The Cold Star Project digs into the challenges of scaling fast that tech and Space manufacturing founders encounter. Money does not solve all problems--so what now? Listen in to discover what scaling problems you'll be running into soon, and get a serious advantage in starting to solve them before they run you over!
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Mike Brown - What is the Role of Commercial Technology In Great Power Competition? - CSP S04E18
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Past Defense Innovation Unit Director, visiting Scholar at Stanford, former large tech company CEO, and current venture capitalist Mike Brown is this interview guest on the Cold Star Project. Host Jason Kanigan asks Mike about the role of commercial technology in Great Power competition. We discuss: what "commercial technology" is (not just silicon…
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Tim Anderson - "A Personal 2023 Wrap-Up of the Space Industry" - Cold Star Project S02E98
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US Navy Commander and defense contractor Tim Anderson returns to the Cold Star Project to give an update on what he's seen in the space industry over the past six months. This interview has a different format than usual. Host Jason Kanigan and Tim have a relaxed conversation about talent acquisition and collaboration, quantum computing, AI for spac…
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Rand Simberg - Let’s Talk About Safety and Building Codes In the Space Industry
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"Recovering aerospace engineer" Rand Simberg is on the Cold Star Project to discuss three space industry issues. With host Jason Kanigan, Rand elaborates on: Overvaluing "safety first" in the space industry, and his book, Safe Is Not An Option Building codes for orbital, cislunar, and BEO facilities (which do not exist yet The uniqueness and benefi…
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Paul Rulkens - What Do Corporations Hire a High Performance Culture Coach For? - CSP S04E16
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Paul Rulkens is frequently hired by organizations looking to install or improve their high performance culture. Examples are KPMG, Nestle, Uber, Siemens, and Mercedes Benz. But what does this mean in practical terms? What are these leaders bringing Paul Rulkens in to do? Jason Kanigan of the Cold Star Project continues the conversation with Paul ab…
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Greg Hodgin - How Can We Create a Tech Dev Consortium In the Space Industry?
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ZC Institute founder Greg Hodgin is the guest this time on the Cold Star Project. Dr. Hodgin is assembling a tech development consortium comprised of space industry labs and researchers. How has he done it? Where does the funding come from? Host Jason Kanigan asks Dr. Hodgin: How did you get into the space industry? What is your long term vision an…
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Michelle Hanlon - What Does Space Resource Utilization Really Mean In Space Law? CSP S02E97
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Michelle Hanlon, PhD, is a well-known space lawyer. With Jason Kanigan, host of the Cold Star Project, she discusses initiatives in space law that have happened over the past couple of years. We address these questions: What in your opinion are the major updates in space law in the past several years? How do they impact the industry? (Artemis Accor…
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John Caprani - "Is Your Content an Advertisement for Your Skills?" [Social Media]-Cold Star Project
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Fellow copywriter John Caprani joins Jason Kanigan on the Cold Star Project. Their topic: Methods by which the social media content you post can be an advertisement for your skills. When does this work? When does it not? John and Jason dig into the answers.Questions covered include: Who is this for? Why is using content as an advertisement for your…
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Robert Twiggs and Matt Craft - "What Can We Do to Educate Our Kids In Space and STEM?" - CSP S04E15
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Robert Twiggs and Matt Craft, through Twiggs Space Labs, have run pilot Space and STEM / STEAM training programs for kids through the state of Virginia. Bob Twiggs is known as the "Father of the CubSat" for his co-development of the CubeSat standard. As they expand to serve the rest of the United States, Bob and Matt appear on the Cold Star Project…
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Nicholas Loise - How Can You Improve Your Sales Force To Maximize Enterprise Value? - Cold Star Project
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Sales Performance Team founder Nicholas Loise returns to the Cold Star Project. He was President of Glazer Kennedy Inner Circle - GKIC/Magnetic Marketing, involved with GKIC 8 years; Owner of a Direct Response Agency and Outsourced Sales Leader Company; Adjunct Professor of Marketing, North Park University; MBA from North Park; VP Sales & Marketing…
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Jacob Meyer - How Can We Create Commercial Space Products with SBIRs? - Cold Star Project S05E07
