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The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧

The Techne Connect takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.

From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.

Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product de... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of Connect to Orbit, Joe Reed speaks with Robert Sproles, CEO of Exolaunch, about the future of launch services and the infrastructure needed to support a rapidly growing space economy.

Robert shares his journey into the industry and... more

In this episode of Connect to Tech, Luke Campbell speaks with Per Björklund, co-founder of Further Than Capital, about what investors look for in early-stage technology companies.

Per shares his journey from engineering and entrepreneurship into ven... more

What does it take to go from engineer to co-founder in one of defence technology's fastest-moving sectors? In this episode of Connect To Visionaries, Suresh Kumar, Co-Founder & CTO of Vermeer, shares how curiosity, calculated risk and a willingness t... more

In this episode of Connect to Orbit, Robert Lamontagne, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Katalyst Space Technologies, reflects on his 25-year Air Force career, from flying B-52s and working with the B-2 to shaping future force design at th... more

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Carlos Fernandez
Chief Solutions Officer at AutoStore
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Episode: Carlos Fernández: Chief Solutions Officer at Auto Store
Justyna Redelkiewicz
Venture partner at Depo Ventures; space sector expert
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Episode: Justyna Redelkiewicz, Venture Partner at Depo Ventures
Marek Plavčan
Co-founder and Chief Business Officer at Airvolute
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Episode: Marek Plavcan, Co-founder & CBO at Airvolute
Paul Ziade
CEO and co-founder, North Vector Dynamics
North Vector Dynamics
Episode: Paul Ziade, CEO at North Vector Dynamics
Kris Moell
Founder and CEO of Frost Unmanned
Frost Unmanned
Episode: Kris Moell, Founder and CEO of Frost Unmanned
Ethan Barajas
Co-founder and CEO of Icarus Robotics
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Episode: Ethan Barajas, Co-Founder & CEO at Icarus Robotics
Jackson Moses
Founder and Managing Partner, Silent Ventures
Silent Ventures
Episode: Jackson Moses, Founder & Managing Partner at Silent Ventures
Joakim Sjöblom
Co-founder and CEO of Swebal
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Episode: Joakim Sjöblom, Co-Founder & CEO at Swebal
Jackie Teran
Vice President of Engineering at Forerunner
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Episode: Jackie Teran, Vice President of Software Engineering at Forerunner

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Raumi Sidki, Director of Robotics at Robust AI
Q: What changes do you anticipate in robotics in the next few years, especially in workplace settings?
I expect more automated systems that work in concert with humans, leveraging safety-first designs like real-time environment sensing, 360-degree monitoring, and intuitive manual overrides, plus broader adoption across industries such as warehousing, manufacturing, agriculture, and even entertainment or research.
Raumi Sidki, Director of Robotics at Robust AI
Q: Can you walk us through a defining moment from the DARPA robotics challenge and what you learned from it?
I describe a near-disaster during a test where a heavy, autonomous robot almost caused a serious accident. That moment underscored the necessity of strict safety protocols, rapid stop mechanisms, and the value of careful, staged testing before moving to production environments.
Paul Ziade, CEO at North Vector Dynamics
Q: Why defense and why now? What motivates you about the defense sector and its trajectory?
Defense is mission-driven and globally consequential, offering opportunities to build substantial, real-world impact through advanced engineering; the sector is growing due to geopolitical shifts, and Canada and Europe are increasingly investing in defense tech, creating a favorable environment for scaling high-tech, high-impact solutions.
Paul Ziade, CEO at North Vector Dynamics
Q: What advice can you give to engineers who want to become founders or CEOs based on your experience?
Be clear about your motives and pursue entrepreneurship for meaningful impact rather than prestige; gain as much learning as possible, whether inside a big company or academia, and be prepared to take calculated risks with strong support systems and ownership as core values.
Paul Ziade, CEO at North Vector Dynamics
Q: You're more than welcome. Jumping straight in, for the people that only know you in work, who are you outside of work? What do you like to get up to?
Outside of work I'm a family man and former professional classical singer; I'm deeply involved in my kids' lives and teach them piano, while also maintaining a passion for music and a hands-on engineering mindset, which informs my approach to leadership and problem solving.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Techne Connect

What is The Techne Connect about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show brings on engineers, founders, and operators who are shaping high-tech industries—space, defense, robotics, aviation, and energy—often focusing on practical product development, regulatory pathways, and real-world deployments. Episodes typically explore company origins, technology strategies, leadership culture, and the hard-earned lessons behind building hardware-enabled businesses. A standout thread across episodes is the emphasis on mission-driven work, on-the-ground problem solving, and customer-centric product iteration, with guests ranging from startups to veterans transitioning into industry leadership. The format tends to mix tactical business guidance with technical insight, making it valuable for engineers, operators, an... more

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2. Justyna Redelkiewicz
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5. Kris Moell
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