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The Techne Connect

The Techne Connect Podcast. Behind the tech. Ahead of the curve. From racetracks to rocket labs, battlefield tech to battery breakthroughs; we dive into the world’s most exciting industries to uncover the real stories behind innovation.Each week, we talk to the engineers, thinkers, and trailblazers building the future of mobility, defense, energy, space, data, and more. No fluff, just bold ideas, raw insights, and the kind of inspiration that fuels the next generation of tech talent.Speak to us

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58:54

Todd Hughes, Chief Innovation Officer at Scientific...

The Techne Connect ·

2025/12/07

In this episode of The Techne Connect, we speak with Todd Hughes, Chief Innovation Officer at Scientific Systems. Todd explains how the company develops autonomous systems for contested, GPS-denied environments and why software-centric autonomy will shape the next generation of defence robotics.He shares his journey from academic philosophy to DARPA programme management, outlining the origins of modern AI techniques, the limits of current machine learning and the need for world models, open

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1:19:40

Ewan Baldry, Chief Engineer at Czinger Vehicles

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2025/12/04

In this episode of the Techne Connect, Ewan Baldry, Chief Engineer at Czinger Vehicles, talks through a career shaped by racing, engineering, and bold decisions.Ewan shares how he moved from TVR to Williams F1, then built his own race car company. He explains how these experiences shaped his approach to design, leadership, and problem solving. He also discusses the challenges of running a small race car business through the 2008 recession, his move into LMP3 and LMP1 with Ginetta, and the path that

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36:02

Ally Stone, Chief Strategy Officer at Reflect Orbital

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2025/12/03

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Ally Stone, Chief Strategy Officer at Reflect Orbital, explains how her team is using satellite mirrors to deliver “sunlight on demand,” extending solar power generation from space.She shares her path from renewable energy and finance to leading strategy in the space sector, and how Reflect’s technology bridges sustainability and orbital innovation. Ally discusses falling launch costs, new commercial models in space, and how space-based systems can support

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1:01:24

Nathan Mintz, CEO and Co-Founder of CX2

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2025/12/01

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Nathan Mintz, CEO and Co-Founder of CX2, talks about his journey from Boeing and Raytheon to building three deep-tech companies in aerospace and defence.Nathan shares the early influences that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, how he moved from initial concepts to launching each venture, and the lessons he learned from building hardware-driven businesses in competitive and fast-moving markets. He highlights why timing, market forces, and the right team matter

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49:17

Paolo Pucci, Head of Motion Control Systems and Software

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2025/11/28

In this episode of the Techne Connect, Paolo Pucci, Head of Motion Control Systems and Software, talks through his career across Italy, the UK and California and how he built a high performing team from scratch.Paolo shares his experience in controls, chassis, ADAS, steering systems and functional safety, including his work on full steer by wire at Canoo and the impact of seeing his features reach production vehicles.He discusses the move toward in-house software development, the value of clear

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43:01

The Techne Connect Special: Longbow, Behind the...

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2025/11/26

Recorded onsite, this episode brings you into the heart of Longbow, a new British sports car brand shaping a featherweight electric segment. You hear from co-founders Mark Tapscott and Daniel Davey as they share the story behind the name, the mission, and the rapid six-month journey from a blank sheet to a fully built prototype. They discuss engineering focus, supplier strategy, 3D printed manufacturing, and the mindset they look for in the people building the next era of British sports cars.Thank

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42:21

Chris Savoia, Global Head of UR+ Ecosystem at ...

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2025/11/24

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Christopher Savoia, Global Head of the UR+ Ecosystem at Universal Robots, explains how the company reshaped industrial automation with safe and flexible collaborative robots.Christopher shares how the UR Plus platform supports startups and global manufacturers with hardware, software and full application solutions. He talks about his path from biomedical engineering to leading teams, the value of hands on skills and why early career choices matter.He gives

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39:20

Jeremiah Pate, Founder and CTO at Lunasonde

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2025/11/21

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Jeremiah Pate, Founder and CTO of Lunasonde, shares how his team is inventing a new way to see underground.He explains georadiotomography (GRT): a subsurface imaging technology that uses low-frequency radio from airborne—and ultimately space-borne—platforms to map minerals, fault lines, aquifers and more for defense and critical-minerals exploration. Jeremiah traces Lunasonde’s path from a spark of inspiration at UPenn to accelerator stints (Seraphim,

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38:39

Jeremy Fix, Chief Eningeer at ispace-U.S.

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2025/11/19

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Jeremy Fix, Chief Engineer at ispace-U.S., shares his journey through three decades in the space industry and how innovation is accelerating faster than ever before.He explains how iSpace is redefining lunar exploration through its ambitious Moon Valley 2040 vision, combining global collaboration and cutting-edge technology to make commercial missions to the Moon a reality. Jeremy discusses the engineering challenges of building fully autonomous lunar landers,

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38:36

Eric Zaremski, Director of Technical Operations at...

