The Hermeus Podcast

We call ourselves a "hard tech" company. Not only because we're so hardware focused but also because of the magnitude of the challenge we're facing in building hypersonic aircraft. In this episode we talk about what makes a company a hard tech company and why we're all drawn to jobs making hardware.  In this podcast:  Marty Berman: Director of Content & Marketing Skyler Shuford: Founder and COO Nandu Shah: VP of Information Glenn Case: Founder and CTO If you're at SXSW this year, see Skyler on stage for the Atoms vs Bits panel! He'll be chatting with Darby Dunn, Lauren Lyons, and Casey Handmer about all things "hard tech".  More information here: https://schedule.sxsw.com/2023/events/PP128759

If it isn't obvious how excited we are about additive manufacturing – just listen to 10 minutes of this episode. 3D printing allows us to iterate quickly, minimize waste, and have more control over our supply chain. In this episode we talk about all these things and speculate about the promising future of additive.    PODCAST GUESTS Glenn Case – Founder, CTO Sam Kelly – Additive Manufacturing Engineer Matt Karesh – Technical Business Development Manager, Velo3D Jordan Fisher – Senior Propulsion Engineer

This year at Hermeus is all about building Quarterhorse and getting to first flight! In this episode we chat about what it's going to take to build and test such a unique airplane.

Our first Live AMA brings founders Skyler, Mike, and Glenn together to answer burning questions from our online followers. Tune in to hear them reflect on the year, give a sneak peek on what's to come, and field questions from our Live YouTube audience.

This episode is for the builders. Those who manipulate metal, contort composites, and revel in riveting. Hear from the manufacturing team at Hermeus about how we get stuff built.

Venture-backed startups have never been more important to our national security. In this defense-focused episode we dive into what it’s like working with the Department of Defense (DoD) and how to accelerate public-private partnerships in such a complicated field.   PODCAST GUESTS  Dan Kliman – Director for National Security Strategy  Sarah Mineiro – Principal, The Potomac Advocates   AJ Piplica – Founder, CEO  Zach Shore – VP, Growth

In this episode we’re thrilled to host Ana Kraft, CEO of Xena Workwear! Ana joins three leaders at Hermeus to discuss career advice, role models, entrepreneurship, and navigating a career in a male-dominated field.

It takes a hunger and a framework for risk to bet big on the revolution of air travel. In this episode of The Hermeus Podcast, we talk with Hermeus investors about growth, strategy, and resilience in the world of venture capital.    PODCAST GUESTS   AJ Piplica – Founder, CEO   Sven Strohband – Managing Director, Khosla Ventures   Skyler Shuford - Founder, COO  Richard Boyle – General Partner, Canaan

The SR-71 “Blackbird” is a legendary aircraft. It remains the world’s fastest airplane – a title it has held since the 60s. In this special episode of The Hermeus Podcast we chat with two former pilots of the SR-71 and get into some rather thrilling stories. PODCAST GUESTS Skyler Shuford – Founder, COO Tom Veltri – Retired USAF Lt. Col. Robert Behler – Retired USAF Maj. Gen. Michelle Tyrlik – Sr. Flight Test Engineer

The Flight Sciences Team knows the aircraft inside and out. Aerodynamics, mass properties, performance, stability and control, loads – flight sciences analyzes it all and works with each team to make sure our aircraft performs.  PODCAST GUESTS Skyler Shuford – Founder, COO James Shields – Aerodynamics Engineer Tatum Hardy – Aerospace Engineer Wes Vinson – Head of Darkhorse Engineering