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Jacob Meyer, PhD, is VP of Technology at ATSP Innovations. He has experience with SBIRs and the struggles of creating commercial products from them. Host Jason Kanigan of the Cold Star Project discusses these challenges with Dr. Meyer.USEFUL LINKS:ATSP Innovations website: https://www.atspinnovations.com/OpEx Society: https://www.opexsociety.orgAme…
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Paul van Susante - How Are We Going to Power Our First Projects On the Moon? - CSP S05E06
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Dr. Paul van Susante of Michigan Technological University, a past guest (link below), returns to the Cold Star Project. We're discussing his participation in a number of investigative projects and NASA challenges related to powering our first projects on the Moon. Host Jason Kanigan asks Paul about the: LuSTR grant NASA Watts on the Moon centennial…
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Jon Reyes - How Can A Great Copywriter Help You Scale A Business From The Ground Up? - CSP S02E96
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Did you know there are people with a specific skill set who can jumpstart your business? Copywriters like Jon Reyes and Jason Kanigan have the knowledge and experience to grow your business fast. Jon Reyes has been a copywriter for many years and worked for some of the top personal development names. With fellow copywriter and Cold Star Project hos…
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Bill Conley - Communication and Deterrence: Concert of Europe vs. Modern Day Diplomacy? - CSP S04E14
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Bill Conley was a DARPA Program Manager, then the US Department of Defense's expert on electronic warfare for four years, and is now Chief Technology Officer at Mercury Systems. Our topic is a comparison of the 19th Century's Concert of Europe vs Modern Day's communication and methods of deterrence. Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks Bill Co…
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Rhonda Stevenson - Can We Create A Commercial Space Industry More Quickly? - CSP S05E05
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President and CEO of Orbital Assembly Rhonda Stevenson is our guest this time on the Cold Star Project. With host Jason Kanigan she discusses the challenges of building a truly commercial space company. We cover the capabilities of Orbital Asembly, as well as Rhonda's personal efforts to build consortiums and attract customers to the space industry…
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David Driscoll - What Scaling Problems Can You Find In SBIR/STTR Product Commercialization? - CSP S05E04
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Just because you CAN create a product doesn't mean you SHOULD. What Scaling Problems Can You Find In SBIR/STTR Product Commercialization? While small batches may work in the lab, commercializing will require large quantities and unexpected issues from supply chain through chemical reactions may change. The results from these issues may well prove t…
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Wes Schaeffer - How Does 12 Weeks To Peak Help Founders and Salespeople? - Cold Star Project S04E13
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Sales trainer Wes Schaeffer is back on the Cold Star Project, and our topic is his free 12 Weeks To Peak sales accountability program. Host Jason Kanigan participated in 2022 Q4's version and 12 Weeks To Peak has been re-released for 2023. The two sales trainers share elements and results of this free accountability program for founders and salespe…
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Nicolas Chaillan - "Are We In The Nic Of Time To Save America?" - Cold Star Project S04E12
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Past Chief Software Officer of the US Space Force and Air Force Nic Chaillan is back on the Cold Star Project. Over the past year, Nic has developed his own learning platform, Learn With Nic. He has also hosted his own show, In The Nic Of Time. Host Jason Kanigan asks Nic: What have you learned in running your own show, In The Nic Of Time? What hav…
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Glenn Carlson - What Is The Modern Mission of the Association of Old Crows? - CSP S02E95
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Former Air Force Lt. Colonel and instructor Glenn Carlson was president of the electronic warfare industry's Assocation of Old Crows in 2022. Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks AOC President Glenn Carlson: - Tell us about how the AOC started Tell us about your background, how you joined the Old Crows, and how you became its president What’s …
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Mike Read - What Does The ISS Have To Do With The Commercialization of Space? - CSP S05E03
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Mike Read is in the role of Manager, ISS Business and Economic Development Office at NASA Johnson Space Center. But what does the International Space Station have to do with the commercialization of space? Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks Mike: You have a non-engineering background yet are in the space field. Tell us about how this happene…
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Paul Rulkens - How Do We Lead And Manage Smart People? - Cold Star Project S04E11