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2025/11/17

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Eric Zaremski, Director of Technical Operations at Fort Robotics shares how his team is building safer, smarter autonomy for real-world robotics.He explains how Fort’s safety-certified controllers and radios enable secure remote and autonomous operation, and why “proactive safety” systems still rely on a simple big red button. Eric also discusses bridging engineering and operations; from supply chain and ISO 9001 processes to ensuring products are built with

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38:10

Sid Shaikh, Chief Technology Officer at Fieldwork...

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2025/11/14

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Sid Shaikh, CTO at Fieldwork Robotics, discusses how his team is tackling one of agriculture’s toughest challenges — automating the delicate process of raspberry picking.Sid shares how Fieldwork’s robots are designed to handle soft fruit with precision, consistency, and efficiency, addressing labour shortages and reducing waste across farms worldwide. He explains the technical and commercial complexities behind developing robotics for unpredictable

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49:56

Kevin Kleber, Co-Founder of SUIND

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2025/11/12

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Kevin Kleber, CTO and Co-Founder of Suind, explains how they are tackling crop losses through fully autonomous drones designed for complex, real-world environments like India’s rugged rubber plantations. He shares how the team’s mission-driven approach targets the most challenging agricultural conditions, bringing measurable sustainability benefits such as 60% less chemical use and up to 95% less fuel consumption.He also reflects on his path from university

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42:36

Deepa Ramaswamy, Chief Engineer at Ford

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2025/11/10

In this episode of the Techne Connect, Deepa Ramaswamy, Chief Engineer at Ford, shares how her work is shaping the next generation of software-defined vehicles and advancing automotive innovation.She explains how her team integrates advanced driver assistance systems, electrical architectures, and AI tools to improve vehicle safety, performance, and quality. Deepa also discusses the lessons learned from leading the first U.S. hybrid SUV program and the importance of holistic engineering in

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52:12

Dan Scheuer, Director of Engineering, Space at...

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2025/11/07

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Dan Scheuer, Director of Engineering (Space) at General Atomics, lifts the lid on building and operating end-to-end space systems. He traces his path from San Diego aviation fan to leading a 130-strong, full-discipline team delivering optical payloads, space vehicles and ground operations—sharing highlights from MQ-9 Block 50 control stations to weather satellites, wildlife-tracking missions and coronagraphs.Dan dives into leadership at scale—vision, strategy

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52:22

Chris Jannette, President and CEO at BlackStar Orbital

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2025/11/05

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Chris Jannette, President and CEO of BlackStar Orbital, reveals how his team is building a hypersonic, reusable spacecraft to make space fast, reliable and built to last.He traces the journey from the US Air Force and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to leading an engineering-led startup executing a Space Force Phase II contract, fresh from wind-tunnel campaigns and heading to drop tests. Chris unpacks BlackStar’s vision for rapid reconstitution of satellites, the

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51:38

Jonathan Andree, Technical Director at Galvion

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2025/11/03

In this episode of the Techne Connect, Jonathan Andree, Technical Director at Galvion, shares how his team builds integrated soldier systems. He explains tactical helmet platforms, the Cortex AR capability, and open architectures that join radios, sensors, and Android tools to deliver the right information at the right timeJonathan traces his path from financial IT into defence. He talks about shifting from cost savings to capability, systems thinking across hardware, embedded software, and UI, and

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48:14

Werner Koestler, Executive Officer at Pioneer...

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2025/10/31

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Werner Koestler, Executive Officer at Pioneer, explores how next-generation in-car experience is evolving at the intersection of human–machine interface, immersive audio and autonomous mobility to build trust and safety in real-world environments.He shares his journey from Vienna to Tokyo, becoming Pioneer’s first Western board member, and reflects on lessons from leading an 800-person team on Volkswagen’s EV computing platform. Werner discusses how curiosity,

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49:06

Anshuman Kumar, Head of Hardware at Matic Robots

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2025/10/30

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Anshuman Kumar, Head of Hardware at Matic Robots, unpacks how consumer robotics is moving from flashy demos to real, in-home utility. He shares how Matic built a genuinely effective floor-cleaning robot, picking up dirty water rather than spreading it, while driving down noise and filing multiple patents across mechanics, electronics and perception.He traces his path from IIT Delhi and Carnegie Mellon to Tesla’s power electronics team, where he helped take

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32:46

Rishabh Aggarwal, CTO at Raise Robotics

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2025/10/29

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Rishabh Aggarwal, CTO at Raise Robotics, shares how his team is redefining construction and manufacturing safety through autonomous robotics.Rishabh discusses his journey from mechanical engineering and automotive design to leading-edge robotics, spanning renewable energy, aerospace collaborations with NASA, and agricultural automation. He explains how Raise’s mobile robots, equipped with precision robotic arms, are performing high-risk tasks such as drilling,

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43:04

Youssef Demitri, VP of Engineering at Wingtra

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2025/10/29

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Youssef Demitri, VP of Engineering at Wingtra, lifts the lid on building robots that map the world at scale. He explains how Wingtra’s end-to-end platform spans hardware, firmware and software to turn vast sites into accurate 2D and 3D digital twins for construction, mining and environmental monitoring.He shares what his day really looks like, switching between long-term strategy and hands-on technical decisions, and why reliable hardware at scale is so hard to

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