{"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/6aa7c2761563582c05cffd76?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Leo Pauly , CEO and Co Founder at Plasma Orbital","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/1789556048478-8e1353e5-95b3-4e04-8a99-aed959d0919a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of TECHNE Connect, Joe Reed sits down with Leo Pauly, CEO &amp; Co-Founder of Plasma Orbital, to discuss building the next generation of intelligent satellite systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Leo shares his journey from electronics engineering and AI &amp; robotics research into entrepreneurship, including the experiences that led him to create Plasma Orbital.</p><p>Plasma Orbital is developing smart satellite networks with onboard AI capabilities designed to provide real-time satellite surveillance, beginning with maritime domain awareness.</p><p>The conversation covers:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why current satellite imagery solutions struggle with real-time intelligence</li><li>How AI-enabled satellites could transform maritime surveillance</li><li>Building a new category within the space industry</li><li>The challenges of founding a deep-tech company</li><li>Lessons learned from previous startup attempts</li><li>The future of the space economy and orbital infrastructure</li><li>The skills engineers need to help shape the next era of space technology</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Leo also shares his perspective on why the future of space will not be a standalone industry, but an extension of industries already operating on Earth, creating new opportunities across defence, communications, manufacturing and beyond.</p><p>A conversation about entrepreneurship, AI, satellites and building the infrastructure that will define the next generation of space.</p>","author_name":"Techne Studios"}