The CEO’s Journey of Creating Disruptive Technology [For Space]

“There is an infinite amount of stuff we don't know about space. There is an infinite amount of things we have not and never will actually explore.“

Eric Ingram is a trailblazing entrepreneur with extensive experience in the space industry. As the founder and CEO of Scout Space, a company focused on developing groundbreaking orbital products and services, he has become a notable figure in promoting space safety and transparency. Apart from his work with Scout, Eric is also a board member of the Space Frontier Foundation and an active ambassador for Astro Access, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering disability inclusion in space exploration. His journey as a CEO has been filled with invaluable lessons on pivoting and self-awareness, making him an inspiring guest for aspiring entrepreneurs. In this episode 👉Discover the intersection of entrepreneurship and space exploration and its impact on the future. 👉Learn why pivoting plays a crucial role in business success and longevity. 👉Uncover the importance of self-awareness in identifying and pursuing your true passions. 👉Explore various funding opportunities available for groundbreaking businesses. 👉Delve into the immense potential of the growing space industry for innovation and expansion.

 

Some key points

 

(03:04) - driving force for starting a business 

(06:07) - interest in space 

(09:18) - scout’s mission in space 

(14:07) - eric's background, 

(16:08) - Scout's early days 

(18:05) - market research

(22:19) - Scout's mission

(25:51) - the importance of diversity and inclusion

(28:25) - grants and government contracts 

(32:04) - success story: launching payloads into space

(36:09) - scout's dual use focus 

(37:06) - exciting things on the horizon for Scout 

(42:15) - importance of pivoting in business 

(42:46) - lack of awareness in the space industry 

(43:19) - be curious and learn (44:30) - final thoughts 🌎Reach out to Eric Ingram LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsingram Scout https://www.scout.space/aboutTwitter https://twitter.com/eric_ingram?lang=en

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