

#48 - Delian Asparouhov
5 snips Dec 12, 2023
Delian Asparouhov, co-founder and Chairman of Varda Space Industries, talks about microgravity manufacturing, space industrialization, and future business models in space. The podcast also covers the role of media in shaping public perception of technology and the qualities Delian looks for in founders. The chapter on building a company discusses the importance of culture and cementing its trajectory, while the 'obsession with speed' chapter reflects on impatience and desire for accomplishment.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Innovation, Hiring the Right People, and the Hollywood Model of Startups
02:09 • 16min
Exploring Viable Business Models in the Space Industry
18:17 • 18min
Incubation and Studio Models in Venture Firms
36:40 • 11min
The Role of Media in Shaping Public Perception of Technology
47:49 • 3min
Inspiration from Books and Media in the Space Industry
50:39 • 2min
Building a Company: Laying Cement
52:39 • 20min
The Speaker's Obsession with Speed
01:12:54 • 3min