A VC, a Headhunter, and a Trainer Walk into a Bar
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S1E42 The SpaceX IPO just broke the best retention tool in hard tech, so what happens now?
What happens to the top talent when companies like SpaceX go public?Do big windfalls make people retire, consult, or start the next hard tech startup?How do internal dynamics shift when early…
S1E41 How do you align capital, talent, and execution to build a space station fast? | Max Haot, CEO of Vast
What does it actually take to build a space company from scratch?Not in theory. Not in a pitch deck.But in reality… where timelines are long, capital is massive, and failure isn’t an option.In this…
S1E40 Are we repeating the Clean Tech 1.0 mistake?
Hardware cycles tend to look obvious in hindsight but are much harder to navigate in real time.In this episode of VHTB, we revisit CleanTech 1.0 and earlier infrastructure waves, where enthusiasm,…
S1E39 Why are investors suddenly obsessed with hardware?
Capital is moving out of software and back into physical systems. What actually changes when that happens?In this episode of VHTB, Justus Kilian, Brian Mejeur, and Matt Gjertsen look at the rise of…
S1E38 Q1 '26 Recap: NASA reset, SpaceX liquidity, and what comes next
What actually changes when leadership changes at NASA?You hear a lot about culture shifts, but what does that actually look like in practice?And how quickly does it show up in real decisions?In this…
S1E37 Where’s the line between pushing people and being an a*hole?
Where’s the line between pushing people to do their best work… and just being an asshole?It’s a question that comes up a lot in high-performance environments especially in hard tech, where the stakes…
S1E36 Does every founder need a Gwynne Shotwell?
Every Hard Tech Founder Needs a Gwynne ShotwellWe often focus on visionary founders, the big personalities pushing boundaries, taking risks, and shaping industries. But what about the people who…
S1E35 Are the best founders narcissists?
Are the best founders actually narcissists?It’s a question that comes up a lot when you look at the personalities behind some of the most iconic companies. The extreme self-belief. The charisma. The…
S1E34 When should founders pivot, and when should they push through?
When is it actually time to pivot?And when do you just need to keep grinding?This is one of those questions every founder runs into. You start with uninformed optimism. This is going to be great.…
S1E33 When should founders follow the market, and when should they lead it?
Simplicity is winning.But how do you know whether to build what customers are asking for… or build what they don’t even realize they need yet?In this episode of VHTV, Seyka Mejeur from AdAstra Talent…
S1E32 How do you build a culture where people actually surface problems?
Managing up is one of the most overlooked skills in hard tech.In this episode of VHTB, Justus Kilian from Space Capital is joined by Matt Gjertsen from Better Every Day Studios and Seyka Mejeur from…
S1E31 What is founder mode – and what happens when founders step into it?
What Happens When Founders Go Into “Founder Mode”?Founder mode, a concept popularized by Brian Chesky and Paul Graham, describes how founders can take a highly selective, hands-on approach to solving…
Why do startup employees leave vs. stay after big milestones?
What happens to space startup teams after big milestones?Big milestones in space startups, whether a Dragon 2 launch, a major funding round, or an IPO, often bring excitement, celebration, and…
What do abundant launches and big liquidity actually mean for founders in 2026?
What’s Really Driving the Space Industry Right Now?Q4 2025 wasn’t just another quarter; it may go down as one of the most pivotal in the modern space economy. Between Blue Origin’s New Glenn landing,…
How do startups weigh experience vs. hunger?
How Should Startups Balance Hunger, Energy, and Experience?The space startup ecosystem attracts brilliant, ambitious people fresh out of school, people who want to build fast, learn everything at…
Do You Really Understand the Equity You’re Being Offered?
How to Actually Understand Startup EquityEquity is one of the biggest reasons people join early-stage companies, and one of the least understood parts of any offer. In this episode, the VHTB team…
How do technical founders prove they can scale into executives?
How Technical Talent Grows Into LeadershipDeeply technical founders and engineers often struggle when their jobs shift from solving problems themselves to leading people who solve problems. In this…
How do startups defy the Valley of Death and ignite growth?
The Valley of Death, Part III: Breaking Through the Other SideIn this final part of our Valley of Death series, the VHTB team, Matt Gjertsen of Better Every Day Studios, Brian Mejeur of AdAstra…
How do leaders stay focused during the hardest phase of scaling?
The Valley of Death, Part II: Surviving the MiddleIn this episode of VHTB, hosts Brian Mejeur of AdAstra Talent Advisors, Matt Gjertsen of Better Every Day Studios, and Justus Kilian of Space Capital…
What is the Valley of Death, and how can startups bridge it?
The Toughest Phase in Building a Space StartupIn this episode of VHTB, hosts Justus Kilian of Space Capital, Matt Gjertsen of Better Every Day Studios, and Brian Mejeur of AdAstra Talent Advisors…
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