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Space Talent @spacetalent.com · 28d

Understanding customer pain points is one of the most important steps for startups. From onboarding to pricing clarity, every friction point is an opportunity to improve. Learn how to tune into your customers' experience on the #SpaceTalent blog: https://pulse.ly/yx2d4fhtij

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Sep 26

Whether you're building a startup, exploring your next career move, or staying sharp on space-tech innovation, these podcasts deliver the insight, inspiration, and intel you need to stay ahead in the space economy. Here is a round-up of our 6 space podcast recommendations.

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Sep 23

Your pitch deck is your startup’s first handshake with investors. Our latest guide breaks down exactly what to include, how to structure your story, and how to present with confidence. Read more in our full guide: https://pulse.ly/dsero7swo9

#SpaceTalent #StartupAdvice

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Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Sep 22

Getting started as a thermal engineer?

🎓 Study at top programs: MIT, Caltech, Purdue, Stanford, Georgia Tech
🛰️ Apply to companies like SpaceX, Impulse Space, Blue Origin, Anduril
🌐 Explore current openings: https://pulse.ly/yyaesg8muy

#ThermalEngineer #SpaceTalent

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Sep 19

Leadership doesn’t happen by accident, it happens by design.

In the latest episode of the #VHTBPodcast, Matt Gjertsen, Brian Mejeur, and Justus Kilian share a practical framework for leadership development in the space economy: https://pulse.ly/qrb4nxfacy

What are the best practices for developing leaders in a start-up? - A VC, a Headhunter, and a Trainer Walk into a Bar

Leadership Development in Space Startups: Key Steps and Best PracticesIn this episode of VHTB, host Matt Gjertsen of Better Everyday Studios is joined b...

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Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Sep 18

Fine-tuning large vision-language models for satellite imagery is unlocking major performance gains. Pixtral-12B + LoRA = high accuracy, low resource costs.

Discover how domain-specific adaptation is enabling better insights for Earth observation: https://pulse.ly/wgibopucns

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Sep 16

🚀 AST SpaceMobile is building the only space-based cellular broadband network that connects directly with unmodified mobile phones, bringing global connectivity closer than ever. 🌐 Browse open roles on the Space Talent job board: https://pulse.ly/s4gmd82seh

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Sep 15

Want to become a thermal engineer in the space economy?

➡️ Start with a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
➡️ Specialize in thermodynamics + heat transfer
➡️ Get hands-on with CAD & thermal testing
➡️ Advance into senior roles & leadership

Explore your path: https://pulse.ly/g8zu2z5m7z

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Sep 12

Office Hours with @spacecapital.com ’s Justus Kilian are now open.
If you’re in the space economy—founder, student, exec, or solo GP—this is your chance to connect with an industry expert. Ask anything. Get honest insight.

→ Sign up here: https://pulse.ly/xutxbklaf0

#SpaceTalent #SpaceEconomy

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Sep 10

Gravitate, #SpaceTalent’s networking matching group, is where space tech careers connect.

→ One-on-one matched convos
→ Online events
→ Mentor access

Sign up for our next round of matching here: https://pulse.ly/wu56t2y9rr

#SpaceTalent #Gravitate #SpaceJobs #CareerGrowth

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Sep 9

@spacecapital.com ’s @spacechecks.bsky.social recently joined Matt Forrest on the #SpatialStack Podcast to unpack the VC strategy behind the geospatial boom—from satellites to geo-embeddings. 🎧 Catch the episode here: https://pulse.ly/wslvcjvlwb

#Geospatial #EarthIntelligence

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Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Sep 8

Want to design the systems that keep spacecraft alive in space’s most extreme environments? Thermal engineers regulate spacecraft temps with modeling, testing, and engineering know-how. 🔥❄️

Avg. salary: $90K–$150K+

Explore jobs: https://pulse.ly/sqc9dnobhw

#SpaceEconomy #ThermalEngineer

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Sep 5

GeoNYC is BACK for Climate Week NYC 🌍

Join @spacecapital.com ’s @spacechecks.bsky.social and the geospatial community Sept 23 in NYC.

🔗 Register here: https://pulse.ly/jflxyt58es

#GeoNYC #ClimateWeekNYC

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Sep 4

Early-stage founders often fall into the trap of overengineering—building too much, too soon. But simplicity is what drives learning. In a recent article, we share how to avoid feature bloat, build smarter, and use feedback loops to move faster: https://pulse.ly/1iveaq6lgv

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Sep 3

At the frontier of defense tech, Anduril is building systems to help deter conflict and support mission-critical operations. Their Lattice OS platform brings autonomy and real-time insight to U.S. and allied forces. Explore openings on the Space Talent job board: https://pulse.ly/fyjdeub46o

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Sep 2

🛰️ Xona Space Systems is rethinking global navigation. From autonomy to agriculture, next-gen technologies need ultra-precise time and location data. Xona is building that backbone, and they’re hiring! Explore open roles on the Space Talent job board: https://pulse.ly/3owxbjuqw3

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Aug 29

Looking for your next opportunity in the space economy? Check out the featured roles on the Space Talent job board: https://pulse.ly/w3tgfyodo7

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Aug 28

In the #SpaceTalent blog, we break down how to pitch to investors with confidence: https://pulse.ly/kxkbbgp1x6

And when you're ready to raise, pitch directly to @spacecapital.com for up to $2M in pre-seed funding. #StartupTips #VentureCapital

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Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Aug 26

Capella Space went from a Stanford classroom to orbit.

Born in a Hacking for Defense course, the team used Lean Startup tools to build SAR satellites, earning a $4M DoD contract just 11 months later. Read the full case study: https://pulse.ly/jh3yc2inbw

#Startups #SpaceTech

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Aug 25

Planet + Anthropic = satellite data supercharged by AI.

Using Claude, Planet will unlock real-time insights from its daily Earth scans—powering better decisions in climate, disaster response, and beyond. Read more: https://pulse.ly/n3vepyddjf

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Aug 22

🛰️ Varda Space Industries is building the first scalable industrial operations in space, making pharmaceuticals and materials that benefit life back on Earth.

Ready to join the orbital revolution? Discover open roles on the Space Talent job board: https://pulse.ly/hyykkhaajn

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Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Aug 21

“The best work is done in environments that tolerate mistakes and encourage lessons learned.” — Garima Gupta, Sr. Program Manager Varda

From SpaceX to Varda, Garima's journey is a masterclass in adaptability and leadership. 📲 Read the full #SpaceTalentSpotlight: https://pulse.ly/1gpbg4lezb

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Aug 20

A virtual satellite powered by AI?

Google DeepMind's AlphaEarth Foundations integrates petabytes of Earth observation data into a single, compact system, helping scientists monitor land & water with incredible detail and speed.

Read how it works + what it unlocks: https://pulse.ly/rvkhnnde8l

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Aug 19

🚀 Firefly Aerospace just IPO’d at an $8.5B valuation, adding rocket fuel to a company that already made history with the first commercial Moon landing. Firefly is hiring for 100+ roles in launch, lander & orbital tech.

Explore their openings on #SpaceTalent: https://pulse.ly/i36fojatzz

Space Talent @spacetalent.com · Aug 18

Want to build spacecraft with your welding skills? 🔧

Top programs: Hobart, Tulsa, Missouri Welding Institute
Companies hiring: SpaceX, Blue Origin, @rocketlabcorp.com, Firefly, VAST

Explore job listings → https://pulse.ly/pzklfqtdqy

#SpaceTalent #AerospaceWelder