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Inside The Hard Tech Startups Turning Sci-Fi Into Reality

Lightcone Podcast

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Evolution of Tech Startups into Commercial Ventures

The chapter examines how tech startups, such as one working on an electric jet engine, transitioned from project to company, focusing on the challenges of creating an efficient versatile engine. It highlights the vision and strategy of Astra Mechanica to revolutionize aviation by developing a single engine for various aircraft types. The conversation emphasizes the meticulous planning and execution required by hard tech founders to navigate risks and accelerate commercial viability.

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