A VC, a Headhunter, and a Trainer Walk into a Bar
A VC, a Headhunter, and a Trainer Walk into a BarVHTB is your guide to the talent, culture, and capital forces shaping the hard tech startup ecosystem. Each episode, hosts Justus Kilian of Space Capital, Seyka, and Brian Mejeur of AdAstra Talent Advisors, and Matt Gjertsen of BUILT bring stories and lessons from the front lines of building and backing some of the most innovative companies on the planet.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 43 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusinessEntrepreneurship | |||
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What happens to the top talent when companies like SpaceX go public?
Do big windfalls make people retire, consult, or start the next hard tech startup?
How do internal dynamics shift when early employees suddenly hold life-changing equity?
Could l... more
What does it actually take to build a space company from scratch?
Not in theory. Not in a pitch deck.
But in reality… where timelines are long, capital is massive, and failure isn’t an option.
In this episode, Matt Gjertsen, Seyka Mejeur, and Just... more
Hardware cycles tend to look obvious in hindsight but are much harder to navigate in real time.
In this episode of VHTB, we revisit CleanTech 1.0 and earlier infrastructure waves, where enthusiasm, overbuild, and correction often follow large physic... more
Capital is moving out of software and back into physical systems. What actually changes when that happens?
In this episode of VHTB, Justus Kilian, Brian Mejeur, and Matt Gjertsen look at the rise of what JPMorgan calls “Halo stocks”, heavy asset, lo... more
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- A Must-Listen for Space-Finance Enthusiasts
If you’re fascinated by the intersection of space exploration and finance, this podcast is an absolute must-listen. With a sharp focus on the financial side of the space start-up ecosystem, each episode delivers insightful discussions packed with real-world experiences from industry insiders who have worked with some of the most groundbreaking companies. Such an enriching podcast and each host brings something unique and fresh to the conversation.
Apple Podcasts5KKL38
United Statesa year ago - Surprisingly refreshing
Hard to find a VC conversations that are genuinely insightful, but this one nailed it. Just great takeaways on real fundamentals that incorporated multiple helpful perspectives. Definitely worth a listen. Looking forward to more.
Apple Podcasts5GrimnirGungnirUnited Statesa year ago - A view behind the curtain
It’s incredible to hear how the forces that move money and talent across startups thinks about important topics surrounding culture, leadership and venture.
Apple Podcasts5New Space Rocks!United Statesa year ago
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