Grand Design, with Ian Cinnamon (Apex)
Fresh off of a $95M Series B funding round, this week we bring back Ian Cinnamon, CEO of Apex, on to the show. Ian, along with his co-founder Max Benassi,…
Podcasts
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.
Space Market Realities, with Pierre Lionnet (Eurospace)
There aren’t many dedicated space economists out there, but today we’re lucky enough to be joined by one. This week’s Pathfinder guest is Pierre Lionnet, Research and Managing Director at…
Agent to Investor, with Mike Palank (MaC Venture Capital)
It’s not every day you get to hear space industry perspectives from a former Hollywood talent agent turned investor. Today we’re joined by Mike Palank, General Partner at MaC Venture…
A View From Above, with Mason Angel (Industrious Ventures)
Ever wanted to hear the firsthand experience of a New Shepard astronaut? Well, today we’re joined by Mason Angel, General Partner at Industrious Ventures, who was on Blue Origin’s most…
The Blue Ghost, with Ray Allensworth (Firefly)
This week on Pathfinder, we’re joined by Ray Allensworth, Spacecraft Program Director at Firefly Aerospace. Ray, who has a previous background with major aerospace names like Raytheon and Northrop, helps…
Free-Flying Stations, with Jed McCaleb & Max Haot (Vast)
This week on Pathfinder, we’re joined by Jed McCaleb, Founder, and Max Haot, CEO, the leaders behind Vast, a company pioneering the development of commercial space stations. Jed, a seasoned…
The State and Future of EO, with Sid Dixit (Space Exec, Former Maxar)
This week on Pathfinder, we’re joined by Sid Dixit, former CTO of Maxar and a seasoned leader in the space industry. Sid’s career spans pivotal roles at Planet, Amazon, and…
A Critical Lens, with Sinead O’Sullivan (European Space Policy Institute)
This week on Pathfinder, we’re joined by Sinead O’Sullivan, an economist and board member of the European Space Policy Institute. Sinead has had a unique career, from her early days…
Global Connectivity, with Chris Taylor (Aalyria)
This week’s Pathfinder features Chris Taylor, CEO and founder of Aalyria, a Google spinout that specializes in advanced connectivity solutions. The company is developing what could be game changing free-space…
Single-Stage-to-Orbit, with Livingston Holder (Radian Aerospace)
The first single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) space plane? That’s exactly what we’re discussing on this week’s Pathfinder podcast. We interview Livingston Holder, cofounder and CTO of Radian Aerospace, which is developing a…
Drugs in Space, with Will Bruey & Delian Asparouhov (Varda Space)
Right on the heels of their $90M funding round, this week’s Pathfinder spotlights Varda and its cofounders, Will Bruey (CEO) and Delian Asparouhov (President). The LA-based startup harnesses microgravity for…
The New Edge, with Dan Wright (Armada)
Dan Wright is no typical founder. With a formidable background at software powerhouses like AppDynamics and DataRobot, Dan has shifted his focus towards bridging the technological gap in edge computing…
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