{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/6a6b2115a585d3be78d4d2ba?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tim Solms: CEO at Slingshot Aerospacd","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/1785405377845-94258842-f8a1-42d9-9daf-93e33fd1889a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Techne Connects, Joe Reed speaks with Tim Solms, CEO of Slingshot Aerospace.</p><p>Tim shares his journey from joining the US Army at 17 to becoming an Apache pilot, working across Dell, VMware and Microsoft, and later stepping into the space sector as a CEO.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation covers leadership, risk, culture, hiring and career development. Tim explains why culture matters more than compensation, what he looks for in strong employees and why self-awareness plays such an important role in professional growth.</p><p><br></p><p>They also explore the future of the space industry, including AI, autonomous operations, orbital infrastructure, commercial growth and the increasing demand for talent from outside the traditional aerospace sector.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode offers practical insight for engineers, founders and business leaders interested in leadership, technology and the future of space.</p>","author_name":"Techne Studios"}