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

From Spaghetti to Growth

“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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