Krystle Caponio
Chief Business Officer at AstroForge and the episode's featured guest, providing commercial and operational perspective on asteroid mining and sustainable space business models.
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Jul 10, 2025 • 53min
Speculation Doesn't Ship
Krystle Caponio, Chief Business Officer at AstroForge, shares her insights on the current state of the space economy. She argues it's driven more by Earth-based demand than off-world speculation. The conversation highlights outdated incentive structures and the importance of adapting business strategies for long-term success. Krystle also discusses technical breakthroughs like electric propulsion, efficiencies in launch costs, and future asteroid mining missions, expected to begin by the late 2020s.
Apr 10, 2025 • 42min
A Lawyer Has Entered The Chat
Join Krystle Caponio, the new Chief Business Officer at AstroForge and seasoned aerospace executive, as she dives into her fascinating journey into asteroid mining. With over 15 years in the space industry, she shares how her experiences at SpaceX and other startups shaped her decision to join AstroForge. Discover what success looks like in asteroid mining, the misconceptions surrounding it, and how Krystle's multifaceted role will drive this audacious mission forward. She even prompts the hosts to uncover their motivations for this groundbreaking industry!
