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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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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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1:07:59

Jim Castelaz, Founder and CEO of Arcticar

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2025/10/27

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Jim Castelaz, Founder and CEO of Arcticar and former Founder of Motive Electric Trucks, shares how a lifelong mission to free fleets from fossil fuels shaped his path from Stanford engineer to serial entrepreneur.Jim reflects on the leap from academia to founding Motive, why values-based hiring and strong customer support built lasting trust, and the moment electric trucks proved commercially viable without subsidies. He explores lessons for founders and

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35:52

Paul Mikesell, Founder and CEO of Carbon Robotics

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2025/10/23

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Paul Mikesell, Founder and CEO of Carbon Robotics, shares how his team is redefining agriculture through AI-driven robotics — from the laser-powered weeder eliminating the need for chemicals, to the autonomous tractor kit that converts standard machines into self-driving systems.Paul reflects on his journey from scaling startups and leading AI development at Uber to building deep-tech solutions that tackle the world’s dull, dirty and dangerous jobs. He explores

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31:37

Parsa Bahktiari, Co-Founder of Feather Robotics

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2025/10/22

In this episode, we speak with Parsa Bakhtiari, Co-Founder of Feather Robotics, about his journey from helping launch the Tesla Model 3 to pioneering a new generation of affordable, deployable humanoid robots.Parsa shares how his background as an Iranian immigrant shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, the lessons learned from working alongside Elon Musk, and the sacrifices required to turn an idea into a company that could redefine human–robot interaction.Together, they explore the founding story

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34:06

Brent Bradbury, VP of Software at Stoke Space

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2025/10/20

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Brent Bradbury, VP of Software at Stoke Space, shares how software-driven innovation is transforming the way rockets are built, tested, and launched.He traces his unconventional path from futures trading and SaaS development to leading within the new space economy, showing how cross-industry thinking and startup agility are accelerating progress in aerospace. Brent explains how Stoke Space is building a fully reusable rocket and how their BoltLine platform is

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1:13:37

Carl Dietrich, Founder & President of Jump Aero

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2025/10/17

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Carl Dietrich, founder and CEO of Jump Aero, shares his journey from MIT to pioneering flying cars and now building eVTOL aircraft for emergency response. Carl reflects on lessons learned in aerospace entrepreneurship, the challenges of scaling advanced air mobility, and the vision behind Jump Aero’s mission to cut rural emergency response times in half. He also dives into perseverance, innovation, regulation, and the future of aviation as drones, autonomy, and

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42:33

Morten Skov, Co-founder and CTO at Skypuzzler

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2025/10/16

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Adam Ewing sits down with Morten Skov, co-founder and CTO of Sky Puzzler, a Danish deep tech startup building centralized air traffic control systems for drones. Morten shares his journey into robotics and AI, the challenges of leading a startup, and the importance of work-life balance in the fast-moving world of technology. He offers insights into simulation, human-computer interaction, and why collaboration between people and machines is essential for the

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35:53

Bibhrajit Halder, Founder of SafeAI Inc.

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2025/10/15

In this episode of The Techne Connect: Behind the Robot, Bibhrajit Halder, Founder and CEO of SafeAI, shares how autonomous systems are transforming heavy industries through safety, efficiency, and intelligent automation.He discusses his journey from working at Caterpillar, Ford, and Apple to founding SafeAI in Silicon Valley, explaining how startup life taught him to think like a customer and solve real-world problems, not just technical ones.Bibhrajit reflects on bringing “Autonomy 2.0” to mining

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49:21

Jason Kline, Head of Design at Humanoid

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2025/10/14

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Jason Kline, Head of Design at Humanoid, unpacks how humanoid robotics is advancing at the intersection of industrial design, HRI and fashion to build trust, safety and acceptance in real-world environments.He shares his path from automotive design into robotics leadership, and why systems thinking, rapid prototyping and close collaboration across software and hardware are essential to move from lab demos to commercially viable products. Jason discusses

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55:18

Andreas Bihlmaier, Director of Solutions Engineering...

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2025/10/08

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Andreas Bihlmaier, Director of Solutions Engineering at Intrinsic, explores how robotics is evolving at the intersection of AI and engineering.He shares his journey from academic research and start-up leadership to guiding teams at Intrinsic, part of Alphabet’s robotics portfolio. Andreas discusses how modern robots are becoming more adaptive, able to see, sense, and respond to their environments, and why collaboration between software and hardware engineers is

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47:33

Sarah Walter & Tom Sloan

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2025/10/06

🚀 “It’s been even better than I expected.”Sarah steps into her first week as Chief Operating Officer at True Anomaly, a rapidly growing space technology company reshaping the future of satellite operations and space superiority.In this episode we explore what drew her to the role, her first impressions of True Anomaly, and the thrill of building something extraordinary in orbit. 🌌🎙️ Tune in to hear how leadership, innovation and timing align perfectly when passion meets purpose.Thank you for

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58:16

Dr. Hakan Sandquist, Director of Strategy and CEO...

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2025/10/06

In this episode of The Techne Connect, Håkan Sandquist shares his career journey from working on combustion engines to leading innovations in electric powertrains at InfiMotion Technology, part of the Geely family. He dives into the company’s work on electric drive units, the growing importance of sustainability and energy solutions, and the central role of software in modern automotive engineering. Håkan also offers career advice for young engineers, highlighting the value of curiosity,

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49:16

Chad McCoy, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of...

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2025/10/03

In this episode of The Techne Connect, we hear from Chad McCoy, co-founder and strategy officer of Firestorm, a rapidly growing defense technology startup. Chad shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship, reflecting on how his early entrepreneurial mindset and military experience shaped his approach to leadership and innovation. He discusses the challenges of scaling in the defense sector, the importance of timing, and why listening to end users is critical for success. Chad also

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35:31

Alex Clark, Head of Innovation at Allen Control Systems

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2025/10/03

In this episode of Behind the Mission, Alex Clark takes us inside his career spanning optical engineering, defense technology, and advanced R&D. From growing up in his father’s optical engineering company to leading innovation at Allen Control Systems, Alex shares insights on career development, multidisciplinary problem-solving, and the evolution of defense technology. He reflects on key milestones at Siemens, Raytheon, and Blue Halo, and offers advice for engineers on embracing continuous

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