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Valley of Depth is a podcast about the technologies that matter — and the people building them. Brought to you by Arkaea Media, the team behind Payload (space), Ignition (nuclear energy), and Tectonic (defense tech), this show goes beyond headlines and hype. We talk to founders, investors, government officials, and military leaders shaping the future of national security and deep tech. From breakt... more

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Space has a power problem. Satellites need more electricity and better protection, yet solar arrays are slow to build and failure-prone, and shielding adds mass and complexity. Atomic-6 is tackling both sides at once.

Our guest this week is Trevor S... more

Satellites are expensive and once launched, mostly untouchable.. That’s the problem Starfish Space is solving. The company is building Otter, a small, autonomous servicing vehicle capable of rendezvousing with, docking to, and moving other satellites... more

Spacecraft carry all kinds of sensors, but rarely the one humans rely on most: video. Despite offering the richest insight per watt, gram, and dollar, cameras have been largely absent from orbit.That’s what TRL11 is out to change. The company is buil... more

Smallsats have defined the last decade of space, but their limitations are clear: low power, limited throughput, and fragile unit economics. K2 Space is betting on the opposite. The company is building mega class and giga class satellites, platforms ... more

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Austin Link
Co-founder of Starfish Space, working on autonomous satellite technology.
Starfish Space
Episode: Rendezvous Economics, with Austin Link (Co-Founder of Starfish Space)
Nicolaas Verheem
CEO of Trl11 and founder of Teradek, who has a background in wireless video technology for media and defense.
Trl11
Episode: The Missing Sensor, with Nicolaas Verheem (CEO of TRL11)
Neel Kunjur
Co-founder and CTO of K2 Space
K2 Space
Episode: Engineering Mass Abundance, with Neel Kunjur (CTO of K2 Space)
Kristin Houston
President of Space Propulsion and Power Systems at L3Harris
L3Harris
Episode: Proven Propulsion, with Kristin Houston (President of Space Power & Propulsion Systems of L3Harris)
Tyler Bernstein
Co-founder and CEO of Zeno Power
Zeno Power
Episode: From Seabed to Space, with Tyler Bernstein (CEO of Zeno Power)
David Tuttle
Co-founder and CEO of Rune Technologies
Rune Technologies
Episode: Logistics Wins Wars, with David Tuttle (CEO of Rune)
Tommy Hendrix
Former Green Beret and Managing Partner at Decisive Point
Decisive Point
Episode: Funding Deterrence, with Tommy Hendrix (Managing Partner at Decisive Point)
Billy Thalheimer
Co-founder and CEO of Regent Craft
Regent Craft
Episode: Float. Foil. Fly., with Billy Thalheimer (CEO of Regent Craft)
Jeff Thornburg
Founder and CEO of Portal Space Systems
Portal Space Systems
Episode: Rapid Maneuverability, with Jeff Thornburg (CEO of Portal Space Systems)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 149 ratings
  • The go-to podcast for space founders and VCs

    I discovered this podcast two weeks before I was preparing to moderate a panel on New Space for a deep tech conference and it was exactly what I needed to get up to speed on the opportunities and challenges of space commercialization. Mo finds just the right balance in unpacking both technology and business implications, and it’s a master class in the key metrics, terminology and “bleeding head” problems in the various sectors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    renitakalhorn
    United States6 months ago
  • Engaging Conversation

    Just finished listening to Mo’s latest podcast with Jane Poynter and Tabor MacCallum from Space Perspective. It gave me goosebumps with the prospect of any one of us going to space, including me, and what that would do for modern civilization.

    These two interviewees are remarkable humans - check out their past with Biosphere 2, Paragon Space Development, and StratEx. And hats off to the interviewer, Mo, for bringing all this to our attention in a fascinating interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Houston, we have an answer
    United States3 years ago
  • Love pathfinder

    Love the host and all the interesting guests…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AGB FOR REAL
    United States3 years ago
  • Current trends and valuable space insights

    I love hearing all the tips and latest trends from the guests who are active in the space industry. This is a great way to stay current on all the exciting space activities!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sponz
    United States3 years ago
  • Educational - awesome - on point

    This is one of the most educational podcast I listen to on a monthly basis. Ari and the team at payload ensure we are an educated space community though thoughtful engagement and digestible podcasts! Thank you all! 🙏🏻😎🛰️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fvargas22012
    United States3 years ago

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The content resonates well with those invested in space and defense, citing the podcast as an essential resource for current trends and thought leadership.

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Power, Meet Shield, with Trevor Smith (CEO of Atomic-6)
Q: And do you have customer contracts already? What type of opportunities are you working on?
Trevor mentions they announced a contract for powering lunar data centers using their Light Wing solar arrays and describes a $3 billion opportunity pipeline.
Power, Meet Shield, with Trevor Smith (CEO of Atomic-6)
Q: So how did you get into this?
Trevor shares that he met his co-founder through mutual hobbies and transitioned from a commercial real estate background to pursue a passion for composites, aiming to create impactful technology.
Rendezvous Economics, with Austin Link (Co-Founder of Starfish Space)
Q: How do you help them wrap their head around ROI? Like, how do you price, how do you help them price that value?
Austin shared that for life extension services, ROI calculations are straightforward, based on revenue generation versus mission cost, providing a positive ROI by extending satellite lifespan.
Rendezvous Economics, with Austin Link (Co-Founder of Starfish Space)
Q: How did you go from the initial concept to your point, the capital raising environment? How did you open that initial concept to basically going and convincing early investors that this was feasible and this made sense?
Austin explained that they focused on building a business from the beginning, ensuring that the value provided by each satellite outweighed the cost to build it, which helped in attracting investors when they pitched their idea.
Engineering Mass Abundance, with Neel Kunjur (CTO of K2 Space)
Q: What convinced you and Curran that satellites need to grow in size and power, and why now is the moment to pursue this?
Kunjur explains that physics dictates the necessity for larger satellites due to demands for higher power, which legacy systems fail to meet. Market conversations highlighted customer needs for more capable architectures, pushing K2 towards building larger platforms from the onset.

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This podcast focuses on the critical intersection of technology, national security, and deep tech, bringing insightful discussions with influential figures such as founders, investors, military leaders, and government officials. Highlighting areas like aerospace, energy, and defense, the series showcases the transformative innovations shaping the future of these vital sectors. By exploring the complex challenges and strategies within high-stakes environments, it aims to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of the implications and potential of pivotal technologies in today's world.

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Recent guests on Valley of Depth include:

1. Austin Link
2. Nicolaas Verheem
3. Neel Kunjur
4. Kristin Houston
5. Tyler Bernstein
6. David Tuttle
7. Tommy Hendrix
8. Billy Thalheimer

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