The Startup Operator 222: Building a Better Earth - With Satellites! | Awais Ahmed (Co-Founder & CEO, Pixxel Space) | The Startup Operator Podcast
Nov 6, 2023
Awais Ahmed, Co-Founder & CEO of Pixxel Space, discusses building new markets, nuances of building for space, and why India should invest in space. They share insights on finding potential customers, building with customers, and future satellite launches. They also explore the importance of talking to customers for deep tech start-ups and building a satellite business. The speaker shares their perspective on space colonization, meeting Elon Musk, book recommendations, and interest in space exploration.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Early Days of the Space Tech Startup
04:51 • 17min
The Importance of Talking to Customers for Deep Tech Start-ups
22:16 • 2min
Building a Satellite Business
24:12 • 21min
Payment and Sales Cycles in the Satellite Business
45:32 • 2min
The Possibility of Space Colonization and the Need for Building Habitats in Space
47:45 • 2min
Meeting Elon Musk, Book Recommendations, and Interest in Space
49:31 • 3min