episode of Behind the Vision, Pietro Guerrieri, Founder & CEO of Impulso Space, shares his remarkable journey from serving as a military pilot in the Italian Air Force to leading one of the space sector's most innovative launch service providers. Pietro reflects on the experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, the importance of discipline, continuous learning, and the pivotal career decisions that ultimately led him to found Impulso Space. The conversation explores the evolution of the global space industry, the rise of New Space, and the growing need for integrated launch and logistics services. Pietro discusses the challenges of building a company in a rapidly changing market, the sacrifices required to pursue ambitious goals, and his vision for a future where access to space becomes more streamlined, reliable, and commercially driven. He also shares valuable advice for aspiring founders, insights into the skills shaping the future of the sector, and why resilience remains one of the most important qualities for 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.

Theophile Lagraulet, Co-Founder & CEO at SpaceLocker

What if sending a sensor to orbit became as simple as booking a flight? In this episode of Behind the Vision, Theophile Lagraulet, Co-Founder and CEO of SpaceLocker, shares how his team is reimagining the future of space missions by building the infrastructure layer that could transform access to orbit. From launching their first mission within just two years of founding the company to operating spacecraft and creating a marketplace for orbital hosting, Theophile explains why the future of space isn't just about rockets it's about accessibility, speed, and scalable infrastructure. Packed with insights on entrepreneurship, engineering, innovation, and the evolution of the space economy, this is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the next chapter 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.

Christian Eberhardt, Founder & CTO at ARIS Robotics

In this episode of Behind the Robot, we speak with Christian Eberhardt, CTO and Founder of ARIS Robotics, a company building intelligent systems for waste sorting and recycling infrastructure. Christian shares his unconventional journey from sailing across the Atlantic and teaching navigation on tall ships, to studying robotics and co-founding a startup straight out of university. He reflects on the role of hands-on experience, the importance of saying “yes” to opportunity, and why robotics is as much about resilience and iteration as it is about engineering. We dive deep into the future of waste management, from AI-powered sorting systems to national recycling schemes and the untapped global potential of automation in the waste industry. Christian also explores how Denmark is leading parts of the circular economy and where robotics, AI, and human decision-making intersect. 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.