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The Techne Connect

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Robotics
Space
Artificial Intelligence
Defense Tech
Workr
United States Navy
Orbion Space Technology
Movu Robotics
Drones
Beyond Aero
Aviation
Arachnid Systems
Havoc
Navy
Atropos Group
Industrial Automation
SEAL Robotics
Drone Inspections
Hydrogen
Electric Aircraft

The Techne Connect Podcast.

Behind the tech. Ahead of the curve.

From racetracks to rocket labs, battlefield tech to battery breakthroughs; we dive into the world’s most exciting industries to uncover the real stories behind innovation.

Each week, we talk to the engineers, thinkers, and trailblazers building the future of mobility, defense, energy, space, data, and more. No fluff, just bold idea... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode we speak with Christine Matthews, Technology Programme Director at GKN Aerospace, about her journey from the Royal Air Force into sustainable aviation and aerospace innovation.

Christine shares insights from her 22-year military care... more

In this episode of Behind the Mission, Alec Lynn Rogers, Development Design Director at Kraken Technology group, shares how the company is transforming autonomous maritime defence.

From scaling Kraken from 7 to 170+ employees to building deployable ... more

In this episode of Behind the Robot, we are joined by Ido Genosar, CEO and Co-Founder of Verobotics, to discuss how autonomous robotics is transforming high-rise building maintenance. Ido shares the story behind building a robotics company from scrat... more

In this episode we speak with Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, CEO and Co-Founder of SpaceBase, about her journey through the global space industry and her mission to democratize access to space.

Emeline shares insights from working in space education, space... more

In this episode we speak with Ashton Meginnis, Head of Space Systems at AstroForge, about building the first commercially funded deep space vehicle and the future of asteroid mining.

Ashton shares his journey from childhood dreams of exploring the c... more

In this episode we speak with James Cooper, Chief Operating Officer at Anatra, about his journey from the US Marine Corps into defence technology and autonomous aviation.

James shares lessons from 22 years as a Marine officer and F-18 pilot, before ... more

In this episode we speak with Nicolas Gaume, Co-Founder and CEO of Space Cargo Unlimited, about building the infrastructure for in-space manufacturing.

Nicolas shares how Space Cargo Unlimited is using microgravity to create new opportunities across... more

In this episode we speak with Stan Sabatier, R&D Offboard Software Director at Movu Robotics France, about building reliable robotic systems for warehouse environments.

Stan shares his journey from SaaS, infrastructure, media, and entrepreneurship i... more

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Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom
CEO and co-founder of SpaceBase; co-founder of Global Space Enablers Network
SpaceBase; Global Space Enablers Network
Episode: Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder & CEO of SpaceBase
Ashton Meginnis
Head of spacecraft systems at AstroForge
AstroForge
Episode: Ashton Meginnis, Head of Space Systems at AstroForge
James Cooper
Chief Operating Officer
Anatra
Episode: James Cooper, COO at Anatra
Nicolas Gaume
Co-Founder and CEO of Space Cargo Unlimited
Space Cargo Unlimited
Episode: Nicolas Gaume, Co-Founder & CEO of Space Cargo Unlimited
Stan Sabatier
R&D Offboard Software Director Movu Robotics France
Movu Robotics
Episode: Stanislas Sabatier, R&D Offboard Software Director at Movu Robotics, France
Jesús Manuel Muñoz Tejeda
CEO & Co-Founder of PERSEI Space
PERSEI Space
Episode: Jesús Manuel Muñoz Tejeda, CEO & Co-Founder of PERSEI Space
Nicolas Moulin-Fournier
Chief Product Officer at Look Up, space situational awareness expert
Look Up
Episode: Nicolas Moulin-Fournier, Chief Product Officer at Look Up
Benjamin Perez
CEO of Arachnid Systems
Arachnid Systems
Episode: Benjamin Perez, CEO at Arachnid Systems
Brook Leonard
CEO at Rogue Space Systems
Rogue Space Systems Corporation
Episode: Brook Leonard, CEO at Rogue Space Systems Corporation

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Host of Behind The Vision and The Techne Connect

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#248
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ashton Meginnis, Head of Space Systems at AstroForge
Q: Ashton, can you walk us through how you ended up at AstroForge and what drew you to the asteroid mining mission?
My path combined a lifelong fascination with space with practical learning. I pursued math and physics, then aerospace engineering, and was inspired by early asteroid mining discussions and the potential for affordable deep-space access. A pivotal moment was recognizing that building a company in this space required owning design, integration, testing, and operations to drive down cost and schedule, which led me to AstroForge and the role I now lead.
Nicolas Gaume, Co-Founder & CEO of Space Cargo Unlimited
Q: Hi, Nicolas, could you provide a quick introduction on your company and its mission?
Space Cargo Unlimited is a European company focused on unlocking in-space manufacturing to create high-value products that are difficult or impossible to produce on Earth. Our mission is to enable a new generation of space-enabled products, starting with agriculture and vine research, and to build a scalable space system through private funding and strategic partnerships.
Woodie Neiss, General Managing Partner at D3VC.ai
Q: I suppose my next question for you, Woody, is just to go a bit deep, because I'm just kind of keen to understand a little bit around your investment ethos today.
We're industry agnostic but focused on companies raising money through investment crowdfunding; we leverage an internal data set and AI to surface signals from historical financing cycles, then complement with human diligence, conversations, and founder fit before investing.
Marie-Elisabeth Makohl, CEO & Founder of SEAL Robotics
Q: How do you view the role of data and cross-disciplinary collaboration in robotics?
She argued that intelligent data-driven systems will support decision-making and creative problem solving, while collaboration across mechanical, electrical, software, and human factors is essential for successful product development and customer communication.
Marie-Elisabeth Makohl, CEO & Founder of SEAL Robotics
Q: Could you walk us through your background and what led you to start SEAL Robotics?
She explained growing up near Berlin, studying computer science with a robotics focus, and how a container voyage revealed the inefficiencies and safety risks in manual cargo handling, which motivated her to found SEAL Robotics and pursue an automation-driven transformation of ports.

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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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Recent guests on The Techne Connect include:

1. Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom
2. Ashton Meginnis
3. James Cooper
4. Nicolas Gaume
5. Stan Sabatier
6. Jesús Manuel Muñoz Tejeda
7. Nicolas Moulin-Fournier
8. Benjamin Perez

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