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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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27:46

Margherita Cardi, VP of Programs and Business...

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2025/12/22

In this episode of The Techne Connect, we speak with Margherita Cardi, Vice President for Programs and Business Development at Tyvak International. Margherita explains how Tyvak designs and delivers complete small satellite missions, from requirements through to launch and operations, and why end to end exposure is central to engineering growth.She shares her journey from studying aerospace engineering in Rome to working on the Vega launch base in Kourou, then joining Tyvak as one of the first team

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34:11

Paolo Pino, Chief Technology Officer at Volta Space...

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2025/12/21

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Paolo Pino, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Volta Space Technologies, speaks about how his team is building wireless energy transmission systems to power lunar missions and extend their lifespan from days to years.Paolo shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, his work developing Volta’s first space-qualified laser systems, and the challenges of bridging theoretical research with real-world innovation.He discusses leadership, startup

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52:57

Dominic Perez, Chief Technology Officer at...

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2025/12/18

In this episode, we speak with Dominic Perez, CTO at Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Dominic explains how the company delivers rugged, swap-optimised systems for mission-critical communications across land, sea, air and space platforms.He shares his journey from QA engineer to CTO, the value of learning adjacent disciplines and the mentors who shaped his approach to engineering, leadership and strategy. Dominic discusses the evolution of tactical networks, edge processing, secure communications and the

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36:52

Mike Lawton, Director & Co-Founder of Oxford Dynamics

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2025/12/16

In this episode of The Techne Connect, we speak with Mike Lawton, Director and Co-Founder of Oxford Dynamics and long-time entrepreneur. Mike shares how he built five companies, the lessons learned from early ventures and why team, timing and technology must align for a business to work.He explains how to turn ideas into real products, validate markets early and avoid the common traps faced by academic founders. Mike also discusses timing pitfalls, from being too far ahead of the curve to winning

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53:48

Victor Mayoral Vilches, Chief Scientific Officer &...

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2025/12/14

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Víctor Mayoral-Vilches, Chief Scientific Officer and Founder of Alias Robotics, explores and discusses the fast-growing world of robot cybersecurity.Víctor shares how his team “hacks to protect,” securing robots used across healthcare, defence, and industrial automation. He explains why safety and security are inseparable in robotics, how generative AI is transforming cyber defence, and why automation will soon outpace human capability in identifying

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48:46

Robert Blank, VP of Product and Growth at Lucid Bots

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2025/12/11

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Robert Blank, VP of Product and Growth at Lucid Bots, shares how his team is redefining commercial robotics through purpose-built innovation.Robert explains how Lucid’s aerial and ground-based robots are tackling dull, dirty, and dangerous work, from automated cleaning to industrial painting, and why speed, iteration, and real-world deployment are key to their success.He reflects on his unconventional path from biology to robotics, the lessons learned from

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30:31

Quintin Jones, VP and Head of Spire North America at...

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2025/12/09

In this episode we speak with Quintin Jones, Head of Spire North America. Quintin explains how space based data, weather modelling and RF geolocation are shaping new solutions across defence, logistics, climate resilience and national security.He shares his career journey from Marine Corps infantry officer to senior defence leader, including his time supporting high level decision making in the Pentagon. Quintin discusses the evolution of space data, the shift toward dual use systems and the

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58:54

Todd Hughes, Chief Innovation Officer at Scientific...

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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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