Awais Ahmed
Co-founder and CEO of Pixxel, a planetary intelligence company building and operating hyperspectral earth-observation satellites, focused on agriculture, mining, oil & gas, and environmental analytics.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 54min
#156 | Hyperspectral Earth Intelligence | Awais Ahmed, Pixxel
In this chat, Awais Ahmed, Co-founder and CEO of Pixxel, a pioneering planetary intelligence company, dives into the world of hyperspectral imaging. He discusses how this technology can revolutionize sectors like agriculture and mining by detecting soil nutrients and early disease signs. Awais contrasts hyperspectral with multispectral imaging and shares insights on Pixxel's innovative satellite designs. He also reflects on the ambitious growth of India’s private space sector. Plus, he reveals his favorite sci-fi books that inspire his journey!
Nov 6, 2023 • 52min
222: Building a Better Earth - With Satellites! | Awais Ahmed (Co-Founder & CEO, Pixxel Space) | The Startup Operator Podcast
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.