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High performance culture expert Paul Rulkens returns to the Cold Star Project, and this time we're discussing how to manage smart people. In "brain" organizations, people have strong opinions and they're often right. So how do you lead these intelligent, educated and strong willed people to achieve great results? Cold Star Project host Jason Kaniga…
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Jonathan McDowell - Are We Building Enough Space Infrastructure Starting With JWST? - CSP S02E94
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Harvard-Smithsonian astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell is back on the Cold Star Project, and our topic is space infrastructure. From the Deep Space Network though JWST and Starlink, host Jason Kanigan and Dr. McDowell discuss what our experience so far has been and what our priorities in the field should be. Cold Star Tech founder Jason Kanigan asks …
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Becky Schultz - When Should We Be Thinking About SBIR/STTR Product Commercialization? - CSP S05E02
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CEO of Compass Technology Group LLC Becky Schultz joins host Jason Kanigan on the Cold Star Project, and our topic of discussion is commercialization of products developed through SBIR/STTR grant funding. Jason asks Becky: Tell us about your background and its relevance to SBIR/STTR awards What was your initial intention in getting grant money: to …
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David Carroll - How Does Product and Customer Development Work With Phase I and II SBIRs?
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CU Aerospace President David Carroll kicks off a new season of the Cold Star Project as we discuss the challenges of productizing a new space tech invention. After the struggle of winning an SBIR, then developing the technology, what are the hurdles to commercializing the result? Host Jason Kanigan asks Dr. Carroll: What problem were you aiming to …
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Chris Stott - Can We Really Have Data Storage On The Moon? - Cold Star Project S02E93
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Chris Stott has created several successful space businesses and organizations. Yet when he first told me about his stealth project a few months ago, I was more than a little skeptical. Could data storage on the Moon actually work? Now that Lonestar Lunar has come out of stealth mode, Chris can explain what the company is doing and why. Cold Star Pr…
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Marco Cross - Space From the Front Lines - Cold Star Project S02E92
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Marco Cross recently completed his Masters degree in space engineering at Brown University, and is now Engineering & Commercialization Advisor at Cold Star Technologies. His experience includes developing and commercalizing products, chief engineer on satellite design projects, and commercial space launch. Host Jason Kanigan and Marco Cross discuss…
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Nicholas Borroz - What Are The Common Business Challenges Of Space Companies - CSP S03E21
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Space industry analyst Nicholas Borroz moved from America to New Zealand to get a PhD in International Business, and ultimately start a space consultancy. But how did he break into the field, and what has he learned about the business of space--and the approach of most space sector companies to it? Space business owners, students and inventors seek…
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In this special episode Dr. Gordon Roesler, past DARPA Program Manager and president of Robots In Space, joins Cold Star Tech's Jason Kanigan to elaborate on his idea of a "Space Superhighway". We have logistics systems on Earth, and they provide teremendous economic value: how can we have a similar system in space? USEFUL LINKS: Dr. Roesler's arti…
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Arthur Alphin - Emotion vs Expertise, Precedent vs Fact: Could You Be Fooled? CSP S04E10
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We are simply not as "science-y" as we think we are. People presented to us as experts, precedent, and emotions non-factually impact our decisions--and can put the wrong people behind bars for a long time. Fashion of the moment, storytelling, and "they way we've always done things" can be enemies of improvement. Do you believe you're immune to such…
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Matthew Travis - Why Do We Need Environmentally Friendly Propulsion For Space Launch? - CSP S02E91
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Experienced space startup founder Matthew Travis returns to the Cold Star Project. What has his journey and pivot been like as he finds product-to-market fit in the space industry? What need is there for environmentally friendly propulsion for space launch and spacecraft? Host Jason Kanigan asks Matt: What indicators have you found that point to a …
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Chris Quilty - What Makes A Good Startup In The Space Industry? - Cold Star Project S03E20
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Space industry analyst Chris Quilty joins host Jason Kanigan on the Cold Star Project to discuss what makes a good startup in the field. As a 20+ year veteran of space and satellite analysis, Chris founded Quilty Analytics in 2016. Jason asks Chris: What was it that made you realize opening your own firm was a better idea after 20 years of working …
