The OG Defense Check, with Ross Fubini (Managing Partner of XYZ VC)
On this week’s episode of Valley of Depth, we sit down with Ross Fubini, Managing Partner at XYZ Venture Capital, for a conversation about what it actually means to be…
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Pathfinder is Payload’s flagship podcast covering the booming business and pressing policy matters of space. We sit down weekly with the top shot-callers in space to keep you informed, entertained, and up-to date on the top news and trends beyond Earth. In this ~1 hour, talk show-style podcast, Pathfinder host Mo Islam interviews astronauts, administrators, founders, CEOs, military minds, policymakers, and more.
A Firefly Future, with Jason Kim (CEO of Firefly Aerospace)
On this week’s episode of Valley of Depth, our first recorded in person, we sit down with Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, in the company’s historic Blue Ghost mission…
Space & Defense Market Update – May 2026 (LIVE from NYSE)
This month, Mo and Jack host a live show on the future of Commercial LEO Destinations, featuring leaders building the next generation of space stations: Marshall Smith (Voyager Technologies /…
The Speed Advantage, with Zach Shore (CEO of Hermeus)
The United States hasn’t flown a Mach 3-plus reusable aircraft since the SR-71 was retired in 1990. Hermeus wants to change that and they want to do it faster, cheaper,…
The New Ground Truth, with Dan Smoot (CEO of Vantor)
Commercial geospatial intelligence has moved from nice-to-have imagery to core national security infrastructure. And Vantor is trying to reposition itself for that new era. On this week’s episode of Valley…
Space & Defense Market Update – April 2026 (LIVE from NYSE)
This month, Mo and Jack host a two-hour live show featuring six leaders from the space industry: Ian Cinnamon (Apex) 05:18 • Philip Johnston (Starcloud) 20:18 • Eric Romo (Impulse)…
The Flight Automation Era, with Mark Groden (CEO of Skyryse)
The U.S. military doesn’t have enough pilots—and automation may be the only way to scale airpower. At the same time, Skyryse is formally launching its new defense unit, bringing its…
ARKAEA x NYSE Space & Defense March Update
Yesterday we launched our first-ever live show from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) called “The Space & Defense Market Update.” We brought together investors and analysts operating at every…
Autonomy at the Edge, with Scott Sanders (CGO of Forterra)
Scott Sanders has seen the defense tech industry from just about every angle. As a Marine officer, he watched promising capability stall somewhere between a program office and the field.…
The Early Innings, with Mark Boggett (CEO of Seraphim)
In this episode of Valley of Depth, we sit down with Mark Boggett, CEO of Seraphim Space, to break down one of the biggest questions in the industry right now:…
Networks in Motion, with Brian Barritt (CTO of Aalyria)
In this episode of Valley of Depth, we dive into Aalyria’s newly announced $100 million raise at a $1.3 billion valuation with cofounder and CTO Brian Barritt and unpack why…
Thermal Breakthrough, with David Tearse (CEO of Karman Industries)
In this episode of Valley of Depth, we sit down with David Tearse, co-founder and CEO of Karman Industries, to explore a piece of the AI boom that rarely gets…
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