Kate Van Dam (@therealkmgvd) is the Head of Global Strategy & Growth at SkyFi (@SkyfiApp), a marketplace for geospatial data & analytics. 

In this episode, we discussed the importance of geospatial data, SkyFi’s ‘consumer-first’ strategy, the challenges in launching marketplace businesses, the inherent risks of new technology, how In-Q-Tel differs from other venture investors, and Kate’s proudest moments after 10 years of service as an attack helicopter pilot for the U.S. Marine Corps.