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Adam Anderson - Should I Be Looking To Fire Myself As A Space Or Defense Founder? - CSP S03E19
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Venture capitalist Adam Anderson got into the space industry by way of cybersecurity. He knows what it takes to start up successful businesses--and when to get out of your own way as the founder so the business can grow further. Host Jason Kanigan asks Adam: How did you get involved in space investing? What was your journey to get to now? What leve…
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John Bicknell -How Can We Think Differently About Space Domain Awareness?- Cold Star Project S02E90
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Are there new and unexpected ways to gather and interpret data in the space domain awareness field? More Cowbell Unlimited founder John Bicknell thinks so. Combining interests in operations research and national security, John looks to develop valuable predictive insights. Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks John Bicknell: what is your backgr…
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Nicolas Chaillan - What’s Happening With DevSecOps In The DoD? - Cold Star Project S04E09
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Nicolas Chaillan is the past Chief Software Officer for the US Space Force and Air Force. He lead a number of software initiatives in the US Department of Defense (DoD) and has demonstrated an impressive ability with project and change management. Host Jason Kanigan asks Nic: For those who haven’t heard of you yet, please give us the highlights of …
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Eric Felt - What Is The State of Space And US National Security With AFRL/NM? - CSP S02E89
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Director of the Air Force Research Lab/New Mexico's Space Vehicles Directorate Col. Eric Felt joins us for a discussion of US national security and the state of the space industrial base on this episode of the Cold Star Project. Host Jason Kanigan asks Col. Felt: In your talk earlier this year at the National Security State of the Space Industrial …
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Shelli Brunswick - How Does Advocacy And Mentorship Influence The Space Industry? - CSP S02E88
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The COO of Space Foundation, Shelli Brunswick, is our guest on this episode of the Cold Star Project. After a successful Air Force career Shelli has taken on many mentorship and influencer roles in the space industry. But how impactful are advocacy and mentorship roles in space? Host Jason Kanigan asks: Tell us about Space Foundation’s mission What…
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Eva Blaisdell "Lady Rocket" - How Does A Brand Personality Impact The Space Industry? - CSP S02E87
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As "Lady Rocket", Eva Blaisdell has developed a brand personality in the space industry. She brings relevancy to space for regular people through education and events. In this episode of the Cold Star Project, host Jason Kanigan asks Lady Rocket: How and why did you pick the “Lady Rocket” brand? How has this choice of branding affected your impact …
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Basuti Bolo - How Is The Space Industry Impacting Southern Africa? - Cold Star Project S02E86
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Basuti Bolo is a space educator in Botswana and Zimbabwe. In this episode of the Cold Star Project, host Jason Kanigan explores the state of the space industry in Southern Africa by asking Basuti: What was your experience growing up, and how did you get involved with STEM? What path did you take to enter your field? Botswana and Zimbabwe are landlo…
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Daniel Penaranda - What Is The ISU-FIT Commercial Space Program Like? - Cold Star Project S02E85
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Space business development and aeronautical engineering pro Daniel Penaranda is on the Cold Star Project to share his experience in International Space University - Florida Institute of Technology's (ISU-FIT) Commercial Space Program. This graduate level course prepares participants for the realities of creating commercial space businesses. Join us…
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Rick Ward - Has The Time Come For Edge Computing In Space? - CSP S02E84
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Rick Ward is the founder of OrbitsEdge, a space industry firm focused on edge computing. Has the time come for the adoption of edge computing in space? Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks Rick: Lay out the case for edge computing in the context of the space industry...We’re about to generate more data and put more strain on the Deep Space Net…
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Gordon Roesler - Why Do We Need Commercial Logistics Systems for Space? - Cold Star Project S02E83
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Robots In Space founder Dr. Gordon Roesler returns to the Cold Star Project following his appearance as a speaker at the State of the Space Industrial Base 2021 event. We're looking at the need for commercial logistics systems for space, and why the US needs to invest in these in a hurry. Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks Gordon Roesler: Le…
