THE SPLINTER #9 — KATE VAN DAM (SkyFi)
May 14, 2024
Kate Van Dam, Head of Global Strategy at SkyFi and former U.S. Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot, discusses the importance of geospatial data, challenges in launching marketplace businesses, risks of new technology, and her proudest moments in the military. Topics include Earth observation data, consumer-first strategy, In-Q-Tel venture investors, and Ukraine's use of satellite imagery.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unlocking the Power of Geospatial Analytics with High-Resolution Imagery
02:28 • 7min
Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the Geospatial Analytics Industry
09:02 • 21min
Empowering Creativity and Security in Technology
29:53 • 2min
Ukraine's Use of Commercial Imagery in the Invasion
32:16 • 4min
From Marine Corps Pilot to Inqtel and Beyond
35:54 • 9min
Gratitude and Mentorship: A Tribute to Two Marines
45:16 • 4min