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How Can US Space and Defense Startups Team with Primes and Government using govmates? - CSP S03E18
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Space and defense startups frequently have a tough time "being heard" in the field. Not only that, but these small companies struggle with learning the byzantine paths to discovering and connecting with prime contractors and government organizations who could be looking for their technical help. Katie Bilek co-founded govmates in 2015 to smooth the…
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Peter Thorpe - How Does An Artist Endeavour To Inspire People To Embrace Space? - CSP S02E82
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Can an artist inspire people to embrace space? This is what illustrator Peter Thorpe has been doing since the mid-1980s. Peter has typically worked as a book cover illustrator, but he has also done logos, magazine covers and posters. With a 20-year span as the Space Frontier Foundation's Creative Director, Peter has had an impact on the space indus…
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Edmund Burke - What Does It Take To Get On The Test Launch Schedule At Vandenberg AFB? - CSP S02E81
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What does it take to get on the test launch schedule at Vandenberg Air Force Base? How do so many organizations unnecessarily delay their time because of unexpected but avoidable issues? Edmund Burke of Space Information Labs joins host Jason Kanigan on the Cold Star Project to explain range safety compliance - happenings, trends, success, and fail…
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David Walker - Will America Still Be A Superpower In 2040? - Cold Star Project S04E08
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Past Comptroller General of the United States, professor at the US Naval Academy, former Defense Business Board appointee, and author David Walker returns to the Cold Star Project--and this time we're addressing the question of whether the United States will still be a superpower by 2040. David has authored the book America In 2040: Still A Superpo…
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Narayan Prasad - How Did a Commercial Space Business Evolve With Satsearch? - CSP S03E17
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Dr. Narayan Prasad, COO of Satsearch, is my guest on this episode of the Cold Star Project. In an industry often frustrated by lack of funding, Narayan has helped guide Satsearch into becoming a truly commercial space business. But what differences are required, both in mindset and execution? Host Jason Kanigan asks Narayan: What led you to the fou…
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Phil Gerbyshak - What Do Sales, Process and Results Have to Do With Scaling Businesses? - CSP S02E80
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The CRO of Process and Results, Phil Gerbyshak, is on the Cold Star Project to share his experiences and views on what it takes to successfully grow a business. There's a lot more to it than engineering and sales! Host Jason Kanigan asks Phil about sales, process and leadership as follows: You’ve had opportunities to lead salespeople, such as coach…
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Douglas Loverro - Can We Solve Geopolitical Problems In Space? - Cold Star Project S02E79
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Past Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations at NASA and US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy Douglas Loverro is on the Cold Star Project. We're discussing geopolitics, national security, and the space industry. Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks Doug: Part of your messaging is to “advocate for greater …
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TS Kelso - What Are the Challenges of Satellite Tracking With TLEs - Cold Star Project S02E78
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Dr. TS Kelso is a principle scientist behind understanding and using TLE data for identifying, tracking and predicting the orbital paths of satellites. For decades he has promoted the development of programs with increasing ability to work with TLEs. Most recently he has led the creation of CelesTrak, a data visualization tool allowing anyone onlin…
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Andrew Aldrin - What Direction Does The Space Economy Need To Move In? - Cold Star Project S03E16
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Dr. Andrew Aldrin is back on the Cold Star Project and this time we're diving into the funding sources and direction for the space economy. What needs to happen and what should we be looking at? Does the Silicon Valley investment model fail in the space industry? Are there obvious next steps, or do we need to continue to guess what's on the horizon…
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Yan Song - How Can We Truly Transform Organizational Culture? - Cold Star Project S04E07
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Dr. Yan Song is back to complete our deep dive into operationalizing cultural development. This complex, systems thinking topic concludes with Yan's Step 4, transforming the culture. But how is this actually done? Cultural Development with Dr. Yan Song series playlist: https://coldstarproject.com/culturaldevelopment Slide stills: Competence slide: …
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